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By Andrew Warfield |
October 30, 2024

One Park West approval completes planning for The Quay

The construction schedule will depend on final plans for the adjacent Hyatt Regency site redevelopment, which will impact views and pricing in the 69-unit residential tower.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 25, 2024

Hurricane damage takes a bite out of city's fund balance

Sarasota Deputy City Manager estimates cost of damage repairs and citywide cleanup at $18 million.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 23, 2024

Fabulous Arts Foundation repairs new LGBTQ+ center following Hurricane Milton

The center, which suffered serious damage from the storm, is being repaired to offer programming and a "safe space" for the community.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 18, 2023

City to hold attainable housing open houses in August, September

With downtown plan complete, city staff turns its attention to commercial corridors and centers.

Sarasota
News

By James Peter |
February 8, 2024

Sarasota nonprofit says the time to adapt to climate change is now

Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting will present climate change research and possible adaptations at an upcoming lecture.

Sarasota
News

By Letter to the Editor |
September 5, 2024

Opening of St. Regis is not all good news

Some Longboaters are disappointed in what the St. Regis development could have been.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
October 22, 2024

New city attorney, interim city manager named by Sarasota commission

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously choose Joseph Polzak as city attorney and long-time employee Doug Jeffocat as interim city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 4, 2024

Myakka Elephant Ranch puts guests to work, not elephants

With three elephants retired from the entertainment industry living on the compound, Myakka Elephant Ranch provides engaging experience while promoting elephant conservation.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
November 24, 2024

Grove workers bring a Thanksgiving feast to the masses

When it comes to feast mode, not many can compare to the Grove's recipe for Thanksgiving success. The Lakewood Ranch restaurant uses military precision to feed 7,000 people turkey and all the fixings.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 16, 2024

Recommendations explained and local tax ballot questions

Those of you who have slogged through the many long diatribes on this page surely are familiar by now with the predictable slant at election time.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
July 23, 2024

Funding hiccup downsizes affordable housing project, for now

The city of Sarasota approves Amaryllis Park Place III with one less building than planned because of county funding timing complications.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 10, 2024

Restaurant's oyster program helps diners become environmental stewards

Chiles Hospitality recently partnered with Gulf Shellfish Institute to bring vertical oyster gardens to Mar Vista and send some home with diners.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
September 27, 2024

All quiet on the eastern Manatee front following Hurricane Helene

While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
June 11, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High rising junior golfer has been on a summer hot streak.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 11, 2024

Key Chorale celebrates its ruby anniversary

Collaboration with other cultural groups has been Key Chorale's hallmark during its 40-year history.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
October 20, 2023

Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people

The 2021 crash killed four men near a truck that was stopped on the shoulder due to a flat tire.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 10, 2024

Longboat Key PD to increase public outreach on pedestrian, bicyclist safety

Officers recently completed a course designed to be an overview of state laws and best practices related to pedestrian safety, which came with a grant to allow for directed patrols.