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This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 765 Tailwind Place sold for $1,717,500. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,451 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 2-6 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Como Circle tops the week's sales at $3.51 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cancellations of mass gatherings are extending into the summer as COVID-19 continues to pose public health challenges.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
Fourth of July fireworks canceled on Siesta Key, Sarasota's bayfront

Organizers of the annual Independence Day fireworks shows said the decision was taken to ensure public safety and avoid the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The parking structure at the Bahia Vista Apartments site will be renovated for use of the residents. The medical practice building to the right will be demolished. The grass area is the former Doctors Hospital location.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
Rezoning approved for Bahia Vista Apartments

City commissioners voted 4-1, with Jen Ahearn-Koch opposed, to increase density to allow for the 250-unit apartment project at the former Doctors Hospital site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
545 Kingfisher Lane
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 29, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 13-17 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A home in Longboat Key Estates tops the week's sales at $4.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A rendering of the ice skating rink at the new St. Armands Circle Winter Spectacular.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 17-23

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SPD officers tell noisy apartment residents to be quiet
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 29, 2023
SPD officers tell noisy apartment residents to be quiet

Noisy neighbors, a shed eviction and nonpayment for a car sale are among reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Owner Paige Hartmann has assumed some of the responsibility for cleaning The Inn on Siesta Key, amid staffing shortages.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2023
Siesta Key hotel and lodging managers adapt to staffing challenges

While staffing shortages continue to impact the hospitality industry, some hotels on Siesta Key find ways to keep the island a thriving destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 2, 2023
Behind the curtain: A backstage look at the Van Wezel

Management of Sarasota's performing arts hall discusses operational and physical challenges as the city explores repurposing the 58-year-old icon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 19, 2022
Supply on the rise in Sarasota real estate market

Inflation, mortgage rate increase cited in first year-over-year supply increase since spring 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 19, 2023
William I. Weiss, MD

Dr. William I. Weiss died on May 10, 2023, having just turned 101 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Rheanna Stephens, 8, Haela Stephens, 6, Laura Gilliam with Barbie, Rhett Gilliam, 3, Hannah Ward with Lucy, and Hunter Gilliam, 11, pose in front of the lit Christmas tree.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday, Nov. 23, at Five Points Park. The evening included music by Mr. Howard's Music Makers and caroling by Girls Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota Medieval Fair creates fantasy fun in Myakka City

A tomato toss was just one of the fun events at the annual festival at the Woods of Mallaranny.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Micah Adams plays the pipes in the march.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 30, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade returns to Main Street

Veterans groups and supporters marched in tribute to fallen soldiers on May 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

Group makes strides in helping homeless; Dine Downtown continues this week; Parking amnesty program extended

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greenville bought a piece of land and attracted a Hyatt Regency to the site. Sarasota is in the middle of an effort to do something similar with a sliver of land next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Model for Downtown

Downtown advocates frequently reference Greenville when they talk about what they want downtown Sarasota to be like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New housing stock increased by 10.9% between 2010 and 2020 in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area. Over that same decade, population grew by 18.2%. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 29, 2022
Sarasota region housing stock grew 10.9% from 2010 to 2020

Far outpaced by population growth, new housing stock in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area grew more than the national average in the decade between the 2008 recession and COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home in Harbor Acres sold for $9.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 16, 2022
Harbor Acres home sells for $9.3 million

A Harbor Acres home tops the week's sales at $9.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Ringling Bridge was full of color from June 1-7.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 8, 2022
Ringling Bridge lights up for Pride Month

The bridge sported rainbow colors for the first week of June.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 10, 2023
Town receives $3 million for sewer main replacement

The funding will aid in covering costs for the portion of the project running under Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aviation maintenance school is coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2022
State budget helps fund new aviation school at SRQ

The coming Aviation Maintenance Technician School at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will open opportunities for MTC and Suncoast Tech students.

  • East County
  • News
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