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The home at 1400 Siesta Drive was built in 1978 and has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,660 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 22, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 5-9 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Upland home on Siesta Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 22, 2024
More additions, renovations planned for East County schools

The future of a new high school in Lakewood Ranch is uncertain.

  • East County
  • Schools
Edizahir Rodriguez went 9-3 this season out of the No. 1 singles spot for Booker boys tennis during his first year in the United States.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 24, 2025
Booker High senior advances to tennis state championships

Edizahir Rodriguez emigrated from Venezuela to chase his dreams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
Jade Garden has takeout and delivery. But with entrees this packed with flavor, who even misses dining in?
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 9, 2025
Wok this way: The best Chinese takeout in town

These Sarasota eateries get high marks for rice, spice and everything nice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A legacy for us to carry on
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 23, 2025
A legacy for us to carry on

Modest, likable, trusted, respected, Charlie Stottlemyer is a testament to a life well-lived — and to which we should aspire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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 Wicker Inn on Longboat Key is listed for sale at $15.5 million.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2025
Longboat Key's Wicker Inn tells its fans it won't reopen

Damaged in 2024's storms, the iconic resort is for sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Impact100 SRQ held its fundraising reveal event on April 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Impact100 SRQ raises $864,000 for grants to nonprofits

Grants of $108,000 will be awarded later in 2025 to nonprofits working in five areas of philanthropy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By None |
  • April 10, 2025
Construction rises along Tampa Riverwalk on Pendry Hotel & Residences

A refined expression of the polished comfort and contemporary luxury of the esteemed Montage Hotels & Resorts lineage, Pendry Tampa offers unrivaled amenities and a renowned culture of hospitality, amid one of the nation’s hottest downtowns.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Students at William H. Bashaw Elementary School planted a new garden last week with the help from Supervisor of Student Nutrition Skye Grundy (left), EBD self-contain teacher Ms. Bratton, EarthBox representative Will Carlton and Principal James Dougherty.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 22, 2025
Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Sarasota Opera will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House during its 2025-2026 season.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2024
Sarasota Opera beefs up development staff

The opera hires two new team members and promotes a third.

  • Arts + Culture
A cold and rainy day didn't deter participants of a ceremeonial groundbreaking of the Celery Fields Quad Parcels re-wilding project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2025
Re-wilding of Celery Fields project gets underway

A groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of Phase 1 of bringing nature back to the Quad Parcels of the county's Celery Fields site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sea turtle hatchling released on Longboat Key after being rehabbed at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2024
New sea turtle lighting issues arise for St. Regis Longboat Key

According to town staff, the resort has received $6,850 in fines since May 10, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported three sea turtle hatchling disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2025
City to decide on Hyatt appeal, SPAC agreement on Monday

The SPAC implementation agreement and the appeal of Hyatt Regency redevelopment approval highlight Monday's Sarasota City Commission agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Bender, Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke own Ed's Tavern and McGrath's Kitchen & Cocktails on Main Street.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2024
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets fresh look before 20th anniversary

New restaurants and reimagined dining aim at enticing new customers as Main Street at Lakewood Ranch heads into its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko speaks with supporters following Monday's hearing before the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 20, 2025
Performing Arts Center pact faces another delay

The twice-postponed implementation agreement between the city and the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation will be revisited prior to May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shanaia Nadesu, a fourth grader at Innovation Academy, provided an illustration.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 15, 2025
Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Step out in 2025 with these Sarasota arts events
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 1, 2025
Step out in 2025 with these Sarasota arts events

From "Funny Girl" to "Figaro," here are eight shows that you won't want to miss in the new year.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Gilmore-Clarke catches up with fellow Women's Guild members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Women's Guild launches new scholarship program

Among other activities kicking off the year, the Women's Guild welcomed dozens of new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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