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Among her many years of service for numerous organizations, Isabel Norton served as president of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • May 28, 2026
Isabel Scott Norton remembered as formative force for Sarasota

Through over 50 years of her gentle leadership, Norton shaped everything from public meeting civility to libraries in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge
  • May 28, 2026
Are You Crystal Clear on Your Investment Performance?

Many investors aren’t and it can quietly lead to uncertainty, missed opportunities, and unknown fees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The boathouse and events center planned for Nathan Benderson Park is expected to cost between $60 million and $70 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2026
Planned events Center and boathouse at Benderson Park gets $10 million boost

State legislature has approved the $10 million appropriation, so now it is up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to approve it.

  • East County
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New College was founded in 1960.
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  • 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.

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

Carson Smith, 23, was arrested last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sophia IV sold for $6,775,000 in April and Stock Custom Homes is now planning a Wild Blue home that will list for $8 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2026
Has Lakewood Ranch become the playground for the rich?

Wild Blue has turned the multi-million sale into a common occurrence.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By None
  • May 27, 2026
Begin Again Badge

Begin Again Badge, the newest signature work from local theater company Lifeline Productions makes its world premiere in Sarasota this June.

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Man finds out he's not in Miami
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2026
Man finds out he's not in Miami

A man who thinks he is at a hotel in Miami threatens an overnight residential building watchman. This and other tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Arts and Central, the Rosemary District restaurant opened in 2024 by father-and-son team Dan Henson Jr. and Dan Henson, is one of more than 50 restaurants participating in the 21st annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2026
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week kicks off its 21st edition June 1-14

More than 60 area eateries are offering two-course lunches for $25 and three-course dinners for $45.

  • Arts + Culture
Kallista Schneiderman and Kelly Haramis rehearse for their upcoming performance of "Grease is the Word" at the Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival, which runs from June 2-7.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 27, 2026
Sarasota's Squeaky Wheel Fringe keeps making noise

The funky festival returns for its fourth edition from June 2-7 at the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The first property at 943 Pomelo Place was built in 2005 and has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,764 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 2005 and has one bedroom, one bath and 528 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 27, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for May 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale in Prime on Pomelo Place tops the week’s sales at $4,825,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Heather Hackett, the founder of Local Relief, Inc., earned the 2024 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award for her work with her nonprofit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2026
Don't sleep on hurricane season because 2025 was slow

Side of Ranch March 28

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stacy Lenz, a teacher at Gulf Gate Elementary, was surprised by the honor during a ceremony at school, alongside principal Michelle Miller, who nominated her.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2026
Six Sarasota teachers honored for making a difference

Barancik Foundation's Ripple Awards aim to make note of those who leave 'a lasting mark.'

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
An allegedly aggressive dog gets visit from Longboat police
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • May 26, 2026
An allegedly aggressive dog gets visit from Longboat police

Police responded to a reported aggressive dog at Bayfront Park, who seemed rather friendly when officers arrived. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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