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Siesta Key

Six months ago, hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded St. Armands Circle. Today, a sense of normalcy has returned.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield, Carter Weinhofer, Dana Kampa, Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2025
Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lido Beach welcomes plenty of visitors near the end of the busy season despite challenges posed by the hurricanes six months ago.
    By
  • Dana Kampa, Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2025
Moving forward from hurricanes takes united community effort

Leaders in the tourism industry celebrate successes in recovery and encourage both visitors and residents to support local businesses along the road to full recovery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carey Beychok, Lorrie Muldowney, Jake Lasala, staff scientist and program manager with Mote, Sandy Moutoux and Tina Williams
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 6, 2025
Runners raise funds for sea turtle conservation

The annual Run for the Turtles by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium supports its Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The sun sets over Siesta Key Beach in late February, four months after Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 4, 2025
Siesta, Sarasota beaches are open but still recovering

Whether sifted, saved or shipped out, post-hurricane sand from Lido Key to Turtle Beach posed a gritty predicament.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Palm One Group
  • April 4, 2025
The Gallery: Thoughtfully Designed, Distinctively Sarasota

This luxury condominium development features 60 exquisite residences across five levels, topped by a stunning sixth-floor rooftop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The home at 1430 Harbor Drive was built in 2002 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,631 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 3, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Casey Key home tops the week’s sales at $9.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Hurricane Milton at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 3, 2025
Climate Adaptation Center predicts another active hurricane season

The forecast is ranked the most accurate in the nation, the Sarasota-based nonprofit says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State and local commitments help preserve the timeless beauty and ecological integrity of the only Florida State-designated Wild and Scenic River.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • March 29, 2025
Myakka Act protects wild and scenic river values

Upland river buffers help preserve and enhance this quintessential natural treasure.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Casey Key suffered extensive damage from the 2024 hurricane season.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 28, 2025
After a battering from Helene and Milton, Casey Key roars back to life

The past hurricane season hit Casey Key hard. Yet a sign things are getting better lies in the renewal of a popular beach pastime: parking hassles. "The biggest complaint I've seen from people," says one business owner, "is (lack of) beach parking."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Brothers Dom and Vince Marino and their friend and colleague Matt DeMasi seek to grow the profile of Oyster Boys Conservation.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 28, 2025
Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County has issued a burn ban to help prevent wildfire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2025
Sarasota County issues burn ban

Because of local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards, Sarasota County has issued a countywide burn ban.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 4201 Palacio Drive was built in 1993 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,708 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 27, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 10-14 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Robert Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $8.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Eric Fleming is fond of saying the chamber, and Siesta Key, is open business.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 27, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber gets back to business in its new office

An all-in-this-together mindset is prevalent at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce as it, and the community, gets back to business after the storms of 2024.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A loggerhead hatchling heads to the water after being released.
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • March 27, 2025
Sea turtles have a successful season

Sea turtles love our area as much as people do — but they need a little help from their human friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheryl Taub has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a crayon.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • March 27, 2025
These Key artists take inspiration from their surroundings

Local creators share how their home bases on Sarasota's barrier islands give them an artistic boost.

  • Arts + Culture
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