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The home at 1632 Floyd St. was built in 1995 and has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,338 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 31, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Morton Terrace home on Floyd Street tops the week's sales at $2.68 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
High at Hart's Landing
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2024
High at Hart's Landing

Two men regain consciousness and walk away after denying being under the influence of narcotics. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Though Myakka’s ecosystems adapted to seasonal flooding, increased threats of pollutant runoff from outside the park is concerning.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 30, 2024
Hurricane's fury can benefit wetlands, such as Myakka River State Park

It can play an important role in shaping healthy, albeit dramatically changed, ecosystems.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of One Park West.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 30, 2024
One Park West approval completes planning for The Quay

The construction schedule will depend on final plans for the adjacent Hyatt Regency site redevelopment, which will impact views and pricing in the 69-unit residential tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Another storm for condos
  • By Adrian Moore, Jeff Brandes
  • October 30, 2024
Another storm for condos

New condo inspection and repair laws, compliance deadlines and the rising cost of insurance are on the verge of creating a catastrophe for many condo owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
1000 NORTH will be located in the BLVD Sarasota building at the corner of Boulevard of the Arts and North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 29, 2024
Exclusive restaurant, club coming to Sarasota

1000 NORTH, with a long list of celebrity partners, will bring its second private dining club concept to the BLVD Sarasota building.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
8-year-old dirt bike rider hospitalized after crash with police officer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2024
8-year-old dirt bike rider hospitalized after crash with police officer

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a crash Monday evening that involved an SPD officer and an 8-year-old boy riding a dirt bike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Venice photographer Clyde Butcher is flanked by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden after receiving the National Medal of Arts on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2024
Photographer Clyde Butcher wins National Medal of Arts

The honor is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the federal government.

  • Arts + Culture
Boats make their way towards Midnight Pass.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 28, 2024
Boats numbering in the hundreds parade through Midnight Pass

Hosted by Killin It, the parade brought together local boaters who hoped to promote awareness of their enthusiasm for keeping Midnight Pass open.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pepper and Buster came dressed as ice cream cones.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 28, 2024
Dogs and humans get into costume at Dog-A-Ween

Attendees got creative with their Halloween costumes at the annual event, which was held at the Sarasota Farmer's Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Obsidian would be built on this site next to Bay Plaza. The single-story building with seven storefronts will be demolished.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 28, 2024
Obsidian OK'd, but final approval is far from achieved

Bay Plaza residents have appealed administrative approval of adjustments of the 342-foot residential tower to the Planning Board, setting into motion perhaps two years of possible legal battles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Midnight Pass on Thursday Oct. 17 looking from Little Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes Helene and Milton opened up the Pass after it was closed in 1983.
    By
  • Michael Harris
  • October 26, 2024
Milton did us a solid with Midnight Pass

The hurricane left its mark throughout the area, but one positive to take away is the reopening of Midnight Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota High School student volunteers at last year's inaugural Sarasota Slam Pickleball Tournament.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2024
Pickleball tournament to benefit hurricane victims

Sarasota High School Tennis Foundation's second annual Sarasota Slam will donate a portion of its proceeds to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pamela Leon, Atlas Leon, 2, Arlo Leon, 1 and Joseph Leon
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 25, 2024
Kids and adults celebrate Halloween at Boo! at The Bay

The event was an escape for the community from the recent troubles of storms, with trick-or-treating stations and costumes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kerkering Barberio Managing Shareholder Robert Lane, Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh and immediate past chair of Sarasota Chamber Teri Hansen
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 25, 2024
Sarasota Chamber celebrates awards and honors at annual meeting

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 25, celebrating the community's businesses and the theme of resilience.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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