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Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2023
Brain health gets a boost with Vital Signs screener

Brain health experts say Vital Signs signals an important step in national awareness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • October 24, 2024
One Park Sarasota Condo Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Quay

“One Park Sarasota embodies our longstanding commitment to redefining luxury in Downtown Sarasota’s Waterfront District,” said Kevin Maloney, founder and CEO of PMG.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
A sample of the thank you cards Linda Mitchell has received. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police discover homicide during welfare check
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2025
Sarasota Police discover homicide during welfare check

The possible homicide was committed Tuesday night in a home in the 2200 block of Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gracewater at Sarasota |
  • February 29, 2024
Gracewater at Sarasota is now open. Come visit!

The community’s three stunning model homes will give you a glimpse at life in this amenity-filled, resort-inspired lifestyle community.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Instructor Terri Noyes talks with Pete Clausen about the basics of scoring in pickleball.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 14, 2025
Pickleball clinic teaches newcomers basics of the growing sport

The Jan. 13 clinic hosted at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key gave people the opportunity to learn from two certified instructors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Purple Ribbon Committee has until June 30, 2025 to submit its report on suggestions for repurposing the Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Cost to keep the Van Wezel going estimated at $17 million

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High baseball sophomore Caiden Cabral.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caiden Cabral

The Riverview High baseball sophomore had two big games April 18-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Flamingo FLCO LLC sold the home at 469 E. Royal Flamingo Drive to David and Karen Behrens, of Sarasota, for $7,999,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 29- Aug. 2 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on East Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week's sales at $8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The KSA Architecture rendering of Saravela shows two towers of varying heights.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 27, 2024
Downtown mixed-use development will straddle zoning districts

Saravela is planned for 1.7 acres at North Tamiami Trail between Fourth and Fifth streets. At 11 and 18 stories it will be split by Downtown Bayfront and Downtown Core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore Aubri Antczak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Aubri Antczak

The Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore holds the school record in the 3,200-meter run (11:04.22)

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A mini-park is a key feature of The Bay park Phase 2 Cultural District.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 22, 2024
Update on The Bay becomes object lesson in resilience

Bay Park Conservancy's AG Lafley tells County Commission native Florida outperforms the built environment as The Bay park never closed after Hurricane Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enforced parking hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 20, 2012
Commission approves ticket late-fee increase

Fees will increase for drivers who wait to pay their parking tickets, but those who pay promptly will receive a $5 discount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soleta Golf Club held a Grand Opening media day event on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to showcase the brand-new par-72 course in Myakka City.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 13, 2024
Soleta Golf Club brings destination golf to Myakka City

The Nick Price-designed golf course officially opened on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2025
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2025-26 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 25,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch Library is the only project that has been completed at Premier Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 22, 2024
No money, but Manatee County plans for new Palmetto park?

Premier project drags, but $30 million will be spent on a veterans' memorial park.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The home at 614 Owl Way has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,366 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This is the latest rendering that shows the aquatics and pickleball complex (top right), the library, a parking garage and a Sheriff's Office substation at Premier Park. Could a events center be next?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2024
Hopefully, Manatee County is about to rain transparency

Whether it comes to road projects or an indoor facility, the residents need to be better informed.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will feature a glass-enclosed stairwell at the center of the building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 31, 2024
Looking ahead to the top Sarasota County news in 2025

New county buildings, mall redevelopment planning and Siesta Key hotel battles are all in store for the coming year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A team from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission releases a female Florida panther that had been rescued as a kitten in 2011 at the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Florida panthers, still a rare sight, are seeking suitable territories to survive

Bill Samuels, founder of the Florida Panther Project, has devoted much of his adult life to the preservation of the endangered feline.

  • East County
  • News
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