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The home at 5919 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $9.5 million. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,596 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.29 million in 2002.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 25, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 9-13 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Longboat Key home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week's sales at $9.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Conceptual rendering by Renzo Piano Building Workshop of the north elevation of a new performing arts center as viewed across the 10th Street boat basin.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 25, 2026
Performing Arts Center 'Concept 2.0' set for public debut

The Sarasota City Commission will receive the reimagined vision for a new performing arts center at its March 2 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man climbs to the roof of a bar in search of his friend
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2026
Man climbs to the roof of a bar in search of his friend

A patron of a downtown bar, who was trespassed after being spotted on the roof, said that's the last place he saw his friend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier holds Harriett (left) and Lizzie while posing for a picture in his Sabal Cove home Thursday, Feb. 19. After six years as mayor and eight on the Town Commission, Schneier has reached his term limit and will step down from the dais in March.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • February 25, 2026
Longboat's mayor reflects on big decisions, gives advice to commission

With term limits changing just before he began on the Longboat Key Town Commission, Ken Schneier leaves as the longest-serving mayor in the town’s history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst says future chief Paul Wren has proven his leadership through his years of service with the department.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 25, 2026
East Manatee Board of Fire Commissioners approves new chief

Commissioners select in-house, choosing Deputy Chief Paul Wren to replace Lee Whitehurst in January 2027.

  • East County
  • News
The $21 million, 2-acre park
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 25, 2026
The $21 million, 2-acre park

Sarasota County is paying twice as much for property than the seller paid two years ago. It's another sign of a concerning spending trend.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Myakka City's Carol Felts gets emotional as she's sworn in as the District 1 commissioner on Nov. 19.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 24, 2026
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Felts dies at 68

The commissioner was found at her Myakka City home Tuesday afternoon by her aide.

  • East County
  • News
SPD Chief Rex Troche (left) and Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth (right) with (from left) Lt. Andrew Combs, Officer Nate Lynn, Officer Nick Bruno, Officer Ridge Collins, Officer Brenton Bieker, Det. Laura Bobitz and Officer Tim Dederick. They and others were involved in stopping a suicide threat on the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 24, 2026
Sarasota police officers receive Life Saver Awards

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche has honored several officers for their actions in two lifesaving incidents that occurred in 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Martha Graham Dance Company comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from Feb. 27 through March 2.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 26-March 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Caitlynn Beausoleil is headed to the FHSAA Class 1A girls wrestling state championship March 5-7 to complete her junior season.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • February 24, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caitlynn Beausoleil

The Booker High junior went from unranked to champion at the FHSAA Class 1A-District 11 championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joe Thayer, Bob Moffitt and Al Garcia play at Remy's on Main in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 24, 2026
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Moffitt let his music do the talking

Friends say Bob Moffitt, who died at age 78, had two loves: music and family.

  • East County
  • News
Fruitville Road crash scene cleared
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2026
Fruitville Road crash scene cleared

Earlier incident involved two cars at Central Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Negotiations continue between Manatee County and its two garbage haulers — Waste Management and Waste Pro.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 24, 2026
Plan for Community Cleanup Day on Longboat Key

Get ready to safely dispose of household hazardous materials, electronics, papers for shredding and bulk items.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Grants Coordinator Kalee Shaberts has helped the town secure tens of millions of dollars in grants since starting her position in 2023.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • February 24, 2026
Grants continue to roll in for Longboat Key

Grants are used to help ease the cost burden for high-dollar improvements like the subaqueous wastewater pipeline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Logan Pike was crowned the FHSAA Class 2A-District 9 champion Feb. 19 in the 190-pound weight class, marking a major milestone in his injury-riddled career.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • February 24, 2026
Braden River High junior embodies the will to wrestle

The Braden River High junior has endured multiple major injuries, but he just keeps going.

  • East County
  • Sports
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The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County has issued a rabies warning.
  • July 22, 2026
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The Lakewood Ranch Library will open an hour later starting Aug. 1 due to a hiring freeze that was implemented in February. Commissioner George Kruse says hours could be further reduced if the property tax referendum passes in November.
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Front porch rug drying sparks a boarding house fight
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Defender Declan Watters (left) is one of several Sarasota Paradise players learning from lead assistant Trevor Sinclair (right). The Paradise are 5-10-3 in USL League One and 6-13-3 overall, as of July 16.
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