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By Dariela Delgado |
January 16, 2023

Sarasota police, youth organizations say Y.E.S. to teaming up on empowerment

The police chief says that the organization aims to provide mentorship and services to at-risk kids in the city.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 27, 2023

'Crazy for You' director Denis Jones uses history to create fantasy

Chorus girls meet cowboys as Jones brings 1930s Broadway and the Wild West to the Asolo Rep stage.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
March 7, 2023

NTSB investigates near-collision at SRQ

Air Canada and America Airlines aircraft came within 3,100 feet of each other in a near-runway incident on Feb. 16.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 4, 2023

Bouncer bounces man with a service dog

A man with a service dog was denied entry into a bar and was shoved by a bouncer because he blocked the doorway. This and other tales from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Mark Gordon |
June 18, 2022

Longtime Sarasota furniture store owner, philanthropist Ed Kalin dies at 101

"It doesn't cost anything to be nice, and it pays dividends" was one of Ed Kalin’s favorite sayings.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 11, 2023

City to hold workshop on updated design criteria manual

Citizen input on the final draft is open through July 28.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 4, 2023

Documentaries steal the show at 25th Sarasota Film Festival

"Invisible Beauty," about Bethann Hardison's fight to change the face of fashion, won two documentary prizes.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 10, 2023

Longboat Key Club takes another swing at Go for the Cure

The women's golf leagues joined forces on March 7 to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota Inc.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 25, 2023

St. Armands business district asks city for streetscape improvements

St. Armands Business Improvement District board chair Tom Leonard asked the Sarasota City Commission to consider a streetscape improvements option in the business district.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
November 23, 2023

Playoff football tests ahead for Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker

A breakdown of all three programs' matchups and what each must to do advance to the state semifinals.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 3, 2023

SPD welcomes class of 10 new patrol officers

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche swears in largest class of new recruits in recent memory.

Sarasota
News

By James Peter |
July 12, 2023

Temple Emanu-El receives $3.2M donation from anonymous donor

The synagogue member’s gift will be used to lower dues for members with school-age children and grow the congregation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
September 2, 2022

Duval's delivers rich tastes and textures with po'boy sandwich

It might not be a Cajun restaurant, but Duval's in downtown Sarasota has made the po'boy its signature sandwich.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
May 10, 2023

Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge

A man broke off a no fishing sign and tossed it into Sarasota Bay while yelling at passing cars. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
June 28, 2023

With no buzzards around, no body is found

Police searched a vacant property for a reported body with no results and no scavengers in sight. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.