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By Andrew Warfield |
September 25, 2025

New Sarasota Public Works director is the 'right person at the right time'

Former City Engineer Nikesh Patel succeeded long-time department head Doug Jeffcoat, who retired after 30 years with the city.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
September 25, 2025

Local football has won — a lot. It's time to take notice.

The Riverview, Booker, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota high school football teams are off to commanding starts.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
September 25, 2025

Film based on model’s breast cancer journey to screen in Sarasota

The film "Hello Beautiful" is based on the book "Walk Beside Me" by Christine Handy, a former Victoria's Secret model and breast cancer survivor.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
September 15, 2025

New Mote SEA facility will open in early October

Members get first views on Oct. 6-7 and public on Oct. 8 at its aquarium located near University and I-75 in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
September 5, 2025

Sarasota Sheriff: 2 charged, 117 slot machines seized in gambling bust

An investigation at Magic Arcade netted two arrests and prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 1, 2025

Sarasota Players brings back the Big '80s with 'The Wedding Singer'

High hair, heavy metal and shoulder pads hit the dance floor in a raucous celebration of love.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
September 25, 2025

The Bay Sarasota group starts new run and walk club

The Bay's new club offers both run and walk routes, attempting to appeal to all ages and abilities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 16, 2025

Scout troops learn automotive skills with Suncoast Technical College

Local Scouting America groups are in a partnership with the Sarasota college to teach the youth skills in technical trades.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
September 12, 2025

Sarasota County budget first vote approval falls short of unanimous

Sarasota County Commissioner Tom Knight voted against approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget over capital spending objections.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 31, 2025

SPD investigating a Sunday morning shooting

The arrested suspect is facing charges of homicide and aggravated battery and left one woman dead and injured a man.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 23, 2025

Condo owners on Longboat gather to navigate regulation changes

When Miami's Surfside condominium tower collapsed in 2021, the ripple effects extended across the whole state.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 4, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for August 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Graham's Point on Casey Key Road tops the week's sales at $5.6 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Marty Fugate |
October 8, 2025

Ringling College invites community to take an art walk

The Sarasota college makes it easy for visitors to tour seven art galleries with the free event.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
July 23, 2025

Changes coming to Sarasota's vacation rental ordinance

City commissioners learn citywide ordinance isn't really citywide as they approve staff recommended updates to law that regulates short-term rentals.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 24, 2025

Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
September 22, 2025

Man dies after he's pulled from Gulf on Siesta Key

The incident is the second in about 10 days at the beach.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2025

Sarasota suspect arrested in 2006 child-sex case

A man was arrested Thursday in Tennessee on capital charges.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 3, 2025

Sarasota completes removal of sidewalk and crosswalk art

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told the Sarasota City Commission non-compliance with a state order to remove all right of way art would risk $67 million in state funding.