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By Observer Staff |
November 15, 2023

Man accuses hair stylist of having an affair with his wife

Both customers of a salon, a man confronted a hairdresser over a late-evening phone call to his wife. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Adam Hughes |
December 12, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

An Isles home on Redonda Loop tops the week's sales at $1.83 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
September 19, 2023

Azario Esplanade home tops Lakewood Ranch-area sales at $2.8 million.

Pomello Park home is next at $1,789,000 in the week's East County residential real estate transactions.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
August 9, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2023

Longboat Key braces for Hurricane Idalia

With the Key under evacuation orders, residents made final preparations for the approach of Hurricane Idalia.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
April 23, 2023

Forks and Corks pours up at 2023 Grand Tasting

The Forks and Corks food and wine festival hosted its Grand Tasting event at the Ringling Museum of Art on April 23.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
May 8, 2023

Rate hike proposed for fire protection assessments

Public meetings are scheduled this month to discuss the proposed 15% ad valorem hike for fiscal year 2024.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
November 3, 2023

From research to lawsuits, nonprofit defends local waterways

Suncoast Waterkeeper is a significant force in protecting and restoring local waterways. A new patrol boat makes that job easier.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
February 7, 2024

Waterside Place almost sold out as gastropub plans fall opening

With six restaurants expected to open by late 2024, only one space remains in the Lakewood Ranch business and entertainment hub.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
November 7, 2023

Longboat to host Veterans Day observance at new Town Center

The town will debut its Town Center Green by honoring local veterans with multiple musical performances and donations from the SRQ Vets campaign.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2023

SPD investigates Sunday evening shooting that left two injured

Two people were injured in a Maple Avenue shooting that also resulted in bullet holes in 11 vehicles and two homes.

Sarasota
News

By James Peter |
April 8, 2023

Sarasota science club raises red tide awareness

The Sarasota Science & Technology Society will host a red tide panel discussion April 17.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Walsh |
August 29, 2023

Idalia cannot be ignored

For native Floridians, it’s easy to get jaded and to brush off another hurricane as "no big deal." But coming off last year’s devastating Hurricane Ian, it’s no time to be complacent.