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By Observer Staff |
December 17, 2024

Sarasota ranks second in US in GoFundMe giving

More than 500 active fundraising campaigns are active in this area.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
December 20, 2024

The Waffle Stop, Sarasota 'Elvis Ate Here' restaurant, to close by end of 2024

A Sarasota institution, The Waffle Stop, is closing after 74 years.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
February 20, 2025

Siesta Key estate hits the market at $31.5 million

"Crystal Waters" is a custom-built West Indies-style mansion on 2.7 acres and 217 feet on Little Sarasota Bay.

Siesta Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 6, 2025

Downtown Master Plan Committee kicks off with procurement debate

Led by chairman Howard Davis, some of the 13-member Sarasota Downtown Master Plan Update Committee challenge the process of selecting a consultant to help guide the update of the 2020 plan.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2024

New Tempo Hotel by Hilton planned for Fruitville Road

A 10-story, 125-room Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to replace a row of one-story merchant spaces, providing multiple adjustments are granted.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 15, 2025

Nesting osprey pair captures attention of Longboat drivers

Keen-eyed drivers may be able to see the nest before the season comes to a close at the end of the month.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 9, 2025

Barbara Ford-Coates recalls a career of fun in Sarasota tax office

Losing her husband and her first election over a span of two months, long-time Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates looks toward "the next celebration around the corner."

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 11, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Lakewood Ranch

A Pomello Park home on 213th Street East tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
January 18, 2024

World Champions Cup books The Concession for 2024, 2025 and 2028

Team USA won the inaugural event, held at The Concession in December in the Lakewood Ranch area, in dramatic fashion.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
March 15, 2025

Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

Arts + Culture

By Mirabai Holland |
May 19, 2024

How to take care of your bone health

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know to be your healthiest.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robert Plunket |
November 7, 2024

This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 10, 2024

Sarasota County Tax Collector: Barbara Ford-Coates

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Vinnie Portell |
February 27, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
March 2, 2025

Longboat Key named best island to visit in the South

Travel + Leisure labeled Longboat Key "one of the region's best-kept secrets," citing its plethora of activities available to visitors "even in the depths of winter."