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By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2024

Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 12, 2024

Two City Island institutions pick up pieces to keep going

Helene and Milton battered the Old Salty Dog and New Pass Grill & Bait Shop. But they plan to come back — yet again.

Sarasota
News

By Robert Plunket |
November 21, 2024

State-of-the-art model home offers a master class in contemporary design

John Cannon's farmhouse modern Wild Blue model home, Pindari, blends the latest in styles, mixing farmhouse elements with contemporary design.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 25, 2024

Chalk Fest organizers bring a new art to Sarasota — and the US

This year's Chalk Festival will bring international floral artists to Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By None |
August 21, 2024

Nude woman found sleeping it off near Marina Jack

All-night drinking binge leaves a woman naked and lying beneath a tree. Read this and more tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Louis Llovio |
September 23, 2023

Prime downtown Sarasota property sold to prominent local developers

The Kauffman Family Partnership and Jebco Ventures have bought a nearly acre piece of property along Main Street and between two developments set to change the commercial corridor.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Leinfuss |
November 18, 2024

Village Idiots continue their mission to make roadways safer for cyclists

In a place with plenty of clubs and groups, the Village Idiots Cycling Club of Lakewood Ranch stands out, both in longevity — 15 years — and its core mission of bringing people together through a common passion.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 1: Teresa Mast

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Andrew Warfield |
August 10, 2024

Humane Society moves closer to buying city lot for dog-walking path

More than half of a 1.6-acre city-owned site adjacent to the Humane Society of Sarasota County is under a stormwater retention easement. The rest would be a walking path.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 17, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 2-6 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Highfield Circle tops the week's sales at $3.7 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
August 3, 2024

Sarasota rower Clark Dean takes Olympic bronze with U.S. Men's Eight

It is Team USA's first medal in the event since 2008.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 26, 2024

Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2024

Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching

Registration and party affiliation changes must be done by July 22.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 23, 2024

Sarasota County taxpayers on the hook for $270,000 in legal fees

The Sarasota County Commission approved settlement agreements on attorneys' fees for Siesta Key hotel opponents.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
August 7, 2024

Nonprofit creates education fund in honor of Palm Aire resident

Science and Technology Society fund will provide educational programming to students.

Sarasota
News

By Patricia Maraia |
July 29, 2024

Keep politics out of medicine, SMH

The Medical Freedom movement has morphed into polarizing agendas that present an imminent threat to the quality and longevity of our valued community hospital.