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By Andrew Warfield |
March 30, 2025

New light shed on the fate of The Bay's Sunset Pier

Requirements by the Army Corps of Engineers for The Bay park's Sunset Pier inflates the cost by some $20 million.

Sarasota
News

By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida Power & Light Company |
March 27, 2025

Building a Brighter Future: How Volunteerism Powers Southwest Florida

FPL celebrates 100 years in the community, one truth remains clear: the strongest communities are those where people come together to support one another.

East County
Neighbors

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cherokee Park home on Southwest Drive sells for $9.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 8, 2024

Sarasota arts venues play it safe

The contemporary Sarasota Art Museum plans to close from Oct. 7-11 because of the approaching hurricane.

Arts + Culture

By Jim DeLa |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota County approves plan for major Lakewood Ranch expansion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to develop 5,000 homes on 4,100 acres near Old Miakka as Lakewood Ranch Southeast.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 18, 2025

'Remarkably Bright Creatures' author shares process of writing debut novel

Shelby Van Pelt's lecture at Selby Library was part of the One Book, One Community program, for which the bestselling novel was this year's selection.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
January 15, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Corey’s Landing home on Mistletoe Lane tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Dana Kampa |
March 25, 2025

Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 9, 2025

Taxpayer fund doles out millions to Manatee County nonprofits

Each year, members of the Children's Services Advisory Board pour over grant applications to divvy up about $14 million.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
February 19, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Lackaff

Sailors guard scored 30-plus in two regional playoff games.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 23, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 1: Sequoia Felton

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Andrew Warfield |
August 29, 2024

Affordable housing efforts gain traction and attention

With several projects in the pipeline, the city has earned a Local Action Award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing density bonus program.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 14, 2024

Orchestra architect hits the ground running on Music Center design

William Rawn Associates has collaborated with the Sarasota Orchestra in previous site explorations. A conceptual plan is due in spring 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 4, 2024

Two Siesta Key restaurants reopen after Milton

The Cottage and The Hub Baja Grill welcomed customers back on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Siesta Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
February 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Bird Key homes on Meadow Lark Drive and South Owl Drive top the week's sales at $3.55 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
January 22, 2025

Leonard Reid House celebrates first anniversary

The historic home is now home to an African American arts, culture and history center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2025

Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2025-26 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
February 25, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 10-14 in Lakewood Ranch

A Cypress Creek Estates home on Ninth Avenue Circle Northeast tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
February 19, 2025

Restaurant worker dispatch for possible battery

Investigation comes up empty in the case of a woman with a black eye, her confiscated phone and a first date that involved a luxury hotel room. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
March 12, 2025

Restoration project to bring St. Armands statues back to life

Edward Pinto is leading a renewed effort to restore the damaged statues on St. Armands Circle to their former glory, calling on the public to show its support.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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