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A Concession home at 19443 Newlane Place sold for $3,082,500. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,020
square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 25-29 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Newlane Place tops the week's sales at $3,082,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Co-chairs are Trustee Peter Offringa and Allison Gregory.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 11, 2024
Artful Lobster raises over $380,000 for Hermitage Artist Retreat programs and hurricane recovery

The sold-out luncheon supported the organization, which provides a place for musicians, writers and artists to create new work.

  • Black Tie
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2025
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 1, 2025
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have special seasons in the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Columbia Restaurant is known for its authentic Cuban sandwiches, vibrant paella and signature sangria.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2025
Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

A staple for visitors and locals alike, the Columbia Restaurant shares the legacy behind its tasty traditions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Atria Cafe is a bakery by day and pizzeria by evening.
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • October 19, 2024
Celebrate National Pizza Month with a slice of heaven

A savory slice from one of these restaurants is guaranteed to steal a pizza your heart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The 50th annual Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular begins, with a solo by Walter Godfrey.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2024
Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular celebrates 50th anniversary

The event featured a nativity scene with live animals, a former Broadway performer and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is presenting "A Motown Christmas" through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 11, 2024
WBTT celebrates 25 years of making joyful noise

Nate Jacobs built a theater dedicated to telling African American stories and nurturing talented young people — with a little help from friends.

  • Arts + Culture
Roommates get into altercation over body lotion scandal
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2025
Roommates get into altercation over body lotion scandal

One man accused another of using his body lotion, which resulted in an alleged physical assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Members of the American Legion Unit of Sarasota Bay Post. No. 30 make their way down Main Street during the Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2023.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2024
Street closures announced for Sarasota's Memorial Day Parade

Three downtown streets will be closed from 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eagle Scouts past and present gather together in front of the Don Collins Scout House.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 23, 2025
Boy Scouts Troop 50 celebrates 70 years

The troop, the oldest in Sarasota County, has been supported by Pine Shores Presbyterian Church since its inception.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday

Breeze transit services are resuming on a limited basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Igor Pertile works with the plants.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 28, 2024
Farmer education program gives aspiring growers a head start in the field

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has partnered with Mote Aquaculture Research Park to use its facility for the program, which gives farmers hands-on farming and business development experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The National Basketball Association named Rick Barry one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 20, 2025
Has age softened NBA star Rick Barry? Ask his pickleball opponents.

This part-time Lakewood Ranch resident was one of the most prolific scorers and accurate free throw shooters in basketball’s history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Armstrong first sold jewelry to her Lakewood Ranch High classmates. Now she operates a store in Brooklyn and sells jewelry to celebrities.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 4, 2025
Popular jewelry brand traces roots back to Lakewood Ranch

Kelsey Armstrong says her inspiration for Haricot Vert back goes back to her time at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paramedic Angel Wells
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 6, 2024
Therapy pets are the antidote to fire department's storm-related stress

The Humane Society of Sarasota County has been conducting visits to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker High junior J.P. Lattimore has emerged as a leader this season on the boys varsity basketball team.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 30, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: J.P. Lattimore

The junior forward is leading Booker High in scoring this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joe Casey, Michael Jayne Walker and Brian Ott star in "59th Street Bridge," which runs through March 30 at FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 14-20

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kinsey Robb at Art Center Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director departs for national nonprofit

After helping revitalize Art Center Sarasota as executive director, Kinsey Robb now brings her experience to Art Dealers Association of America.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County's most popular beach reopens Saturday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key Beach set for Saturday reopening

Sarasota County staff have been at work ensuring a safe and accessible environment for the beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Executive Chef Michael Decorcie from Drift at Lido Beach Resort showcases his arancini special.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 12, 2025
Upcoming Longboat foodie festival to help hurricane recovery

Taste and Tunes of the Keys returns on Feb. 27 with a dozen eateries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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