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Caryn Wilbraham and her foster kittens Tarporley and Neven
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat resident provides foster care for kittens in need

Humane Society board member Caryn Wilbraham has fostered more than 40 kittens since 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Bodnyk, Monica Sirocchi, Kenneth Bowermeister, Andrii and Yurii Padkovskyi
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 11, 2024
St. Armands Lutheran host Strings Con Brio to kickstart free concert series

The Midsummer Music on the Circle series aims to make arts and culture more accessible to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Unit 1003 condominium at 410 S. Palm Ave. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,975 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 11-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A condominium in Savoy on Palm tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kelly's Roast Beef |
  • January 1, 2024
Bite into Perfect for Yourself at Kelly's

Home of the Original 3-Way Roast Beef Sandwich.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Some homes on Siesta Key are built over several underlying 25-foot-wide lots as platted in the early 19th century.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 11, 2024
Request to combine 'nonconforming lots' on barrier islands denied

Sarasota County Commission approval would have allowed legacy 25-foot-wide lots to be redeveloped contrary to the current density requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A crime scene technician stands in the doorway of a home in the 700 block of S. Boulevard of the Presidents on Lido Key Sept. 3. Two men were found dead at the home which was being rented, police said.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 5, 2024
911 calls regarding Lido condo deaths describe altercation

Police say the two men apparently killed each other with a knife.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fruitville Elementary student Summer Medvecky heads to the car with ESE Paraprofessional Cluster Aide Tammy Gauntt.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
The ins and outs of pick-up and drop-off

Parents and a school principal offer their advice on successfully navigating the scene of pick-up or drop-off time.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Lakewood Ranch Little League 12U All-Stars have dreams of reaching Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the Little League World Series.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch U12 All-Star team has World Series dreams

Coach calls Gustavo Omana the best 12-year-old player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy formerly worked together in the city'      s Urban Design Studio, but now one is accusing the other of improper practices.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
Draft code triggers intellectual-property concerns

A planner who contributed to the city’s form-based code says portions of a draft were cribbed from another document, but is that out-of-bounds for government work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elizabeth Moore and Bob Bunting with their climate umbrella
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 18, 2024
Climate Adaption Center honors five nominees with Beacon Awards

The organization spotlighted the efforts of individuals in the community for their work in addressing climate change issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has fought full-time against what he considers multiple wrongdoings impacting a variety of people and communities.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2024
When it comes to defending causes, Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has made it his pastime

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a dedicated philanthropist, has made it his mission to combat injustices affecting diverse communities and is taking on powerful institutions and causes with unwavering determination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2024
Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass

Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior quarterback Lucas Despot (1) escapes the pocket on a scramble.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2024
Pirates football lacks firepower in early-season play

Braden River High has scored one offensive touchdown in its first two games of 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rams senior Jayden Dudash goes up for a jump shot against Manatee High. Dudash finished with 14 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2023
Don't count out Riverview boys basketball in first year under new coach

Coach Brandon Knecht said the Rams boys basketball team (4-4) is realizing the power of commitment.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Teresa Mast and Alexandra Coe are running for the District 1 Sarasota County Commission seat.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2024
Mast, Coe square off for District 1 County Commission seat

The Aug. 20 primary election between the two GOP candidates appears likely to decide the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo is overseeing the largest expansion in the airport's history.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2024
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award

The president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has been honored by the Florida Airports Council.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Keith Ericsson, Officer Andrew Vandyke and Officer Dallas Troyer were all sworn in by Chief of Police George Turner on Sept. 9.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 17, 2024
Longboat Key Police Department fills three vacancies

The department swore in the three officers, which brought the force back to 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sash & Sill is based at 501 Interstate Court, east of Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 27, 2024
Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations

"There was never intent to defraud or steal money," the owner of Sash & Sill says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Carroll of Renzo Piano Building Workshop is the partner-in-charge of the design of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 25, 2024
Meet the team behind the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Renzo Piano Building Workshop architect Mark Carroll describes the firm's "light touch" philosophy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's RJay Mosley catches a deep ball from Devin Mignery against Booker High. Mosley would score on the play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football seeks repeat title

The Cougars are in a new classification in 2024, but carry the same physicality and passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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