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Pat Neal is chairman of Neal Communities.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2024
Pat Neal donates award, and more, to land conservation group

Neal Communities chairman makes $350,000 gift to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The study area for the Main Street Complete Streets project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2024
Main Street vision community meeting set for Dec. 17

Initial concepts for the Main Street Complete Streets project will be revealed at the Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guests dine under a tent in Ken Thompson Park for the Lawn Party during the 2022 event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
Longboat Lawn Party, delayed until March, now canceled

The Kiwanis event, usually held in December, was delayed because of the hurricanes and is now pushed until its traditional date.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Ashley Kozel and Liebe Gamble
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 9, 2025
Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball celebrates new exhibit featuring George Harrison

The "Here Comes the Moon" theme kicked off Harrison's exhibit, which highlights his passion for gardening.

  • Black Tie
Paddi Juliano and Magda Shea
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 9, 2025
Heart & Soul on Palm lets the community celebrate Valentine's Day together

The event brought together a funk band, photo-ops, couples and friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
How we compare
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 21, 2025
How we compare

Living in a capitalistic, competitive society, we all like to know how we compare. Are we best? Worst? First? Last?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Members of Sarasota County's award-winning Fleet Services team at the NAFA 100 Best Fleets in the Americas awards.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2024
Sarasota fleet services team ranked among the Americas' best

National Association of Fleet Administrators rates Sarasota County's maintenance team 13th among its top 100 Best Public Fleets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The condominium has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,685 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 19, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 3-7 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in The Pierre on Longboat Club Road tops the week's sales at $4.15 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Island Chapel collected underwear to donate to Turning Points in the month of September
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 25, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel collects donations at September charity happy hour

Chapel members gathered in fellowship and collected clothing for Turning Points in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Boo Run is invaded by zombie cheerleaders Morgan Ross and McKenna White of Lakewood Ranch. While the both were set to run, Ross said, "It doesn't mean I'm good at it."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2023
Twentieth Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch continues to make a difference

The annual race raises funds for the Another Day for Gray Foundation and the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Centre Shops of Longboat Key
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 21, 2023
Longboat Key shopping center for sale for $7.6M

The center, which sits on 4.6 acres, is said to be one of the largest parcels on Longboat Key on the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center is on State Street in downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2023
Training program for nonprofit board members seeks applicants

Candidates must be active or prospective nonprofit board members in the Gulf Coast region.

  • Sarasota
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Joaquin Cortez and Craig Mutch won first place in the people's choice awards, doubles, for "Be the Change" at the 2024 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2025
Tickets now available for 2025 Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Early-purchase ticket, parking and sponsorship opportunities for the annual Siesta Beach sandsculpting event are now available.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 13, 2025
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign

The Sarasota County School District said District 5 representative Tim Enos had announced his resignation Aug. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lido Beach will reopen to the public Saturday, Nov. 2 following significant impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 1, 2024
Lido Beach to reopen Saturday

Public restrooms and the concession stand will be open, and lifeguards will be on duty.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Friendship Centers staff welcomed 150 guests to their Blooming Friendships Gala on Feb. 29 and include Amanda Olsen, Declan Sheehy, Jodel Velarde, Julie Ann Barowski and Kathy Pappas
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 1, 2024
Friendships bloom at the Senior Friendship Centers leap-year gala

The nonprofit honored Project Pride's Jason Champion as its Friend of the Year.

  • Black Tie
Robert Jendelund and Dave Pfister
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 7, 2024
Longboat Key Tennis Center celebrates 25th anniversary

The party was filled with cake, lifelong friends and an exhibition match between tennis pros.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 29, 2024
Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud

Prosecutors say he collected nearly $300K in disability payments while continuing to work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 387 S. Washington Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,268 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 16, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on South Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
There are an estimated 700 vacation rental properties across the city of Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2024
Hundreds of vacation rentals still not registered with the city

Deadline to register vacation rentals with the city of Sarasota is Dec. 31. Some 600 unregistrated properties remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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