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By Andrew Warfield |
April 17, 2024

$2.6M of funding for The Bay nets City Commission approval

The city of Sarasota's half of more than $5.2 million from tax increment financing revenue will be deposited into The Bay Park Trust Fund. The county is expected to approve its share next.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 14, 2023

What makes a bar a nightclub? The City Commission seeks answers.

Restaurant and bar zoning changes need more digestion, Sarasota city commissioners tell staff.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 12, 2024

Lakewood Ranch High football wants to see growth in 2024

Head Coach Scott Paravicini said the Mustangs can succeed despite their inexperience.

East County
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
July 23, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for July 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
March 5, 2024

Glasser/Schoenbaum honors three emerging leaders at annual celebration

The Feb. 29 event celebrated individuals to watch in Sarasota's human services community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
June 3, 2024

Visitors enjoy locally made items and the outdoors at farmers market

The market offered a wide range of items, including jewelry, crafts and foods.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 3, 2024

FST's new theater, affordable housing on track for December groundbreaking

The $57 million Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will include new theater space, a parking garage and housing for downtown arts workers.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 4, 2024

Rain can't dampen the fun at Fireworks on the Lake

The pre-July 4 celebration at Nathan Benderson Park drew thousands of spectators.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
July 17, 2024

'College Football 25' brings back memories, creates new ones

After an 11-year hiatus, the video game franchise is back — and with local athletes involved.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
May 29, 2024

Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder to slow down, names next CEO

Restaurateur John Horne found a succession plan in the office next door to his, with up-and-coming executive Eleni Sokos.

Sarasota
Business

By Ryan Kohn |
June 20, 2024

The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 Sarasota high school sports year

Six teams or individuals won state titles this school year, and plenty more came close.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 1, 2024

Junior League of Sarasota welcomes Elizabeth Smart to Legacy Luncheon

The abduction survivor's message of hope and overcoming obstacles inspired the nearly 400 guests in attendance.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
January 19, 2024

Erik Arroyo files for reelection for Sarasota City Commission

The former mayor was first elected as a commissioner in 2020.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 3, 2024

Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap

Dining al fresco on Main Street, a victim reported a racial slur followed by an assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.