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1233 Hillview Drive is listed at nearly $34 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2023
Sarasota home listing priced at $33.8 million

The bayfront estate is located in Harbor Acres with views of Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 16, 2023
Town provides updates on extended bus service, new library

A joint meeting between Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials also included details on the St. Armands pump system failure during Hurricane Idalia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florence and the Spice Boys serves up Middle Eastern fusion cuisine.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2024
Middle Eastern fusion restaurant to open UTC location

Florence and the Spice Boys targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The annual Pineapple Drop in downtown Sarasota will bring street closures beginning Dec. 29.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 17, 2022
SPD warns about New Year's Eve street closures, illegal celebrating

Street closures for the annual Pineapple Drop in downtown Sarasota will begin on Dec. 29. Police also warn against illegal celebrations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million

The 34236 has a new record — despite a big price drop.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Residents won't be fooled by City Island proposal
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 3, 2024
Residents won't be fooled by City Island proposal

A reader writes that a proposal to "activate" Ken Thompson Park would be better as an April Fools' joke.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Demolition is underway at the former Sweet Tomatoes site on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 19, 2024
Demolition of Sarasota restaurant makes way for new development

Heavy machinery tore down the former location of Sweet Tomatoes, near The Landings Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David and Jeff Koffman at their day job as owners of Design Works in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2024
Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Honey Co. owner Alma Johnson and employee Michelle Edwards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Honey Co. finds new home at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Hurricane Ian impacts, rising costs and other challenges led to the decision to relocate.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sea turtle hatchling released on Longboat Key after being rehabbed at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 31, 2024
Sea turtle disorientation issues persist on Longboat and Lido keys

Although Longboat's lighting ordinances help, recent data shows disorientations are still a problem for hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mara Torres González will host the grand opening of Mara Art Studio + Gallery on Friday, Nov. 3.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 30, 2023
Sarasota's Mara Gallery is on the move

The visual arts venue opens on South Palm Avenue in time for the First Friday Gallery Artwalk on Nov. 3.

  • Arts + Culture
Glenn and Arlo Darling, 4, enjoy spending time together while flying through the air.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2024
Sarasota County Fair thrills audiences with circus acts

The attractions at the 100th anniversary event ranged from those involving towering heights to ground-based agricultural activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2024
Steve Spurrier talks at Rams football fundraiser

The "Head Ball Coach" shared stories and advice from the sideline.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Built in 1983, the home at 7722 Sanderling Road has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,377 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
It was always a done deal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 27, 2024
It was always a done deal

Longboat residents didn’t really have a say about the Town Center Green. Town commissioners decided it would be a library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The site plan of the new Sarasota County Regional Fire Training Academy, color-coded in phases under current funding.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 11, 2024
New $73M fire academy needed now, says County Commission

Sarasota commissioners douse plans to build a pared-down $53.8 million training facility and ask staff to explore additional funding sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexander Simon, 1, makes his way across the floor in the Diaper Derby.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 28, 2024
Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs

The 2024 Community Baby Shower highlighted services for families while keeping kids entertained with events like the “Diaper Derby.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Juan Uribe and Miranda Vidro are professional dancers from the Fred Astaire studio in Sarasota.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 18, 2024
An Unconventional Evening delivers an interactive Valentine

Sarasota Art Museum supporters celebrate the day of love at the museum, complete with a 1940s USO theme.

  • Black Tie
The Unit 303 condominium at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 24-28 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Sage LBK tops the week's sales at $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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