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By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2025

Playful hair pulling reported as battery

Platonic friends face police scrutiny after a man pulls a woman's hair because "she likes it," he said. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
February 21, 2025

Sarasota Square Mall demolition begins

Developer Torburn Partners begins tearing down Sarasota Sauare Mall for a redevelopment to include up to 1,200 apartments and 690,000 square feet of commercial space on the South Tamiami Trail site.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 2, 2025

Sarasota County names new human resources chief

Mike McNichols will join the county in advance of the April retirement of Chris Louria.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 5, 2025

Engines and lions roar at Big Cat Habitat

The animal sanctuary hosted Sarasota Cars and Coffee on April 5.

East County
Neighbors

By Lori Sax |
January 23, 2025

Sarasota Arts Museum gives luncheon attendees an inside look at Art Basel

Stefanie Block Reed, senior business advisor and VIP representative with Art Basel, spoke about what it takes to put on the annual art event.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 22, 2025

Resident yells at neighbor about vehicle blocking mailbox

The dispute ensued after the complainant blocked the neighbor's mailbox while unloading her car. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
March 24, 2025

Developer announces new hotel on Hyatt Regency site

The new hotel at the 1000 Boulevard of the Arts site will be branded Hyatt Centric Harborside.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
May 7, 2025

Braden River baseball's playoff run is no accident

A senior-laden Pirates team is playing as if every game is its last.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
March 12, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Adult Soccer Club embraces its differences

The club features 38 nationalities among its 145 members.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
April 8, 2025

Girls Inc. girls bake coffee cakes in honor of Virginia B. Toulmin

Girls Inc. members cooked the dessert, a favorite of philanthropist Virginia Toulmin, in honor of their one-year scholarships to Young Chefs Academy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 5, 2025

Historic status suggested for Van Wezel

A historic preservation advocate pitches the Sarasota City Commission to pursue an application to the National Register of Historic Places for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 17, 2024

City moves forward on Main Street complete street design

Engineering and development consultant Kimley-Horn will provide 60% final design by fall 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Janet Combs |
March 9, 2025

Empath's Tidewell Signature Luncheon welcomes speaker Dr. B.J. Miller

The 16th annual luncheon raises money for services for Tidewell Hospice.

Black Tie

By Adam Hughes |
February 6, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in BLVD Sarasota tops the week's sales at $4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
January 4, 2025

Rezoning process begins for Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development had its first hearing before the city's Development Review Committee for its plan to save the historic Sarasota building and add two 18-story towers to the site.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 25, 2025

City to provide update on Circus Trail Extension

At the open house, the public can view an update and provide input on the Circus Trail route through Bobby Jones Golf Club to 17th Street Park.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 25, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 27-March 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
May 2, 2025

Sea of Strengths Academy receives grant for new playground

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation presented them with a grant for $8,700 to go towards the playground after Kelly Gonzalez, a parent at the school, wrote approximately 30 different ones.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 27, 2025

L.L. Bean sees exciting new market as it opens at UTC

The store at 111 North Cattlemen Road in the University Town Center of Sarasota will be L.L. Bean's first Florida location.

East County
Business

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