Sarasota

Adam Hughes
July 28, 2022

Property on Casey Key sells for $6.5 million

A property on Casey Key Road tops this week's sales at $6.5 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Harry Sayer
July 28, 2022

Sarasota mother and daughter head to Miss Amazing pageant

Abigail Gbadebo will serve as the Miss Florida representative for the weekend at the national Miss Amazing event in Nashville.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
July 28, 2022

The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 28, 2022

Former Longboat Key Police Department lieutenant opens food truck

Chris Skinner served in the department for about 11 years before retiring last September.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Spencer Fordin
July 28, 2022

Local Irish-owned Pub 32 announces closing date

Ross and Louise Galbraith operated Pub 32 for more than a decade, but they announced in a Facebook post this week that they will soon be closing down.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Andrew Warfield
July 28, 2022

City revenue rises on lower tax rate for 2023

A lower millage and increased spending requests have combined for a $3.2 million deficit in the city's proposed 2023 budget despite an additional $6.4 million in property tax revenue.

Sarasota
News

Harry Sayer
July 27, 2022

Sarasota Memorial Hospital earns spot on Best Hospitals list

The hospital earned accolades from U.S. News in multiple categories.

Sarasota
News

Lesley Dwyer
July 27, 2022

The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ryan Kohn
July 27, 2022

Prose and Kohn: 10 senior athletes to watch in Sarasota

A look at the area's top senior football players before practice begins Aug. 1.

Sarasota
Sports

Andrew Warfield
July 27, 2022

Roundabout construction limits access to Tamiami Trail business

The owners of Swim City on Tamiami Trail say the construction has cost them nearly 30% in sales in recent months. Detours, street closures and a closed crosswalk will continue until fall.