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The Unit 3 condominium at 5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $9.16 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 12-16 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Bonaire tops the week's sales at $9.16 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Fr. Phillip Schweda, Fr. Robert Dziedziak, Linda Olsen and Bishop Frank Dewane
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates 50th anniversary with gala

The 50th anniversary celebration showcases the history of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and its excitement for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Otterness says his wife Jennifer's support allows him to give back to the community through the LWRBA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2024
Willis Smith exec takes over as LWRBA chair

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chair David Otterness says he will put new vision and mission statements into action and increase the nonprofit's advocacy in 2024.

  • East County
  • Business
The Longboat Key Police Department accepted their accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 28, 2024
Longboat Key Police Department receives state accreditation

The department received official accreditation status on Feb. 22 after a three-year process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The master development plan for 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 28, 2024
371 affordable housing units planned for site near Newtown

The Sarasota project is part of a nearly 1,500-unit multifamily development that will include a grocery store and pharmacy on 114 acres of county land at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Tuttle Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Cardinal Mooney High attacker MJ McMahon is a star at the University of Utah.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2024
Sarasota alumni set to dominate spring sports season

Sarasota athletes are primed to excel in the college and professional ranks this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key USPS Post Office is located at 560 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 28, 2024
Construction interrupts mail service for Country Club Shores residents

Town staff is currently working with residents and the post office to find solutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Green Orchid restaurant at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is restricted to Selby members or those who have paid the $26 admission fee.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2024
Selby opens garden-to-table restaurant The Green Orchid

The solar-powered eatery at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota aims to become the world's first net-positive-energy restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Booker High senior wrestler Samir Redden.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Samir Redden

The Booker High junior wrestler won the 120-pound weight class of the Tornadoes' regional tournament Feb. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Start spreading the news
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  • Emily Walsh
  • February 28, 2024
Start spreading the news

Out with the old, in the with the new. The Observer may be the only newspaper company in the country installing new news racks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emma Burke
  • February 28, 2024
33 Things to Add To Your Sand Bucket List this Summer

Here are the top 33 things to do, places to go, and sights to see this summer in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

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Outgoing President Bruce Udell with incoming President Deb Kabinoff
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Jewish Federation’s 65th anniversary bridges past and future

The celebration also premiered The Ora, the organization’s new event space.

  • Black Tie
    In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2024
Margaret “Pat” McGouran

Margaret “Pat” McGouran, resident of Bradenton, FL, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Circus Sarasota performs through March 10 at the big top at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 29 to March 6

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Co-Chair Kim Becker, Event Chair Marjan Zaun and Circus Arts student Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Party Under the Stars takes celebration under the big top

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual event adopts a circus theme at Sailor Circus Arena.

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