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John Woodman, a division manager for Homes by Towne, sits on a swing at the new Midway Park. A grand opening is being held April 12 at the park that connects the Wild Blue and Shellstone communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2025
Two Waterside communities unveil a park at their midway point

Wild Blue and Shellstone combine to build an exceptional athlete and social facility.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This house at 424 Bowdoin Circle on Lido Shores in Sarasota was just listed for sale.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota waterfront house listed for $15 million

The house on Lido Shores is just the latest Sarasota property priced at more than $10 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Breakers, the country's leading Tom Petty tribute band, will perform Oct. 19.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2024
As renovations draw to a close, The Bay prepares to celebrate second anniversary

This year's events lineup includes an improved Boo! at the Bay and the final concert tour of Average White Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban

The ban will remain in effect until at least April 29.

  • East County
  • News
Prominent national restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is opening Ocean Prime at The Quay on Dec 21.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 11, 2024
Ocean Prime is ready to open at The Quay

The $10 million, two-story restaurant featuring waterfront views will debut on Dec. 21.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ringling College of Art and Design film students Ella Satterfield, Beau Agrawal and Almendra Kovac worked on the documentaries.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 26, 2025
Documentaries chronicling Longboat environment set to make waves

Buzz is percolating over a unique program that paired local college film students with a Rotary Club to document some Longboat Key-centric ecology success stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Obsidian would be built on this site next to Bay Plaza. The single-story building with seven storefronts will be demolished.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2024
Obsidian OK'd, but final approval is far from achieved

Bay Plaza residents have appealed administrative approval of adjustments of the 342-foot residential tower to the Planning Board, setting into motion perhaps two years of possible legal battles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attorney Brenda Patten addresses the Planning Board as (from left) consultant Philip DiMaria and historic preservation specialist architects Igor Reyes and Rick Gonzalez look on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2025
Developer accused of scare tactics over Mira Mar preservation

The either/or scenario of twin condo towers to provide capital to preserve the historic structure, or a 10-story apartment "box," was continued by the Planning Board until April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Club Leaf & Bean in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 29, 2024
Cigar club on Longboat Key is now open for its inaugural members

Club Leaf & Bean co-owners Mark Zini and Matt Kaltenberger are close to reaching their max for membership for the new members-only social cigar lounge on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Travel + Leisure has ranked Siesta Beach as No. 42 in the world and the best beach in the U.S.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2025
Siesta Beach again ranked among the world's best

Travel + Leisure has named Siesta Beach on its list of the world's top 50 and the best in the U.S.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Timeline for utilities undergrounding project remains far from concrete

Phase 2 of Longboat Key’s underground utilities project is close to completion, but the rest of the project’s timeline is still to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben have been entertaining crowds at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Club for more than 25 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2025
25 years of spinning tunes for the Elks

Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben celebrate the last quarter century while raising funds for the Elks' Harry Anna fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joel and Gail Morganroth have lived on Siesta Key for about 12 years.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2025
The Morganroths use their involvement — not just their checks — to make an impact

It's hard to remain low-profile when you have donated more than $30 million to some of the region's iconic institutions: Selby, Ringling and SMH. Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth have nearly pulled it off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Death of Palm Aire couple likely homicide-suicide, investigators say
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Death of Palm Aire couple likely homicide-suicide, investigators say

A weapon and a note were found in connection with the death of a couple in their late 80s, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
The yellow outline shows the approximately 43-acre parcel where 99 homes are proposed.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Homebuilder shares plans for new residential development

The site plan shows 99 homes on 44 acres near State Road 64 and Uihlein Road in East County.

  • East County
  • News
The first phase of Sarasota Station by One Stop Housing on Fruitville Road is planned for 201 units, at least 20% of them priced at or below the range for 80% of the area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2023
Housing ordinance approved, incentivizing affordable units downtown

The Sarasota City Commission approved incentives for public parking and attainable housing, though the lack of public input remains a point of contention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Unit 202 condominium at 188 Golden Gate Point was built in 2015 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,879 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 26, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Mira Mar Beach on Avenida Veneccia tops the week’s sales at $5.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A new historical marker was dedicated at Gillespie Park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 12, 2025
New Gillespie Park historical marker honors Sarasota's first mayor

The new marker honors the contributions of John Hamilton Gillespie, the "father of Sarasota," in the park bearing his name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Hamey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Jennifer Hamey

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Ricardo Robinson-Shinall has worked in the Braden River High School theater department since 2016.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 19, 2025
'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

  • East County
  • Schools
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