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The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Artspace Senior Vice President Wendy Holmes speaks at a public meeting during the company's visit to sarasota April 9.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist housing could jumpstart North Trail

A visit from a nonprofit that develops artists' live/work housing provides hope for local artists looking for a home - and North Trail advocates who hope to see the area redeveloped.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Tree Advisory Council Chair Chris Hice chats with Sarasota County staff yesterday during the Tree Convocation, at Twin Lakes Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 9, 2012
STAC seeks unusual suspects

Sarasota County staff and the Tree Advisory Council collected public input on tree-policy priorities and how to engage the community yesterday during the first Tree Convocation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Bensel responds to Van Wezel editorial

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A 10-story condominium is planned for the site that currently houses an abandoned gas station.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
Burns Square property has 'zen' future

The lot at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is the future site of a 10-story condominium building with some unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donald Trump, holding his copy of the Sarasota Observer, told reporters during a press conference Sunday, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, that if President Barack Obama is re-elected, there might not be a country left in four years. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
Donald Trump packs Ritz-Carlton ballroom

The billionaire developer debuted his campaign for Gov. Mitt Romney in front of more than 1,000 attendees at a fundraiser for the Republican Party of Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Melinda Gish. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet School's Caitlin Gish finalist in YAPG

Sarasota Ballet School's Caitlin Gish went to New York City to compete in the Youth American Grand Prix.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 4, 2011
Sarasota YMCA says goodbye to CEO Paul Smith

Sarasota Family YMCA announced today that CEO Paul Smith is departing from the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 8, 2017
Race of the mascots

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted its mascot race on Siesta Key Beach on March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Longboat Key resident John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
OnlyMoso's Diego Cespedes talks to Sarasota resident Nona Arnholt about how the bamboo grows at Mixon Fruit Farms.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2019
Mixon Fruit Farms has 'magic' harvest

Mixon Fruit Farms' first bamboo harvest is 'magic'

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 10, in Lithuania.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LECOM School of Pharmacy students, from left, Brandi Conely, Kelly Fero, Stephanie Wills and Johnny Le Nguyen (far right), stand with faculty mentor Victoria Reinhartz in front of the group’s winning poster presentation. Courtesy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

  • East County
  • News
Cast members and recurring characters Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2017
MTV releases teaser video prior to premiere of ‘Siesta Key’ reality show

The sneak peak gives a nearly three-minute long introduction of the characters and how they’re all connected from the perspective of cast member Juliette Porter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2014
Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

  • Arts + Culture
Beverly Arias volunteered to pick up trash at Siesta Key Beach for the Great American Clean Up.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Zoe Anderson, Terry Neuss, Virginia Tashian and Anne Roberts with Pat and Dick Anderson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Bird Key home at 119 N. Warbler Lane leads all sales for Feb. 19023m selling for $3,825,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2018
Warbler Lane home sells for $3,825,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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