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  • By Palomino Insurance |
  • April 24, 2025
Navigating Medicare with Heart: Why Carlos Hernandez is the Guide You Need

Turning 65 should be a celebration. But let’s be honest, applying for Medicare can feel like a maze with no clear exit.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Allen Brown of Embracing Our Differences, Chantima Kaewvichian of Bangok, Thailand, the painter of "Hide or Shine," and its sponsors Tobi Leanna Schneider and Steven Neumeister, gather in front of the art piece. The quote by Kim Howard of Bloomington, Indiana, reads, "Choosing to speak when others are silent is an act of bravery this world needs."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2025
Embracing Our Differences hosts celebration of kindness at Bayfront Park

The celebration honored the organization's outdoor art exhibition at the park, and its message of inclusivity and understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An infinity-edge pool and outdoor terraces are among the special features of the home that sold for $14.8 million in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2025
$14.8M home sale in Sarasota sets 2025 record

The property along Sarasota Bay remains under construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 30, 2024
New K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch has a name

The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to name the school Lake Manatee K-8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Riverview girls tennis No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles player Julia Piotrowska plays with unreserved passion on the court.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 16, 2025
Riverview girls tennis star leaves it all on the court

Julia Piotrowska, a senior at Riverview High, brought fiery play with her from Poland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Planning Board backs plan to trade height for historic preservation

The plan to allow owners of historic structures to sell development rights now goes before the Sarasota City Commission with requests for additional considerations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paradise Center members boogie down with a 70s-themed farewell party.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 20, 2025
Paradise Center, Longboat Harbour get groovy before saying goodbye

The Paradise Center and Longboat Harbour Condominiums held their end-of-season parties this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Round and about on LBK
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 2, 2025
Round and about on LBK

Longboaters sent $102 million across the bay in 2024. Susan Phillips will be missed. Mayor Schneier is setting records.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee does it again
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 14, 2025
Manatee does it again

Learning Manatee commissioners voted to pursue voiding a contract was too much for SMR’s Rex Jensen.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Funnyman Will Luera shows a serious side in 'Entangled'
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 5, 2025
Funnyman Will Luera shows a serious side in 'Entangled'

The autobiographical show is the sophomore effort of Lifeline Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
The rear of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stands just feet away from Sarasota Bay.
  • 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
A U.S Coast Guard helicopter rescues a fishing boat captain who survived Hurricane Milton 30 miles off Longboat Key Thursday, Oct. 10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2024
Boat captain survives Milton clinging to cooler off Longboat Key

His boat became disabled as hurricane approached, the Coast Guard said.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A restored Mira Mar would remove the overhead glass enclosed walkway between the two buildings fronting South Palm Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2024
Developer reveals proposal to save the Mira Mar building

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City development standards manual receives first update in 22 years
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 10, 2024
City development standards manual receives first update in 22 years

Design and development standard have evolved, but the city of Sarasota's manual hasn't been updated since 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zoning keeps greedy developers in check
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 23, 2024
Zoning keeps greedy developers in check

A reader writes that zoning laws ensure equal property rights for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lo’ Key Island Grille opened Jan. 6, 2025.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 15, 2025
Lo' Key Island Grille now open on Longboat Key

The island's newest restaurant, Lo' Key Island Grille, is now open for business.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rev. David Marshall blesses Spike the bearded dragon.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Longboat Key Community Open House returns March 8

The annual event spotlights local businesses, organizations and town departments at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Road rage incident continues for several miles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2025
Road rage incident continues for several miles

An aggressive driver tails a couple driving separate vehicles from South Tamiami Trail to St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County reconsiders buying Mixon Fruit Farms

The property could become a county complex that includes a library, park and community center.

  • East County
  • News
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