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By Andrew Warfield |
December 10, 2025

Short rides pitched to solve downtown Sarasota's parking woes

A condo group representative advocates for point-to-point transit options to make it easy for nearby residents to frequent businesses downtown.

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By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2025

Are complaints worth additional vacation rental oversight?

The city of Sarasota investigates the costs of expanding its short-term rental rules to areas encompassing 82 known vacation rental units.

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By S.T. Cardinal |
December 19, 2025

Sarasota County commissioners pick chair, vice chair

Ron Cutsinger will serve as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2026 and Mark Smith will serve as vice chair.

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By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2025

Thousands of new residences are planned now and soon in downtown

Cranes dot Sarasota's skyline as multifamily construction continues infill redevelopment with a growing trend toward rental units.

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By Ian Swaby |
November 23, 2025

Perfect weather yields steady turnout for Sarasota Farmers Market

Vendors said that mild weather drew a steady turnout during this week's downtown farmer's market.

Sarasota
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By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2025

Shop with a Cop event returns Saturday

The annual Shop with a Cop will pair 125 underprivileged kids with Sarasota Police Department officers for an early morning shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 13.

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Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 4, 2025

Holiday display at Selby Gardens boasts over 2 million lights

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' "Lights in Bloom" illuminated extravaganza features a tree covered in dragonflies, train decorations and more to explore.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2025

Tourism outlook expects visitors leveling off in 2026

Visit Sarasota County predicts a "flat" 2026 after years of declines from the COVID highs with spending still outpacing pre-pandemic levels.

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By Andrew Warfield |
November 25, 2025

Zenith building redevelopment will carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences is named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.

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By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2025

City asks: How much noise is too much?

In a long-awaited new ordinance, the Sarasota City Commission says if you can hear it from 100 feet away, it's too loud.

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By Ian Swaby |
November 4, 2025

Market brings local businesses to downtown Sarasota

Eat, Drink, & Shop by the Bay brought local vendors to the street beside J.D. Hamel Park.

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Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 30, 2025

New county court records storage facility is on the way

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

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By Observer Staff |
December 18, 2025

New north Sarasota park draws major collegiate softball tournament

Six Division 1 softball programs will participate in the inaugural Sarasota College Softball Classic in early 2027.

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By Observer Staff |
December 19, 2025

Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota and Longboat Key both experienced traffic tie-ups during the lunch hour.

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By Observer Staff |
December 20, 2025

Repeat felon faces charges in Sarasota drug bust

Demond L. Smith, 33, is charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor, including trafficking in cocaine.

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By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2025

Parking fees coming to new day dock slips at The Bay park

The Sarasota City Commission approves fees of $2 per hour and a five-hour maximum to tie off at the new floating day dock in The Bay park.

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By Observer Staff |
November 10, 2025

Main street to close on Tuesday for Veterans Day parade

Closures begin at 3 a.m. Tuesday in downtown Sarasota from Links Avenue to Bayfront Drive.

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By Andrew Warfield |
November 27, 2025

Requests to fund and dredge bayous approved by Sarasota County

Sarasota County approves nearly $24 million in Resilient SRQ funds for Whitaker Bayou and Hudson Bayou, which will improve stormwater drainage.

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News

By Ian Swaby |
December 18, 2025

Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

Some of the highlights in Sarasota include the homes at 2834 Browning St. and 3059 Jamaica St.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 27, 2025

Historic preservation group identifies six structures to save for 2025

Five of the six properties on the the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation's Six to Save 2025 list are in or near downtown Sarasota.

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