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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
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By Observer Staff |
December 16, 2025

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

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2025

Airport's growth in 2025 sets the stage for 2026 planning

After spending some $200 million on expansion, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport sets its sights on more improvements, including a parking deck and new baggage claim system.

Sarasota
News

By The Sarasota Ballet |
December 11, 2025

Monday’s Child is Fair of Face

The Sarasota Ballet performs Jazz Calendar, Divertimento No. 15, and Mozartiana - December 19 & 20 at the Sarasota Opera House.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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By Ian Swaby |
October 26, 2025

Dogs and humans get into costume at Dog-A-Ween

Costumers went all-out for the contest, held at the Sarasota Farmer's Market by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 15, 2025

Stormwater, budget and spiffing up Siesta Key named county priorities

Sarasota County commissioners worked on their to-do list for the coming calendar year at their annual retreat.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 17, 2025

Rejections sent to Manatee, Sarasota Schools of Hope requesters

Manatee and Sarasota counties say no to a pair of companies seeking campus space. But that might not be the end of it.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
December 17, 2025

St. Armands receives $13.5 million to address flooding concerns

The Sarasota County Commission allocates just more than half of the $24.5 million the city requested for storm mitigation projects on St. Armands Key.