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Siesta Key

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.
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  • 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
Crystal Waters, a custom-built West Indies-style residence on Siesta Key, hit the market at $31.5 million.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 27, 2025
Why $30 million listings have come to our area, and why they're here to stay

The high-end waterfront market in the area is getting pricier and pricier, with multiple homes listed for $10 million and up. A few top $20 million — and even a few more are hitting $30 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A beach cabana provides the perfect spot for lazy afternoons on the sand.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • March 27, 2025
Memories and more fill a lavish Casey Key estate

This beachfront mansion, complete with guest suite, gives a nod to its origins as the house that pretzels built.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sforzo • Dillingham • Stewart Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • March 21, 2025
From Pain to Purpose

Local orthopedic practice helps Sarasota woman reclaim her passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Their home at 1718 Hillview Street was built in 2014 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a- half baths, a pool and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 20, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Robert Point Road tops the week's sales at $8.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo taken by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on scene on June 4, 2019.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 19, 2025
Bill under consideration aims to increase boating safety

A bill known as Lucy's Law would increase penalties for vessel collisions, accidents and casualties and would implement new education requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1750 Southpointe Drive was built in 1967 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,743 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Nokomis home on Bayshore Road tops the week’s sales at $4.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Unit PH-C condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. was built in 2007 and has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,511 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Hudson Crossing condominium tops the week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Mustang, the Ram, Shelley, Mote's Dr. Jake Lasala, Gilly, Morris the Explorasaurus, Petunia, Super Tooth and Floody the Frog prepare to race.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 28, 2025
Local mascots come together in race to promote Run for the Turtles

The short race, held on Siesta Key Beach, brought together mascots, from a cat to a dinosaur, in support of Mote Marin Laboratory & Aquarium's event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Work on the Stickney Point Bridge will shift to overnight hours through the duration of the project, according to FDOT.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2025
Stickney Point Bridge work moves to overnight hours

FDOT is shifting the work schedule on the southern bridge to Siesta Key in order to minimize congestion.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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