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James and Susan Davis, of Mequon, Wisconsin, sold two properties at 477 McKinley Drive to Marc Gerard Preininger and Renee Rochelle Preininger, of Lakewood Ranch, for $6,305,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota promotes new county attorney from within
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2023
Sarasota promotes new county attorney from within

Assistant County Attorney Josh Moye will succeed the retiring Rick Elbrecht on June 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warmer water temperatures in Florida may have future impacts on Sarasota Bay, according to some local experts.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 2, 2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay

Local experts and water recreation guides weigh in on the impacts of rising water temperatures in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nico Bencomo takes his second shot on the No. 9 hole at Laurel Oak Country Club's Jones course. Bencomo is one of Cardinal Mooney's top boys golfers in 2022.  (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2023
Beyond the gridiron: Sarasota-area fall sports packed with big storylines

With returning state champs and rising talent, swimming, golf, cross-country and volleyball deserve time in the spotlight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 17, 2024
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants

Longboat Key commissioners have several choices to choose from when appointing a new commissioner on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jan and Tim Solmon sail onwards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 2, 2023
Key Sailing wants to change the world one voyage at a time

The Sarasota sailing charter supports local charities while its owners offer a message of hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Iconic Florida photographer Clyde Butcher poses with Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki at the entrance to the "Nature Through the Lens" exhibition at Spanish Point.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 13, 2023
Historic Spanish Point hosts Clyde Butcher retrospective

Florida photographer Clyde Butcher's iconic works dot the trails of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens's Osprey preserve.

  • Arts + Culture
Angela Stephanides teaches a geometry lesson at Riverview High School.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2023
Sarasota County's teacher shortage below FL average

Pay, political climate, testing demands and classroom behavior are cited as contributing to the unfilled teaching jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Brooke Langston won the big raffle at the World Mangrove Day event on July 29, giving her the opportunity to christen Suncoast Waterkeeper's nee patrol boat.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 1, 2023
Suncoast Waterkeeper christens patrol boat, expands monitoring program

The patrol boat will help Suncoast Waterkeeper monitor the bay and quickly respond to pollution concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The June 24 boat explosion occurred in the New Pass channel near Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 27, 2023
Boat explosion off Longboat sends six to hospital, under state investigation

The explosion occurred on June 24 in New Pass channel between Longboat Key and City Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonnie Caulson, Jessica Braemer, Ellie Casebolt, Lora Bostick and Shadeed Wright are at Grace Community Church on Nov. 17. The church made a $25,000 donation to Better Together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grace Community Church focuses on outreach

The Lakewood Ranch church has a hand in many community events and supports several local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jackie Tamminga listens to tips before her first lesson from Ashlie Osburg at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 16, 2023
New Sirius Day Spa director saddles up for polo lesson

A lesson at the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes Jackie Tamminga to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Man wielding a two-by-four chases pranksters' getaway car
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2023
Man wielding a two-by-four chases pranksters' getaway car

A cul-de-sac showdown between man and car ends when a homeowner hits a moving vehicle with a piece of lumber. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Del Webb's Valerie Heyer was diagnosed in 2011 with stage four sarcoma. She says it means a lot to her that the Del Webb Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk is supporting people who are impacted by all types of cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2023
Del Webb hosts Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk in east Bradenton

The Del Webb Breast Cancer and Beyond Walk supports those impacted by all types of cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aayla Bruttell and John Darling face off during the 2023 Sarasota BJJ Open, held Sept. 22 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2023
Brazilian jiu-jitsu event promotes anti-bullying initiative

Thadeu Vieira's event, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, saw more than 300 competitors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Unit 201 condo at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 20-24 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Water Club I condominium tops the week's sales at $5.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2023
What I've learned from 300 Sarasota athletes of the week

Sports Editor Ryan Kohn still hasn't forgotten to "be a goldfish" or to watch out for the geese.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center remains structurally sound, but new plans may be discussed in the future.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 28, 2023
Conceptual planning nears for Longboat rec center replacement

Money is set aside to begin preliminary planning for the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, but the question remains as to whether the idea will stick.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
LJ Govoni, president of Fat Point Brewing Co., offers up a Keywaydin Island blonde ale at the grand opening July 28 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 30, 2023
Fat Point Brewing offers pint-sized satisfaction at UTC

Sarasota's newest craft beer pub opened at a small, intimate setting on Cattlemen Road.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Beach pipe bomb threat was a swatting incident
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2023
Beach pipe bomb threat was a swatting incident

A multi-agency response to a pipe bomb claim was one of many in the state on the same day. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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