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Jewel Kerr (middle) was supported at her signing day by her brother, Amir Kyles, mother Jacqueline Pearson, sister Kasi Pearson, grandmother Wanda Pearson and coach Carlos Woods.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 20, 2025
Booker senior becomes first flag football signee in Sarasota County

Jewel Kerr signed a scholarship to play flag football at Bethel College on May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An Azario Esplanade home at  3568 Santa Caterina Blvd. tops the week’s sales at $1.7 million. Built in 2023, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,101 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 21-25 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Azario Esplanade topped the week's sales at $1.7 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • April 21, 2025
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC

Both were created during challenging times and both show how an investment can pay off.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Acting Bishop Robert Rose, Rev. Eric Wogen, Rev. Kenneth Blyth and Rev. Robert Zimmer celebrate the rededication of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church on April 27.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Rising from ruin, St. Armands church celebrates rededication

Last year's hurricanes swept through St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, but nothing could keep this congregation down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left, Architects Rick Gonzalez and Igor Reyes meet with Seaward Development Principal Patrick DiPinto prior to the April 9 Planning Board meeting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 10, 2025
Mira Mar preservation plan passes first test

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends Comprehensive Plan and rezoning approval for a plan to build condo towers and preserve the Mira Mar building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The house at 845 Longboat Club Road spans nearly 20,000 square feet.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 31, 2025
Record home sale at $30.3 million closes for Longboat Key property

The property called "Serenissima" previously broke sales-price record in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces July 25 that Manatee County will be audited by the DOGE Task Force.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 28, 2025
Manatee County welcomes audit by Florida DOGE Task Force

Auditors will visit Manatee County in August to review its spending.

  • East County
  • News
The two properties at 1910 Datura St. were built in 2013. The first has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,234 square feet of living area. The second has one bedroom, one bath and 426 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 31, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-home property in Desota Park on Datura Street to tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
First Baptist Church Sarasota is planning an expansion of its campus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 5, 2025
First Baptist Church plans major expansion on Main Street

Expansion plans for First Baptist Church Sarasota include two new buildings, a park and interior renovations to the existing sanctuary and chapel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chuck and Phyllis Lynn, owners of Lynn's Spins Inc. provide entertainment for the senior fair. Phyllis controls the music while Chuck sings. They will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on May 24.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair

The fair is designed to provide local people aged 60 and older resources they may need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department attended a community meeting with Gulfshore and Twin Shores residents on Feb. 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 25, 2025
Mobile home communities ask for easier permit process to elevate units

Owners wanted to make resilient improvements on their units but were met with a stop work order from Longboat Key's Planning, Zoning and Building Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • April 28, 2025
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes

If you have to use the semaglutide medicines for weight loss, you still need exercise and a balanced diet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joan M. Durante Park offers scenic views of Sarasota Bay.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
Longboat hopes to buy underwater land for $10,000 (or less)

The submerged acreage could help with a high-profile town sewer project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Impaired man not sure how he got to downtown Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2025
Impaired man not sure how he got to downtown Sarasota

Found face-down on an outdoor table after purging the night's misadventures, a man told officers he thought he was on Siesta Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Anand Pallegar and Rose-Anne Frano have been elected chair and vice-chair of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2025
Gulf Coast Community Foundation elects new board leaders

DreamLarge Founder and CEO Anand Pallegar has been elected chair and Williams Parker Attorneys at Law partner Rose-Anne Frano has been named vice chair.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
There’s no need for search
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2025
There’s no need for search

The idea of enduring the City Commission's search for a city manager could make you cringe. So why do it when the best and right candidate is already here?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Waterbury Park offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, including this Seaside 2 model home.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2025
Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury Park will offer 21 homesites in the rapidly growing eastern segment of the community.

  • East County
  • News
A wealth of new home construction throughout the metropolitan area is contributing to its nation-leading percentage of home ownership.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
Sarasota metro has highest home ownership rate in the country

At 82.3%, the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area was rated No. 1 by financial services website SmartAsset among all metros across the country in residents who own their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fans won't want to miss any of Cardinal Mooney's home football games in what should be a fun 2025 season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 7, 2025
The best high school games to watch this fall in Sarasota

Rivalries, district matchups and top talent litter the schedule this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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