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High side of the Obsidian
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 15, 2023
High side of the Obsidian

As always, there are cries of doom when a developer proposes a creative project. But fact is more are on the way, and they bring far more good than bad.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A home in Sarasota Beach tops this week's transactions at $3.9 million. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,464 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 29 to June 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota Beach home on Island Circle tops the week's sales at $3.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Susan Hanus, executive director of Cat Depot, pets Rascal.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 15, 2023
Cat Depot seniors program helps provide age-appropriate companions

The program, sponsored by Pets for the Elderly, offers senior cats to senior individuals for one-third the cost of a regular adoption.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle Association Marketing and Events Director Rachel Burns said she doesn't fault promoters of the Winter Spectacular for trying something different.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 15, 2023
Promoters of St. Armands winter fest pull the plug on repeat event

A significant majority of emailed comments from St. Armands residents and merchants was against holding the event in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Crew U17 men's 8+ boat (back) rows ahead of the RowAmerica Rye boat at the 2023 Youth Nationals.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2023
Sarasota Crew rowers make a splash at Youth Nationals

The U17 men's 8+ boat took gold while the varsity women's 8+ boat finished fifth, among other results.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Owner Paige Hartmann has assumed some of the responsibility for cleaning The Inn on Siesta Key, amid staffing shortages.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 15, 2023
Siesta Key hotel and lodging managers adapt to staffing challenges

While staffing shortages continue to impact the hospitality industry, some hotels on Siesta Key find ways to keep the island a thriving destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Stephanie Crockatt became the first full-time president and CEO of the Bay Park Conservancy in May 2023.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 14, 2023
New Bay Park Conservancy CEO gets her feet wet in The Bay

BPC President and CEO Stephanie Crockatt finds a house, the Sarasota foodie culture and herself at the helm of an ambitious 10-year plan to fund, build out and manage the city's 53-acre park.

  • Sarasota
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Terrence Connor was named as the new superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 14, 2023
Terrence Connor selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Connor was selected from four candidates considered for the administrative role.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Henry Fioriglio (53) should have a big senior season for Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
The most intriguing rising senior football players in Sarasota

These players should have a major impact on their teams in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By One Park Sarasota
  • June 14, 2023
One Park Sarasota: An Exceptional Residential Centerpiece, Designed With the City in Mind

One Park Sarasota remains fully committed to fostering a good partnership with the City of Sarasota and the local community to bring this one-of-kind luxury development to life for the residents of Sarasota to enjoy.

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  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Maddox Marchbank

The Sarasota High grad has received football scholarship offers from several NCAA DI schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sandbar mistaken for floating body
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2023
Sandbar mistaken for floating body

Reportedly missing sailboat resident was located ashore. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Les and Pam McCurdy opened their first Sarasota comedy club in 1988, the year after they got married.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 14, 2023
McCurdy's celebrates 35 years of comedy in Sarasota

Les and Pam McCurdy share their secrets for mixing business with pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Janice and George Johnson celebrated their 75th anniversary on June 5.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 14, 2023
Sunnyside Village couple celebrates their 75th wedding anniversary

In their 90s, George and Janice Johnson tell each other they love each other "many times each day."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 14, 2023
New College interim president shares his thoughts on the changes

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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