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By Observer Staff |
August 16, 2024

St. Regis Longboat Key welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
May 15, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for April 29 to May 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Beach Residences condominium tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
July 31, 2024

Skinny-dipper removed from hotel pool

A woman left by her baby's father in a hotel parking lot finds a pool, strips and takes a dip. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
July 17, 2024

Property tax referendum funds career pathways, teacher retention

Voters will decide whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
February 11, 2024

Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead

The best-selling author delighted the more than 600 luncheon attendees with his special brand of humor.

Black Tie

By Ryan Kohn |
April 24, 2024

A look back on some Sarasota-area NFL stars

Combined, Sarasota's high schools have had 25 players record stats in the NFL.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 22, 2024

Garden club digs into strengthening roots

A determined group of gardening gurus overcame a slow start and is now a thriving Lakewood Ranch club. But it’s not all about plants.

East County
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
June 30, 2023

Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 22, 2023

Street closures announced for Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Sarasota streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Vehicles not moved will be towed.

Sarasota
News

By Tom Edwards |
June 18, 2024

Give credit for reading scores where it’s due

Superintendent Asplen laid the groundwork. Teachers, administrators and staff persevered through turmoil, and now Terry Connor is keeping the momentum going.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
April 25, 2024

Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
January 17, 2024

Population growth spawns prosperity. Development comes with it.

Anyone who lives in Florida, full or part time, and thinks they have the right to keep others from having what you have is delusional. Don’t like it? Go back to New Jersey.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
June 18, 2024

Steps taken toward adding 200-plus low-income housing units

The design of one housing development "saddened" him, says Planning Board Chair Michael Halflants.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
February 15, 2024

Sarasota remembers Nora Patterson, former mayor and commissioner

Nora Patterson embodied the ideals of a true public servant, living a life dedicated to public service and leaving a lasting impression on Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 15, 2023

Training program for nonprofit board members seeks applicants

Candidates must be active or prospective nonprofit board members in the Gulf Coast region.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 21, 2024

One dead after Friday shooting at Beneva shopping center

One victim was pronounced dead at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a midday shooting at Sarasota Commons Shopping Center.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
May 28, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for May 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Foremast Place tops the week's sales at $2.55 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
March 6, 2024

Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 27, 2024

Developer ready to make commercial plaza a reality on Longboat Key

The project will provide over 14,000 square feet of commercial space among six spaces in a prime mid-Key location along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Sarasota Art Museum |
March 7, 2024

Two New Exhibitions Come To Sarasota Art Museum

To learn more about and see these two new exhibitions, visit Sarasota Art Museum, located at the old Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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