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By Ryan Butler |
August 21, 2017

Eclipse draws workers outside in downtown Sarasota

Crowds lined Main Street to witness the eclipse.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 9, 2023

City considers a new approach to workforce housing

Commissioner Erik Arroyo suggests the city build and hold its own workforce housing developments. Staff is now working on a plan to partner with firms to build and operate apartment complexes to bring greater numbers of attainable units online.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 26, 2022

Why Sarasota development plans come with staff approval

Nearly all development plans that come before the Sarasota Planning Board have recommendation of approval by staff. Board members asked them why.

Sarasota
News

By Roger Drouin |
March 21, 2013

New economic steward evaluates downtown strengths

In an interview with the Sarasota Observer, Norman Gollub takes in the sights and offers his perspective on downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 28, 2011

DSA wants to attract more people downtown

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance has revamped its website and is launching an aggressive marketing campaign. to attract more people downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
November 18, 2022

Riverview football beats Sarasota to advance to regional finals

The Rams' win streak over the Sailors now stands at 12 games after the 28-7 victory.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
June 19, 2023

Quay project changes satisfy Planning Board concerns

The Ritz-Carlton II developer has offered modifications to lessen the impact on the historic Belle Haven building on the bayfront.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
November 19, 2020

Downtown group launches storefront grant program

The Downtown Improvement District hopes partnering with merchants on improvement projects will help draw customers during a challenging time.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
December 3, 2021

Developer advances plans for Lido Key hotel site

The city is holding a public hearing Monday to consider finalizing a land use change associated with the 10-story project.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
March 13, 2023

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

East County
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
March 26, 2015

Sarasota Herald-Tribune building hits the market

Tampa-based agents with JLL have listed the prominent downtown property for $18.1 million.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
April 8, 2021

City seeks partner for bike, scooter service

The city hopes to capitalize on the extension of the Legacy Trail as it works to expand its transportation offerings.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 1, 2022

No butts about it: local governments set to take up beach smoking ban

With enabling legislation going into effect last week, city and county governments are poised to implement smoking bans on public beaches

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
April 8, 2019

Chalk festival takes over downtown Sarasota

Fifty artists came from all over the world to create their masterpieces in Burns Square.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
May 8, 2023

Lakewood Ranch fashion show to support teens aging out of foster care

Funds raised at the fashion show, which will feature clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, will go toward Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.