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Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 21, 2024
Sarasota faces months of debris collection

The volume of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Milton is estimated at up to four times that of Hurricane Ian in 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The GCCF Rapid Response Fund benefits Second Heart Homes, which experienced significant structural damage at several of its homes that provide permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals with mental health conditions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2024
GCCF makes fast grants to assist in hurricane relief and recovery

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives $500,000 from its Rapid Response Fund to more than a dozen local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Di Bartolomeo is starting a resident volunteer board to connect communities in District 5.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2025
Former commission candidate finds new way to be involved in Manatee County

Joe Di Bartolomeo is starting a volunteer group for Manatee County residents living in District 5.

  • East County
  • News
From left, Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, RPBW's Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman during the July 16 "Meet the Architects" workshop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2024
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy is one of six schools in Sarasota that will have speed detection cameras in the school zone.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 15, 2024
School zone speed cameras coming to Sarasota

Speeds around six schools in the city will be monitored in a new program authorized by the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office is inspecting several designated poliing places on barrier islands Friday to determine if they will be able to be operational by Election Day, officials said.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 4, 2024
Elections supervisor inspecting polling sites damaged by Helene

Storm surge damage could prompt sites on the barrier islands to move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2024
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Outlined in red is the proposed site for a future development fronting Fruitville Road and Fourth Street near Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 3, 2024
Developer offers downtown upgrades in exchange for building height

The currently unproposed project would exchange increased maximum height for an enhanced pedestrian experience, public parking and affordable housing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steven Brown, WBTT Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and Patricia Vandenberg
  • By Lori Sax |
  • November 18, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 25th anniversary in style

More than 450 people enjoyed a night of drinks, dinner, dancing and dazzling performances to mark the milestone for WBTT.

  • Black Tie
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations

The Sarasota neighborhood was chosen as the 29th best place to retire in America in a survey of retirees by MarketBeat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arhaus, a furniture store, is expected to open at Center Point in March.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2025
Center Point at Waterside construction will finish in 2025

Brett Hutchens, president of commercial real estate firm CASTO, anticipates the development will have its final grand openings in March.

  • East County
  • News
With the elementary portion of Lake Manatee K-8, right, opening in August 2025, and the middle school portion, being constructed on the left, opening in August 2026, the School District of Manatee County needs to redistrict in 2025.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 2, 2025
Redistricting among issues Manatee schools will face in 2025

With five new schools opening by 2027, the School Board of Manatee County will have to approve new school zones.

  • East County
  • Schools
Unit 701 at 128 Golden Gate Point has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,000 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point tops the week's sales at $3.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By The Owen Golden Gate Point |
  • April 11, 2024
The Owen Golden Gate Point Checks All the Boxes for a Luxurious Lifestyle

Every facet of The Owen Golden Gate Point is designed to provide a remarkably luxurious lifestyle in the heart of Sarasota’s thriving downtown district.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Rick Piccolo speaks to the attendees at the 2024 Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County meeting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2024
EDC awards SRQ chief its highest honor

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County surprised Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's Rick Piccolo with the Clyde Nixon Leadership Award at its annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT has opened the westbound span of Little Ringling Bridge (left) and inspections may begin on Sunday on the eastbound span.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2024
Westbound span of Little Ringling Bridge opens

The eastbound span may be closed sometime on Sunday to conduct inspections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McNeal Elementary third-grade teacher Stacy Freeman is one of four finalists for the 2025 School District of Manatee County Educator of the Year award.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 1, 2025
McNeal Elementary teacher named a finalist for Educator of the Year

Through her 18 years of teaching, Stacy Freeman's work goes beyond the classroom

  • East County
  • Schools
YabbaDabbaDoo of Reddick, Florida, with JD Ivines and Steve Adams, makes a leap from the water.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 16, 2024
Powerboats go full-throttle in the waters off Lido Beach

The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix continued the tradition of high-performance racing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Oscar Mayer 'hotdoggers' Kaitlin Goldstein and Cooper Albert drive around the country to spread brand awareness and tease out some smiles.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 15, 2024
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile serves smiles to Lakewood Ranch

Nostalgia and photo opportunities were aplenty when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile arrived in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian School junior quarterback Ben Milliken.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Milliken

The Sarasota Christian quarterback is putting up massive numbers in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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