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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.

Sarasota
News

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.

Sarasota
News

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.

Sarasota
News

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.

Sarasota
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.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 24, 2025

Breeze to take over Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service

The county's transit system will now operate the popular city-to-beach connection.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
December 11, 2025

The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law

Rebecca Louise Law: Survival now extended through January 11! Located inside the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Sarasota annual tree lighting takes place at Selby Five Points

Turnout was high for the event, which combined the Fresh Fridays block party with the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
December 18, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cocoanut Bayou home on Cedar Park Circle tops the week’s sales at $7.2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
December 18, 2025

In new year, Sarasota parents may have 3 days to excuse absence

The Sarasota County Schools Board will gather public comment Jan. 20 on a new policy that will make the window to excuse an absence consistent across schools.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
December 18, 2025

Ospreys get a home renovation

The city of Sarasota recently straightened out an osprey perch on City Island that was damaged by Hurricane Milton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 16, 2025

Sarasota Ballet taps a Balanchine disciple to stage his final major work

Maria Calegari is staging "Mozartiana," which she danced when she was a principal at New York City Ballet.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
November 24, 2025

New hotel planned for SRQ airport property

The city of Sarasota's Development Review Committee has received an application for a new Kompose Hotel just off Airport Circle.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 18, 2025

Police foil developing bank scam as it unfolds

The Sarasota Police Department's Real-Time Operations Center quickly solves a scam involving a bank, credit card and ride share driver.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
December 11, 2025

Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

Join us in Sarasota on January 3rd-4th, 2026 for the Annual Sarasota Fine Art Festival.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 18-24

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2025

SPD set to grow its city camera system

The Sarasota Police Department seeks to expand its network of cameras into businesses and outside of homes with its SRQ City View initiative.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 12, 2025

Sarasota High science leader named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Andy Harshman works with advanced math and science research students.

Sarasota
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 2, 2025

Sarasota Opera artistic director will step down after 44 years

General Director Richard Russell will add artistic director to his role after Victor DeRenzi's departure in May.

Arts + Culture

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