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By Jim DeLa |
December 3, 2024

Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 16, 2024

Debris cleanup continues in Sarasota

More than 1 million cubic yards of debris has been collected to date.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 18, 2024

Pop-up food bank scheduled for Sunday

All Faiths Food Bank and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee are partnering to provide groceries to Hurricane Milton-impacted residents in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
January 7, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 16-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Anchorage Place tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jim DeLa |
October 17, 2024

Sarasota granted $100,000 in hurricane aid for school staff

More than 4,000 school district employees have responded to a survey on needs.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 19, 2025

Manatee County to leave Longboat Key plaza space in August

The county planned to turn the leased space into a community center with adult education classes but now is shifting away from putting money into a leased space.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
January 8, 2025

Follow the law when it comes to pickups in driveways

Nightclub noise will have negative impact in Lakewood Ranch, readers say.

East County
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
January 21, 2025

Calusa Country Club to open in Lakewood Ranch in February

Lakewood Ranch's newest golf course will feature 30 holes and a socialized concept.

East County
Business

By Observer Staff |
October 29, 2024

8-year-old dirt bike rider hospitalized after crash with police officer

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a crash Monday evening that involved an SPD officer and an 8-year-old boy riding a dirt bike.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 25, 2024

Guest owed $15,000 in unpaid hotel bill

After attempting to collect a more than $15,000 tab, a downtown hotel called law enforcement for assistance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dylan Campbell |
February 4, 2025

Braden River's TOPSoccer program is a sanctuary for participants all to enjoy

The recreational soccer program has been serving children with disabilities since 2007.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 21, 2024

Attainable housing is 'happening' downtown, says Sarasota planning director

A city incentive has developers including a percentage of affordable housing in downtown residential project plans.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 17, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Johnson Estates home on Kenilworth Street tops the week's sales at $3.45 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 14, 2025

Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 23, 2025

Cost to keep the Van Wezel going estimated at $17 million

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 31, 2024

The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building

The project is expected to be complete by summer of 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 14, 2025

Town staffer finds balance with tiring work and passion for weightlifting

Matthew Ballew's busy days working for Longboat Key Public Works are paired with a lifestyle of weightlifting and bodybuilding, which has taught him important life lessons.