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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the study phase of improvements to the Little Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2024
Little Ringling Bridge alternatives come with at least $64M price tag

FDOT will present alternatives $63.7 million and $71.5 million for the aging twin bridges between Bird Key and St. Armands Key next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Poly, the sculpture selected for installation in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street, is being evicted from its fabricator as a decision about its placement lingers.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2024
Sculpture placement has Public Art Committee going in circles

With storage agreements expiring, the pressure is on to find homes for some of the sculptures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball junior Izzy Russell said the team believes it can capture the FHSAA state title this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2024
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball out for FHSAA title

The Cougars have won back-to-back Sunshine State Athletic Association titles but want more in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Built in 1983, the home at 7722 Sanderling Road has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,377 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Penny's Ice Cream offers a variety of flavors, fresh pastries and beverages like hot and iced coffee.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 13, 2024
Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
David and Jeff Koffman at their day job as owners of Design Works in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2024
Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

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  • News
Riverview High girls lacrosse senior Caroline Steinwachs (17) is a consistent offensive threat.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota high school athletes are off to hot starts

On the diamond, track and lacrosse field, these high schoolers are posting impressive numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Barbara Thurston, Barbara Pressman and Barbara Stanton
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota, Longboat women bond over shared name: Barbara

Barbaras from around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the Keys meet up every month to network and help the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Musical prodigy Grace Kelly will perform at the Sarasota Jazz Festival on Thursday, March 21.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Jazz Festival gets back in the groove

The festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
A vision plan for the Sarasota Square Mall property presented at the March 7, 2024, Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Square Mall redevelopment includes up to 1,200 apartments

The Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of five measures to pave the way for replacing Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amara Chepuri, a fifth grader at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, hopes to make it to the quarterfinals at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep student qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Amara Chepuri is spelling her way to the top, one letter at a time.

  • East County
  • Schools
Man swindled with bail bond sob story
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2024
Man swindled with bail bond sob story

Man meets woman. Woman says bond soon to be revoked. Man gives $350. Woman vanishes into the night. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Built in 1991, 3572 Fair Oaks Way has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,052 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Queen’s Harbour home on Fair Oaks Way tops the week's sales at $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Robyn Bell, Lynne Lash, Linda Jacobs and Christine Captain say the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest is their favorite event of the year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2024
Rotary Club raises $140,000 from Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit has now granted $2.3 million over the years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
After heart surgery, David Paliotta completely changed his diet and exercise patterns.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch senior gives peak performance

After a quadruple bypass surgery, Summerfield's David Paliotta works toward an unlikely goal: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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