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The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2024
18-story condo tower is back before Sarasota city staff

Slightly shorter and with more commercial space, Obsidian still faces opposition from Bay Plaza residents. Approval will also require zoning code adjustments by staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer safely retrieves resident's firearm from flooded home
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 22, 2024
Officer safely retrieves resident's firearm from flooded home

The resident asked for an officer’s help in retrieving and clearing the submerged shotgun after hurricane flooding. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Christian Retreat welcomes all denominations to stay and worship.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2024
The Family Church at Christian Retreat welcomes all denominations

The retreat was founded in 1968 and sits on 110 acres overlooking the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch resident Bea Gardner celebrates her second place victory with her horse Charlie.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 2, 2024
Grand Living hosts first charity event with a Kentucky Derby

Residents raised $3,195 for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation for the neonatal intensive care unit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” runs through Nov. 17 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota arts groups take their shows on the road

Sarasota Ballet, Choral Artists, the Circus Arts Conservatory and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe strutted their stuff out of town in the off season.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club home at 6919 Belmont Court sold for $2 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,159 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 23, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Belmont Court tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The main house at 854 N. Casey Key Road was built in 1975 and has 2,278 square feet of living area. The guest house was built in 2002 and has 1,184 square feet of living area.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 8, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Casey Key tops the week’s sales at $4.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Manatee Commissioner James Satcher has been appointed to be Manatee County's supervisor of elections.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2024
Bizarre supervisor of elections saga continues in Manatee County

Commissioner James Satcher faces tough choices as election approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Siren ($28) is a "Jack Dusty Icon!"
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 6, 2023
Get poppin’ with the best prosecco cocktails in paradise

Why wait for New Year's to break out the bubbly? Treat yourself like it's the best day of the year today.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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
"Ghost Machine" is one of Christopher Skura's drawings on display at Art Center Sarasota from Jan. 25-March 2.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 22, 2024
Graffiti-inspired drawings come to Art Center Sarasota

The images in artist Christopher Skura’s upcoming exhibition, “Social Studies,” were drawn from the collective subconscious with a style he began developing during the pandemic.

  • Arts + Culture
Brandin Galloway is a freshman on the Braden River High boys soccer team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brandin Gallaway

The Braden River High boys soccer freshman has three goals in three games for the 3-0 Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vocalist, pianist and songwriter Susan Werner plays Fogartyville on Saturday, Feb. 3.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2009
Humane Society holding adoption, neutering campaigns

The pet rescue organization is hoping to find homes for as many pets as possible and also is offering discounts on neutering services through December.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • June 24, 2021
A/C Purchase Plans: Lease vs. Own

Know the difference and keep your cool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Lakewood Ranch High senior wrestler Logan Borcsane is 18-0 at 113 pounds as of Jan. 4.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High wrestler enters 2024 undefeated

As of Dec. 4, senior Logan Borcsane is 18-0 in his second year of wrestling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Detective Lt. Robert Bourque investigates cyber crime on Longboat Key.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2020
Recognizing a scam before it happens to you

Detective Lt. Robert Bourque shared tips for keeping yourself and your money safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The SeaSucker VW draws a crowd at BooFest on Oct. 25.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 26, 2024
BooFest sends shivers through Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The annual Halloween celebration in Lakewood Ranch is a combination of scary and sweet.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beach Road, beside Siesta Key Beach, is flooded.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key businesses begin recovery after devastating Helene storm surge

Significant flooding left many Siesta Key businesses with work and renovations ahead of them.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michelangelo Pizzeria & Cucina opened in Lakewood Ranch in 2004.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 7, 2024
6 historic restaurants to visit in Sarasota, Longboat and Lakewood Ranch

Start the new year off right with a visit to one of the legendary dining spots in our area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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