Siesta Key

Robert Plunket
November 10, 2022

Casey Key home makes the most of its tranquil surroundings

A spacious Casey Key estate reflects a life well lived for the former CEO of Cadbury and his family.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Guest Author
November 10, 2022

Up and down the keys, great gifts abound

Want to bring something special to a special someone? These local offerings lend a personal touch.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
November 10, 2022

Tessera condo tops sales at $3.4 million

A Tessera condo on South Palm Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Marty Fugate
November 9, 2022

Lido Shores’ homes stand as a testament of time — and fabulous architecture

This architecturally unique neighborhood helped launch the Sarasota School of modernist architecture. Its vision of the future is not a thing of the past.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Guest Author
November 9, 2022

Siesta couple creates place of love, support for foster kids and their families

Graci McGillicuddy turned her passion for children’s welfare into a welcoming haven for foster children.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 9, 2022

Sarasota, Manatee county general election results 2022

The 2022 general election was held Nov. 8. The voter turnout was 62.02% in Sarasota County and 61.2% in Manatee County.

Sarasota
News

Su Byron
November 8, 2022

Fran Blum believes success is sexy. And who’s going to argue with her?

In Fran Blum’s book of life there are no empty pages. There are many tales of travel, far-flung adventures, romance, groundbreaking careers and many missions accomplished.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Abby Weingarten
November 7, 2022

Sand sculptors amp up for the Crystal Classic

People come from around the region to marvel at the sensational sand sculptures, take sand sculpting lessons and enjoy the beach at the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 3, 2022

The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Andrew Warfield
November 3, 2022

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in new business employment

The region is not only the top mid-size metro area in the country for job creation by new businesses. By percentage of total employment, it tops all metros.