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By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2025

Car window smashed over a $30 dispute

A man tells police his car's rear window was shattered by his girlfriend because he wouldn't give her $30. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
October 29, 2025

Il faut cultiver notre jardin

Delving into a pile of history books during a sabbatical revealed a depressing truth: Nothing has changed. To improve society, we must tend our own garden.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
October 15, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connail Jackson

The junior running back had four touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards in Cardinal Mooney's Week 8 victory over Lakewood

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 22, 2025

Longboat businesses optimistic for better season from visitors

The snowbirds are returning, and their dollars extend a lifeline for businesses that rely on the season to make up for a summer lull.

Longboat Key
Business

By Ian Swaby |
October 9, 2025

Local octogenarian prepares for Athens marathon

Sue McGregor has been running for about 30 years and has competed in races around the globe. Now she sets her sights on Greece.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 2, 2025

Backfield beasts: Riverview's running backs guide undefeated start

Toryeon James and Isaiah Belt of Riverview football combined for seven touchdowns in their latest showing against Sarasota.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
September 30, 2025

Habitat for Humanity will build 17-unit townhomes in Park East

Habitat for Humanity received Sarasota City Commission approval to build 17 townhomes across two buildings in a neighborhood surrounded by detached Habitat housing.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 7, 2025

The Bay nears a million visits on its third anniversary

Sarasota celebrants practiced their salsa moves and raised their glasses to mark three years of community activities at the park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 3, 2025

Music director's exit ushers in period of change at the Sarasota Music Festival

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks and curated by faculty members.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
September 24, 2025

Man arrested for indecent exposure at Lido Beach Pavilion

After exposing himself to a family at Lido Beach Pavilion, a man returns to the scene of the crime the next day and is arrested. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
October 13, 2025

Attendees get into Oktoberfest spirit during Park-toberfest

The event at The Bay in Sarasota featured live music, German food and beers, and a stein holding contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
September 20, 2025

Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
September 17, 2025

911 callers in Sarasota will soon receive surveys

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office rolls out new feedback tool that will reconnect with callers to both emergency and non-emergency lines.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 17, 2025

Sarasota approves budget for fiscal year 2026 with millage increase

The Sarasota City Commission has given final approval of the $303 million fiscal year 2026 spending plan that includes money earmarked to rebuild fund balance.