Sarasota

Michael Harris
January 31, 2025

Gamma Xi Fraternity helps underserved students reach their goals

The local group's foundation has awarded scholarships and works with programs to provide internships to teens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 31, 2025

Sarasota County issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive

Rabies was found in a raccoon in the Bee Ridge area just outside the Sarasota city limit. The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County is monitoring.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
January 30, 2025

Staff carry on tribute concerts amid Sarasota Classic Car Museum closure

A series of tribute concerts is now being held at Columbus Banquet Hall on Fruitville Road.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dylan Campbell
January 30, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: J.P. Lattimore

The junior forward is leading Booker High in scoring this season.

Sarasota
Sports

Andrew Warfield
January 30, 2025

Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

Sarasota
News

Adam Hughes
January 30, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Higel Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Mark Gordon
January 30, 2025

Friends and co-workers of Rod Hershberger shed light on his wisdom

When Rod Hershberger, founder and former CEO of PGT Innovations, speaks, people listen. With a genuine pay-it-forward philosophy, his north star is helping others — a testament to his reputation as a truly nice guy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Marty Fugate, Su Byron
January 30, 2025

Local restaurants dish up an assortment of international cuisine

Skip the hassle of airports and long flights. A culinary odyssey awaits in our area’s islands in the sun.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Ian Swaby
January 29, 2025

Holiday House holds shoe drive at Alta Vista Elementary School

The nonprofit's shoe drive supplied every student in the school with a new pair of shoes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
January 29, 2025

Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

A staple for visitors and locals alike, the Columbia Restaurant shares the legacy behind its tasty traditions.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Andrew Warfield
January 29, 2025

Breach may be main culprit of Hurricane Debby flooding in Sarasota

A breach discovered east of Interstate 75 combined with more than a foot of rain to brought catastrophic flooding to miles along Phillippi Creek during Debby.

Sarasota
News

Matt Walsh
January 29, 2025

The 50-year decision

The Karins report on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall brings to the fore many dilemmas. The Van Wezel needs $17 million to keep going . It’s worth $80 million. Should the city be in the theater business?

Sarasota
Opinion

Jim DeLa
January 28, 2025

Sarasota County approves plan for major Lakewood Ranch expansion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to develop 5,000 homes on 4,100 acres near Old Miakka as Lakewood Ranch Southeast.

East County
News

Dylan Campbell
January 28, 2025

Sarasota teams get ready to tip-off in district tournaments

How will Sarasota's teams fare in the boys and girls district tournaments next week?

Sarasota
Sports

Andrew Warfield
January 28, 2025

Sarasota county jail expansion could cost upward of $700 million

Already well in excess of operational capacity, county commissioners learn an expansion of the county jail will likely cost a least a half billion dollars.

Sarasota
News

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