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The St. Regis Longboat Key resort.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 9, 2025
St. Regis Longboat Key project wins regional construction award

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors recognized Moss Construction and BCH Mechanical by awarding the St. Regis Longboat Key the 2025 Project of the Year.

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Rebecca Adams, the CEO of Keller Williams Coastal Living II, finishes a Scripture verse that will go to a child in need of a bed.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 8, 2025
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed

Company employees provide labor for the Beds for Kids nonprofit on their annual day of service.

  • East County
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The city of Sarasota will share important community notices through its verified Neighbors account.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

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New Trail Plaza by Blue Sky Communities, with all 90 of its units priced as affordable and attainable, is under construction at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2025
Affordable housing program takes root in Sarasota

With more than 900 affordable and attainable units in the pipeline, 269 by for-profit developers, Sarasota's efforts to address the city's housing crisis show signs of momentum.

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The home at 1344 Harbor Drive was built in 1949 and has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,322 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for April 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Sarasota home on Harbor Drive tops sales at $4.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Attorney Bill Merrill addresses the Sarasota Planning Board with developer SS Sasquatch principal Paxton Kinol during a hearing about Sarasota Station.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota Station plan remains on track to move forward

Although nearly derailed by City Commission concerns, the profit center portion of the affordable housing project wins two key approvals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two teens stop their electric bikes on White Eagle Boulevard near Eagle Trace.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 8, 2025
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

  • East County
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Felicia Donson and her dog, Jasper, sit surrounded by donated books.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 8, 2025
In honor of her mom, daughter founds nonprofit to gift books to kids

The recently-founded Mom's Book Nook aims to provide books for children through various community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview football players said their spirits are higher this season, with no more rumors of players transferring, unlike 2024.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota Riverview football embraces a new start

The Rams are feeling renewed after a season filled with turnover.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
There’s no need for search
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 8, 2025
There’s no need for search

The idea of enduring the City Commission's search for a city manager could make you cringe. So why do it when the best and right candidate is already here?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 7, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Grove Restaurant

Sip, Savor, Repeat: Drink of the Week is Shrub Me Down.

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Crews remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2025
Experts set to talk hurricane preparedness with Sarasota

Local, state and federal speakers are planned for Thursday night Community Conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Bates placed first at the Class 4A Region-3 meet with a pole vault of 4.20 meters on May 3.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The Riverview junior won his region in pole vaulting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota baseball coach Greg Mulhollen and the Sailors faced an uphill battle in regionals with the new best-of-three format.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 7, 2025
Rich get richer with new high school baseball playoff format

Underdog stories in prep baseball may become a thing of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tampa resident and stilt walker Natasha Eriksen performs on Cinco de Mayo at Agave Bandido.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 7, 2025
Agave Bandido hosts Cinco de Mayo event with fire performers, stilt walkers

Guests celebrate in Waterside Place with food, drinks, music and more.

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