"downtown sarasota"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Marty Fugate |
March 22, 2023

Grace Howl: The accidental artist

A car crash forced Howl off the corporate treadmill into a dazzling world of abstract images

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin |
April 15, 2022

Sarasota staple Cafe Baci is closing its doors in May

The landscape of Sarasota has changed around the tenure of Cafe Baci, which opened its doors more than 30 years ago and will close for good in May.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
December 14, 2014

Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

Owners of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub aim to open this summer on Main Street.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
January 5, 2018

Gil Waters, Ringling Bridge advocate and community leader, dies at 90

A forceful advocate for progress in the public and private realm, Gil Waters shared his vision with Sarasota in a variety of capacities.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
November 17, 2021

State report, county commissioners lay out difficulties for Longboat's one-county idea

Shifting Longboat into one county has for years been talked about. Now a state report, and a pair of county commissioners, make clear the difficulties in doing so.

Longboat Key
News

By Nolan Peterson |
November 12, 2013

2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

Siesta Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
November 15, 2013

Fournier fires back at Grande

Sarasota City Attorney Bob Fournier has asked for a 'civil conversation' with downtown radio show host Phil Grande regarding city ordinances affecting vagrancy.

Sarasota
News

By Kevin McQuaid |
December 31, 2016

Top Story — October: Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 9, 2022

Sarasota school district reminds parents of COVID-19 protocols, resources

With classes resuming Tuesday, testing available for symptomatic staff, students.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
May 29, 2014

Merchants want action on vagrants

Fed up with issues from the homeless downtown, merchants push the city to more aggressively find solutions for vagrancy problems.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 1, 2022

Mayor says proposed city budget has opportunities for savings

With the maximum millage rate set, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo suggests prioritizing cuts over drawing down reserves to balance the fiscal year 2023 budget .

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
February 23, 2017

Is it too late for Sarasota to stay small?

Residents worried about growth want the city to focus on maintaining the small-town character of Sarasota. Even if they get their way, have we crossed the point of no return?

Sarasota
News

By Guest Author |
August 18, 2022

Add some flair to your footwear with these fabulous styles

Upgrade your kicks with these fashionable shoe options for men and women from Lakewood Ranch businesses.

East County
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
February 15, 2023

Longboat seeks solutions to Town Center parking problems

Commissioners discussed the need for more parking to accommodate events for the development.

Longboat Key
News

By Harriet Sokmensuer |
June 27, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Fourth Friday Art Walk

Guests can watch painting demonstrations, have intuitive readings and meet authors at this monthly event the Historic Downtown Village merchants hosts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
January 17, 2011

Downtown circus stunt ready for lift-off

Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. will perform a never-before-seen stunt tomorrow morning in downtown Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Harry Sayer |
May 1, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre enters Sherwood Forest at gala

The Robin Hood-themed gala was held April 30.

Black Tie

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 30, 2011

TOP STORY, SEPT.: Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
June 13, 2014

FDOT to update City Commission on roundabouts

The Florida Department of Transportation will discuss progress on U.S. 41 roundabouts, and commissioners will discuss county plans to move a downtown bus station.

Siesta Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
April 28, 2022

Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High's Clyde Metcalf still has fun on the diamond

The high school baseball legend remains a source of unmatched insight — and unmatched ebullience.

Sarasota
Sports

« 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 »

Results for:

Sign Up for Daily Headlines

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It