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By Observer Staff |
June 11, 2025

Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
January 8, 2025

Still No. 1 in sales, Lakewood Ranch will see more infrastructure built in 2025

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen cites well-planned infrastructure as key to Lakewood Ranch's sales success and says focus will continue in 2025 with 16 new roundabouts.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
June 3, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive topped the week’s sales at $4.8 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
May 2, 2025

Early draft reports suggest the Van Wezel is 'obsolete'

Purple Ribbon Committee members submitting their draft portions of the final report lean toward no reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall if replaced by a new facility.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 30, 2025

Convenience store scuffle involves assault by fruit

A dispute between a clerk and two customers involves unconventional weapons, including bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2024

Smithsonian adds Sarasota's 'Mermaid Fountain' to its public art collection

The iconic downtown fountain will be honored by the city of Sarasota at a Sept. 13 ceremony.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
June 4, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bay Isles on Harbor Cay Lane tops the week’s sales at $9.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
February 26, 2025

City begins traffic calming plan update process

Sarasota city staff has is in the initial stage of developing an updated plan to slow down vehicle traffic on city streets.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
June 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Lewis Combs home on Hawthorne Street and a two-property sale in Mira Mar Beach on Beach Road top the week’s sales at $3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
May 10, 2025

Veteran politician files for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore |
January 15, 2025

Florida shines fiscally

Measured against all states, Florida’s total liabilities per capita are among the lowest, thanks to Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature paying down debt. But local governments’ debt is another story.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
April 29, 2025

LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
June 3, 2025

Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Some 340 graduates of Booker High School walked the stage on May 31.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
March 13, 2025

Endurance athlete runs for those who run toward danger

Sarasota accountant Nels Matson recently completed a run across America to honor a fallen Navy SEAL's last wish — and to try to set a new world record.