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By Adam Hughes |
July 13, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for June 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in the Epoch Building tops the week’s sales at $11.15 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
August 2, 2023

Twerking teens ding-dong ditch doorbell cam in downtown tower

A resident expressed concern over security after trespassers' prank. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
June 29, 2023

Sarasota police search for missing man

Police are asking for public assistance in locating 67-year-old Roger May.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore |
October 18, 2023

‘Live Local’ will help affordability — a bit

The lack of affordably priced housing, especially rental housing near wage-earner jobs, remains one of Sarasota’s most vexing economic and social challenges.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 17, 2023

CareerEdge receives $125,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The workforce development program, led by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, will use the funds to support workforce development initiatives.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 1, 2023

The best things to do on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys in November, December, January

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
November 28, 2023

Sarasota restaurant puts fast-casual spin on sushi

Pacific Counter recently opened a location in The Landings.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Emily Leinfuss |
January 26, 2024

New leader takes the helm of Longboat’s chamber of commerce

Kim Verreault, the new president and CEO of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, is a hands-on leader with a knack for community building.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 10, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 12-18

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
August 2, 2023

$100,000 donation will fully fund Sarasota's mental health court through 2023

Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated $100,000 to the Comprehensive Treatment Court for offenders with mental health disorders. He donated $50,000 to the program earlier this year.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 24, 2023

Sarasota and Siesta Key natives team up on 'The Challenge'

Alyssa Lopez from Sarasota and Alyssa Snider from Siesta Key formed a close bond while filming the reality TV series' current season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 5, 2024

Town moves ahead on ordinance to increase maximum seawall height

No minimum height can be established at present, but Longboat Key town staff recommended a greater maximum height allowance to address resiliency.

Longboat Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
March 5, 2024

Tai chi master shares expertise with The Paradise Center students

Max G. Yan taught his annual master tai chi class at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 30, 2023

New county dispatch system will enhance response times

Upgrades at the Sarasota County Public Safety Communications Center will provide more accurate data with location-based routing.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
May 5, 2023

The Bay Park begins to take shape — and it’s just getting started

A core group of business, civic and philanthropic leaders in Sarasota came together over the past decade for one common cause: to turn a parking lot into a world-class park.