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Cross Street is a one-block, one-way street between South Pineapple and South Orange avenues.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 5, 2024
Cross Street right of way remains vacated by the city

Jen Ahearn-Koch motioned and was the only vote in favor of rescinding the Sarasota City Commission's Nov. 4 approval to vacate right of way to developer Orange Pineapple.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A decoration hangs in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 5, 2024
Siesta Key enters the holiday season as it recovers from hurricane devastation

Island residents gradually return to normalcy as the last round of businesses in Siesta Key reopens in time for the holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Unit 1401 condominium at.540 N. Tamiami Trail has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,698 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 5, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Fiddlers Bayou home on Higel Avenue tops the week's sales at $6.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner (1954-2024)
    In Memoriam |
  • December 4, 2024
Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner

Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner, 69, of Bradenton, FL passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 27 in hospice care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a short hospital stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mary Davis Wallace (left) is the new board chair of Art Center Sarasota and Katherine Ceaser has been named executive director.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2024
Art Center Sarasota names new management team

Sarasota's oldest visual arts organization has a new executive director and board chair.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Bender, Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke own Ed's Tavern and McGrath's Kitchen & Cocktails on Main Street.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 4, 2024
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets fresh look before 20th anniversary

New restaurants and reimagined dining aim at enticing new customers as Main Street at Lakewood Ranch heads into its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Noto is a sophomore point guard for the Riverview Rams.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 4, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Noto

The sophomore point guard leads Riverview in points-per-game this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County is seeking applicants for its Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 4, 2024
Manatee County seeking advisory board applicants

Positions are open on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee.

  • East County
  • News
Poor phone etiquette at medical offices is preventing patients from connecting with the necessary medical care they deserve.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2024
Please answer the call for better doctor's office support

Trying to reach the talent and technology of the health care system can be infuriating.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Circus Ring of Fame at St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2024
Circus Ring of Fame Awards postponed until 2026

Storm surge damage to the bronze plaques at St. Armands Circle forces cancellation of the 2025 Circus Ring of Fame Awards ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sasha Andreev, Benjamin Dutcher, Ben Johnson, Daniel Grecco, Riley McNutt, Rodolfo Nieto, Jim Ramlet and Andrew Wilkowske in "All is Calm."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 4, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'All is Calm' brings hope for the holidays

A cappella production "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" sounds a musical call to lay down arms.

  • Arts + Culture
The location of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and expansion are outlined in red.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 4, 2024
New space on the way for Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Commission approved $35 million for headquarters expansion and a new helicopter hangar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Purple Ribbon Committee has until June 30, 2025 to submit its report on suggestions for repurposing the Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 4, 2024
Van Wezel group shifts to discussion mode as sunset looms

The city's Purple Ribbon Committee has until the end of June to complete its report on repurposing of the performing arts hall as its chair resigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell's grit makes her a star on both the school's indoor and beach volleyball teams.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 4, 2024
Cougars volleyball coach immediately saw leadership qualities in Russell

Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell committed to play beach volleyball at Austin Peay State University just five years after taking up the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 550 Wedge Lane has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,649 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Wedge Lane tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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