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Siesta Key

The property at 1690 Arlington St. was built in 2004 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,340 square feet of living area. The property at 1688 Arlington St. was built in 2004 and has one bedroom, one bath and 625 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 19, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for March 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Bay Island property on Norsota Way tops the week’s sales at $2.95 million.

  • Sarasota
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On Feb. 20, 2026, Florida Power & Light Company(FPL)volunteers beautify and conduct maintenance at The Ranch of Easterseals Southwest Florida. Volunteers removed posts, helped with landscaping and maintenance efforts–supporting the organization’s mission to help people with disabilities discover new strength, improve balance and unlock potential through therapy, learning and recreation on horseback. Now in its 18th year, FPL’s Power to Care program reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to powering strong communities making Florida an even better place to live, work and raise a family. This year, FPL’s Power to Care week consists of more than 30projects led by hundreds of employees in over 10 counties across Florida.
  • By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for West-Central Florida, Florida Power & Light Company
  • March 19, 2026
Why year-round volunteer support matters for southwest Florida’s nonprofits

According to the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, about 40% of nonprofit organizations say they need more volunteers to meet current demand.

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Sponsored Content
Condos and single-family homes for sale dot the map of downtown Sarasota and its adjacent neighborhoods.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 18, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee real estate market a mixed bag

Prices are up but not everywhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1356 Harbor Drive was built in 2017 and has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,752 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 23-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harbor Acres home on Harbor Drive tops the week's sales at $14.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 4833 Featherbed Lane was built in 1956 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,978 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harmony home on Featherbed Lane tops the week’s sales at $3.33 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2026-27
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2026
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2026-27

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2026-27 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
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Karl Bryan Helbig and Marlohe Helbig
    A time to celebrate |
  • March 3, 2026
Karl Bryan Helbig and Marlohe Helbig

Karl Bryan Helbig and Marlohe Muse were married in Palm Beach, followed by an intimate celebration at The Breakers Palm Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The home at 5058 Windward Ave. was built in 2020 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,529 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 26, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sara Sands home on Windward Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 216 Tenacity Lane was built in 1980 and has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,570 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 19, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota Beach home on Tenacity Lane tops the week's sales at $5.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Don and Tammie Gursky prepare to renew their vows.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 14, 2026
Couples renew vows on Siesta Beach on Valentine's Day

The Say "I Do" Again vow renewal ceremony was hosted on Siesta Beach each year by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and officiated by Judge Stephen Walker.

  • Siesta Key
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The home at 3638 San Remo Terrace to Myron Robbins, trustee, of Buffalo, New York, for $7.5 million. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,559 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 12, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A San Remo Estates home on San Remo Terrace tops the week's sales at $7.5 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cyclist killed on Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2026
Cyclist killed on Siesta Key

The incident with a vehicle took place near Beach Access 9 around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, deputies say.

  • Siesta Key
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Suncoast Waterkeepers regularly tests water quality at 12 sites in Sarasota Bay and its adjacent waters, including the Linley Street boat ramp on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee bayside beaches graded for water safety

Two sites receive B grades on Suncoast Waterkeeper's summary of 2025 testing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause

Ben Shroyer has turned a parent's nightmare — childhood cancer — into a cause for good, helping families in the same boat as his was a few years ago. The waters off Siesta help fund the work the organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3851 Tangier Terrace was built in 2024 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,379 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Mira-Mar home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sales at $7.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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