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By Eric Garwood |
November 13, 2022

Missing woman returns home safely, police say

The 45-year-old woman was last seen on 10th Street nearly a week ago.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 29, 2022

City, police union each ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the Sarasota Police Department. The salary scale, though, will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 8, 2022

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 21-25 for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A two-property Siesta Key sale on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's transactions at $5.25 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
February 8, 2023

A Sarasota-area spring high school sports preview

As spring contests begin next week, a look at the teams and players to watch in each sport.

Sarasota
Sports

By David Conway |
June 15, 2017

United We Stand: Downtown groups discuss joint marketing campaign

Historically, it's been hard to get downtown groups to work together — but now, they’re trying to establish a clearer identity for the area.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 7, 2023

Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key

Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By David Conway |
September 12, 2019

Commercial districts plot real estate strategy

St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota leaders want to fill vacancies and attract desirable tenants.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
December 6, 2022

The best things to do in Sarasota for Dec. 8-14

Ballet and holiday classics dot the landscape as Sarasota's arts community welcomes the Christmas season.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
April 12, 2023

City extends Sarasota Performing Arts Center pact deadline

The SPAC Foundation gets another 18 months to develop an implementation agreement with the city.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
April 6, 2017

Downtown leaders begin branding effort

Members of the Downtown Improvement District hope to collaborate with other downtown groups to establish a stronger identity for the heart of the city.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
November 3, 2021

Free trolley aims to attract downtown, island riders

Although some commissioners were concerned about the price, the city is investing millions into a three-year transportation service.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
December 14, 2022

Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion

Two Bern Creek residents have filed the challenge over the planned Lakewood Ranch Southeast development, citing its impact on wildlife and traffic.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 26, 2022

Sarasota County orders evacuation of most-vulnerable zone

County and city leaders have declared a local state of emergency.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 15, 2022

New 100-bed hospital in North Port to relieve pressure at SMH-Sarasota

Sarasota Memorial Health Care is planning a new hospital in south county. Paired with SMH-Venice, they will serve the fast-growing communities and relieve pressure on SMH-Sarasota.