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By Adam Hughes |
March 30, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for March 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

An Osprey home in Sarabay Acres tops the week’s sales at $4.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
August 15, 2023

7 indicted for meth distributing operation in Manatee County

A multi-agency investigation resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of 1 pound of methamphetamine and other drugs.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 2, 2022

New 60-foot holiday tree coming this year at St. Armands Circle

With its current holiday tree no longer viable, St. Armands Circle BID wins a grant of more than $286,000 from the City Commission for a new 60-foot centerpiece.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 27, 2023

New Mote aquarium secures $20 million from Sarasota County

The $132 million Mote Science Education Aquarium project near University Town Center expects to open to the public at the beginning of 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke Jolly |
July 20, 2023

Where to find Sarasota's best buns (and burgers)

You’ll have a whopper of a time sampling these savory sandwiches.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
August 17, 2023

Parking program proposals would mean $3.5M increase in city revenue

The new parking director proposes replacing free spots with paid ones and stricter parking garage polices, but Sarasota city commissioners were told it's not about the money.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 20, 2023

New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

Sarasota
Schools

By Louis Llovio |
October 21, 2023

Longboat Key shopping center for sale for $7.6M

The center, which sits on 4.6 acres, is said to be one of the largest parcels on Longboat Key on the market.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Petra Rivera |
January 9, 2024

Father-daughter duo's art exhibition opens at Plymouth Harbor

Pamela and Richard Olin showcase 3D artwork on the theme of family.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 9, 2024

Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute

When a construction boss noticed a battery was missing, Longboat Key PD was called to the scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
March 9, 2023

No-swim advisory posted for Bird Key Beach

The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County has detected unacceptable levels of enterococcus bacteria in water quality testing at the beach off the Ringling Bridge.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 29, 2022

Original plans derailed, city studies urban trail options to complete Legacy Trail

As negotiations with Seminole Gulf Railway have jumped the tracks, Sarasota looks to take the remaining 4.3 miles of Legacy Trail to the streets.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 28, 2023

Workshop on county administration workshop set for Tuesday

Benderson will present its proposal for comprehensive plan changes to allow for new urbanism redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2023

The Players raises curtain on fundraising for Payne Park theater project

The theater will match up to half of the $8 million in community donations that The Stage hopes to raise for the project.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
August 26, 2023

Fundraiser at Senior Friendship Centers supports the hungry

The End-of-Summer Bash brought Hawaiian flavor to the fundraiser, which also raised money for Mayors Feed The Hungry, a partner of the organization.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 17, 2024

Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting

A purported social media post prompted a city commissioner's accusations against a local government watchdog.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 15, 2023

Neighbors erupt as Tamiami apartment project is approved

The Sarasota Planning Board approved apartments in the North Trail Overlay District, which prompted an unruly response from some Central Cocoanut residents.