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By S.T. Cardinal |
October 10, 2025

Shopping plaza opens soon with furniture, windows, flooring tenants

Brista Commons, a new commercial complex on Longboat Key closing in on completion, will feature everything needed to build and decorate a home.

Longboat Key
Business

By Madison Bierl |
October 14, 2025

M/I Homes donates $141,000 toward cancer research

The sale of the M/I Homes dwelling in Lakewood Ranch is going to Pelotonia, a nonprofit that supports cancer research.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 16, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 18-24

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
September 11, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for August 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harbor Acres home on Vista Drive tops the wee'’s sales at $9.28 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
October 7, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in the Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $3.5 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
October 23, 2025

DOGE witch-hunt haunts Manatee County

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia's press conference smacks of a political ploy.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
September 24, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club gets a head start with its remodel

Sarasota Police uses the soon-to-be-demolished clubhouse as a space for officers to practice their explosive entry tactics.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 9, 2025

Culverhouse donates $25,000 to Sarasota Teen Court

In addition to a $25,000 gift from Hugh Culverhouse Jr., Teen Court of Sarasota is planning its first fundraiser in November.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 15, 2025

Sarasota couple arrested on child neglect charges

Found day drinking outside and testing positive for narcotics, SPD and state investigators arrest couple after finding a child locked in a room.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 15, 2025

Sarasota launches park recovery update website

Sarasota's new website allows residents to track the progress of storm damage repairs at 14 coastal parks and assets.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 15, 2025

Longboat Starbucks 'on hold' with build-out yet to start

It has been eight months since the arrival of Starbucks to Longboat Key was announced, and interior work is yet to start.

Longboat Key
Business

By Dana Kampa |
October 3, 2025

Woman's club raises $1,400 for domestic violence victims

The GFWC's Woman's Club of Sarasota raised $1,400 and collected donated items to support survivors of domestic violence for its Day of Service.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
September 12, 2025

Great Scallop Search yields 20 sightings in Sarasota Bay

Despite spotting plenty of healthy seagrass habitat, volunteer snorkelers said scallops remain fairly scarce in Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 9, 2025

Jordyn Byrd surges and smashes with Florida women's volleyball

The Sarasota native and Cardinal Mooney graduate has become the go-to outside hitter for the Gators.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
September 23, 2025

Ground is broken for two affordable apartment projects

Sarasota Housing Authority flips ceremonial dirt to mark construction of Lofts on Lemon II and Cypress Square II.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 10, 2025

Fogartyville hosts free concert and annual open house

Walter Parks and the Unlawful Assembly will perform Sunday, Oct. 12.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
June 19, 2025

Former Sarasota mayor laments some aspects of downtown master plan

Mollie Cardamone, who was among the city leaders when the current downtown master plan was developed, tells the update committee of the current plan's self-inflicted flaws.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 22, 2025

More than just talent has produced winning Booker football

The Tornadoes have hit their stride at 7-1 entering Week 10 by embodying "mutuality."

Sarasota
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
October 1, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for September 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $4 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Emma Burke Jolly |
September 22, 2025

Celebrate National Breakfast Month with these egg-cellent dishes

These five eateries in Sarasota and Bradenton form my own personal Breakfast Club.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

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