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Siesta Key

Anticoagulant poisons in bait traps threaten native rodent hunters, like barred owls, who help keep pests in check.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • April 20, 2024
Birds of prey help control rodent populations

Widespread use of anticoagulant rodenticides is a growing threat for Florida's raptors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Unit 1403 condominium at 401 Quay Commons has four bedrooms, five baths and 4,818 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Quay Commons condominium in Block 6 tops the week's sales at $9.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
An artist's conception of The Palm, a boutique condo project on South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, set to begin construction later this summer.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • April 16, 2024
Boutique condos planned for Golden Gate Point, Palm Avenue

Two projects getting underway soon will offer “boutique” condos in choice downtown Sarasota locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The outdoor patios and balconies oversee a deck, new pool, spa, and manicured grounds.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2024
Siesta Key home sells for $15 million

It's the most expensive sale of a property on the Key in more than two years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 4300 Higel Ave. has six bedrooms, six full baths and three half-baths, a pool and 8,623 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home in Fiddler Bayou tops the week's sales at $15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Michael Gregory looks out at the rough seas from Siesta Key Beach after Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 5, 2024
24 named storms forecast for a high-activity hurricane season

Climate Adaptation Center, a Sarasota-based nonprofit focused on challenges arising from climate change, predicts a total of 24 named storms, 12 hurricanes and six major hurricanes in the 2024 Atlantic season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Unit 501 condominium at Ten35 has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,631 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in Ten35 tops the week's sales at $5.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2024
The Observer plays dirty for April Fools’ Day

Our annual April Fools’ Day edition was published on March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Power & Light Company
  • April 1, 2024
FPL Accepting Applications for FPL Robotics Scholarship — High School Seniors Invited to Apply

Ahum Dhruv with FPL employees after receiving the $20,000 FPL Robotics Scholarship in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Isabelle Urfer, 3, sorts through Easter eggs.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 30, 2024
Families find fun at Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

On the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, participants enjoyed games and activities, live animals and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Decadeslong debate over reopening Midnight Pass continues
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 28, 2024
Decadeslong debate over reopening Midnight Pass continues

A big debate over a tiny body of water has gripped the region for some 40 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 1601 Idle Lane has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,189 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota home on Idle Lane tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
In a world of red lipsticks, artist Miriam Cassell chose blue.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 27, 2024
Lido Shores activist has created art with purpose all her life

Artist Miriam Cassell doesn’t just dare to be different. She knows no other way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new owners of The Boatyard plan upgrades but aren’t releasing details for the property yet.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 26, 2024
Landmark Siesta Key property is under new ownership

The Boatyard is in the hands of entrepreneur Chris Brown and could be ripe for some significant changes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Benjamin Aguilar, who trains with EVO Athletics, is now in his final year of junior gymnastics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2024
Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Aguilar will compete for the U.S. Military Academy next season. Before he goes, he wants one more crack at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in May.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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