Siesta Key

Andrew Warfield
July 22, 2023

Parallel parking plan causes friction for Siesta Promenade

Neighbors of the planned Benderson project convinced Sarasota County's Planning Commission to recommend against approval of the traffic-calming measure.

Siesta Key
News

Adam Hughes
July 20, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for July 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Kimlira tops the week’s sales at $6.75 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Louis Llovio
July 20, 2023

Too big for words: Siesta Key’s forgotten ‘king’

He died deep in debt, but MacKinlay Kantor wrote bestsellers, won fiction’s great prizes, hung with Hemingway and brought celebrities to Sarasota.

Siesta Key
News

Miri Hardy
July 19, 2023

Even in protected habitats, roads put wildlife at risk

Help protect wildlife by slowing down and being attentive, especially when passing yellow animal-crossing signs, which indicate you're driving through wildlife habitats.

East County
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
July 17, 2023

Sea turtle protection initiative asks boaters to be vigilant, slow down

The new Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County was designed to reduce the number of boats striking and injuring turtles.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
July 13, 2023

Three Siesta Key listings among HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt' competition

Siesta Key homes for sale by Michael Saunders & Co. are among dozens nationwide in the network's popularity contest.

Siesta Key
News

Adam Hughes
July 13, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for June 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in the Epoch Building tops the week’s sales at $11.15 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
July 12, 2023

Daiquiri Deck giving away free daiquiris for a year

To celebrate National Daiquiri Day, each of the five restaurant locations will award one lucky winner free daiquiris for the year.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Louis Llovio
July 10, 2023

Sarasota restaurant owner admits to IRS scheme, faces prison time

The co-owners of Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sarasota hid $725,000 in sales from the IRS, according to court records.

Sarasota
News

Adam Hughes
July 6, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for June 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.9 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 29, 2023

Three pioneers who changed the face of Sarasota and Manatee counties

Lewis Colson, John Schroeder and Bertha Palmer were trailblazers in frontier Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
June 29, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for June 12-16 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Paradise Shores home on Sparrow Court tops the week's sales at $5.95 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Ian Swaby
June 29, 2023

Locals team up to clean up July 4 litter left on beaches

A local sports store is partnering with AT&T to clean up litter on Siesta Key beaches from Fourth of July festivities and to show some love for the area’s beauty.