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By Petra Rivera |
November 19, 2024

Coldwell Banker Realty reopens its St. Armands Circle office

The real estate office renovated to build in resiliency for the potential of future flooding on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Business

By Eric Garwood |
July 13, 2022

Newest Legacy Trail stop opens in Sarasota

The Pompano Trailhead features 12 lighted pickleball courts and other amenities.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 2, 2026

FEMA '50% rule' could be key factor for return of Shore to St. Armands

The popular restaurant might be required to shore up flood resiliency as it pursues plans to return to St. Armands Circle.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 7, 2026

Wastewater pipeline to remain after replacement installed

Longboat Key’s subaqueous wastewater pipeline project is set to begin this summer, and the old pipe may have a future use.

Longboat Key
News

By Niki Kottmann |
August 29, 2018

Local artist Shahid Avraham to release new hip-hop album, 'Some Real Quality'

Lakewood Ranch-based singer/songwriter Shahid Avraham is about to release new music — album 'Some Real Quality' — for the first time in more than two years. But he acts like he never stopped.

Arts + Culture

By Niki Kottmann |
September 29, 2017

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Greg Bortnichak |
March 19, 2013

An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

Arts + Culture

By April Doner |
July 23, 2012

Local songbirds take flight: Passerine kicks off summer tour

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
August 31, 2023

Labor Day Regatta celebrates its 75th year under sail

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron event is the oldest of its type in the region, according to organizers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
March 9, 2016

Early decisions become commonplace

Three area softball players committed to play at the next level before receiving their first high school report card.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
November 12, 2024

Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 7, 2024

City Island attraction park proposal merits further study

Divided over a public-private partnership proposal to activate Ken Thompson Park, commissioners voted 3-2 to allow further evaluation of Ride Entertainment's project.