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Steven High is retiring as executive director of The Ringling, a position he has held since 2011.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 5, 2026
Steven High to retire as executive director of The Ringling

High has led the museum founded by circus magnate John Ringling and now administered by Florida State University since 2011.

  • Arts + Culture
A giant American flag has flown above Sarasota Ford since the 1970s.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2026
American flag will fly high again over Sarasota Ford

Sarasota Ford has won approval from the city's Board of Adjustment that will permit it to relocate its iconic 150-foot flagpole.

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Dangers to children lurk within smartphones and other electronic devices.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2026
Sexual abuse case with a minor offers a lesson in prevention

A Sarasota police detective who specializes in online abuse advises parents to monitor their children's online activities to prevent sexual assault and trafficking.

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University Town Center is poised to welcome more than a dozen new tenants, Ikea this summer to Dick's House of Sport in 2027.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2026
13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Restaurants and retailers are among the new businesses coming to the UTC area.

  • East County
  • Business
Natalie Gutwein is among those leading the charge to create the Siesta Key Beautification Task Force.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 2, 2026
Siesta Key advisory task force will include seven members

The Sarasota County Commission will select seven members to serve on the newly created Siesta Key Beautification Task Force.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office mobile crime units set up shop on Leonard Reid Avenue following the discovery of partial human skeletal remains on Friday, May 29.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2026
Skeletal remains discovered in north Sarasota

Multiple agencies responded to the discovery partial skeletal remains discovered along Leonard Reid Avenue on May 29.

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Cyclist killed on Sarasota causeway
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2026
Cyclist killed on Sarasota causeway

Police are investigating the Saturday night incident on the Ringling Causeway.

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Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota has served as the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles since 2010.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 29, 2026
Sarasota spring training stadium to get HVAC overhaul

The $6.57 million replacement of the HVAC system at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium will be completed by the Baltimore Orioles 2027 spring training season.

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Benderson Development is wrapping up its latest phase of construction at the business and industrial park off Toledo Blade Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 28, 2026
County economic development agency contract approved for 2027

With none of the political drama of the past, the Sarasota County Commission approves the Economic Development Corpo. contract for fiscal year 2027.

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A Kobi Karp Architecture rendering of the 18-story Adagio luxury condo tower as viewed at the northwest corner of South Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 28, 2026
Adagio receives partial staff sign-off; adjustments still required

The dual-tower Florida Live Local Act condo development would bring 193 residences to the former U.S. Garage site.

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Sarasota Chief Transportation Planner Corinne Arriaga makes opening remarks at the May 21 Main Street complete street public meeting.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 27, 2026
Main Street design meeting gets off to a rough start

A meeting to introduce design concepts begins with a shouting match before order is restored and residents view visions of a complete street makeover.

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New College was founded in 1960.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 27, 2026
Finalized deal shifts USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College

Vote to send the state's budget to governor is expected on Friday.

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  • Schools
Sarasota man charged with sexual battery of a minor
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2026
Sarasota man charged with sexual battery of a minor

Carson Smith, 23, was arrested last week.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County man charged in deaths of girlfriend, son
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 26, 2026
Sarasota County man charged in deaths of girlfriend, son

34-year-old was ordered held without bond on a pair of second-degree murder charges.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Mayor Debbie Trice and Congressman Greg Steube are front and center for the ribbon cutting to mark the completion of Lido Beach renourishment.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 26, 2026
Lido Beach renourishment project officially complete

City, county and federal officials turned out to celebrate completion of the widening of Lido Beach.

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