"downtown sarasota"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Marty Fugate |
February 20, 2025

Family values, commitment to quality on the menu at Phelan Family Brands

CEO and co-Owner Grant Phelan discusses the family business, including its newest member, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2024

New Tempo Hotel by Hilton planned for Fruitville Road

A 10-story, 125-room Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to replace a row of one-story merchant spaces, providing multiple adjustments are granted.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 4, 2025

State Road 70 construction cruises along in East County

The $98.4 million project is anticipated to be completed in spring 2027.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 4, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Wedge Lane tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
February 27, 2025

Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio has made a home for himself at Dogs Inc.

East County
Opinion

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

By Dylan Campbell |
January 2, 2025

East County swimmer in a lane of her own

Ava DiPasquale, a 13-year-old swimmer from Mill Creek, has established herself as one of the nation's top swimmers.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
November 26, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Adam Hughes |
October 31, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Morton Terrace home on Floyd Street tops the week's sales at $2.68 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Jim DeLa |
September 10, 2024

New speaker series in Sarasota hopes to inspire rising entrepreneurs

"Disruption, Innovation & Opportunity" is set for Sept. 23.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 5, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore eyes school javelin record

Liam St. John placed first at last year's district meet one month after he first picked up a javelin.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
March 6, 2025

Booker baseball is turning the corner with new approach

The Tornadoes are using discipline and freshmen talent to overcome awful 2024 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
December 17, 2024

Airport seeks independent permitting for construction projects

Lying in three jurisdictions, SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo asks the Sarasota legislative delegation to sponsor a bill to help expedite capital improvements.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
November 7, 2024

When it comes to defending causes, Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has made it his pastime

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a dedicated philanthropist, has made it his mission to combat injustices affecting diverse communities and is taking on powerful institutions and causes with unwavering determination.