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Hurricanes Milton and Helene caused some $4 million in damage to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron facilities.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2026
Sarasota Sailing Squadron continues its path of recovery

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron has come a long way since hurricanes Milton and Helene. More work remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "The Mirror Crack'd" runs through March 14 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 27, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre veteran returns to helm Agatha Christie classic

Former Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards directs Rachel Wagstaff's take on "The Mirror Crack'd."

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone

A beachgoer and his wife stumbled upon what they believed was a human leg bone while searching for shells. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Wilhelmine Wiese-Rometsch (center), received the 2025 Outstanding Contributions to Advancing the Careers of Women in Medicine Award, resented by Florida American College of Physicians Chapter Governors Dr. Elisa Sottile, and Dr. Ankush Bansalat the chapter’s annual scientific meeting in Orlando.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2026
SMH physician earns statewide award for women's career advancement

Sarasota Memorial's Dr. Wilhelmine Wiese‑Rometsch was honored with the Outstanding Contributions to Advancing the Careers of Women in Medicine Award by the American College of Physicians.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3638 San Remo Terrace to Myron Robbins, trustee, of Buffalo, New York, for $7.5 million. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,559 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 12, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A San Remo Estates home on San Remo Terrace tops the week's sales at $7.5 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Commissioner George Kruse says adopting a county charter is worth exploring. "Anything we can do to have a say, is a good thing," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2026
Charter for Manatee County is an interesting prospect

In wake of a $40 million veterans project, residents might want more impact on major financial decisions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A steaming plate of pasta comes up to the pass while Simone Salustri, owner of the newly reopened Nōnnō Umberto restaurant, begins work on another dish.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 5, 2026
Longstanding St. Armands Italian restaurant reopens under new name

Nōnnō Umberto, formerly operating as Le Colone, held its soft opening the first week of January under a new generation's leadership.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Paul Emil Geck
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 3, 2025
Paul Emil Geck

Paul Emil Geck, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Longboat Key, Florida, on November 18, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cynthia Jordan poses by the "No. 1 Beach in the USA" sign.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 8, 2026
Parrish resident writes musical about a spiritual awakening on Siesta Key

Inspired by the beauty of Siesta Key, musician Cynthia Jordan has penned a musical set on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Eugene Khutoryanskiy and Yana Parker are celebrating this Valentine's Day as fiances alongside their dogs Mittens and Jesse at Barks & Brews on Feb. 10.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 13, 2026
A little pet lovin' and squeezin' at University Town Center in Sarasota

Barks and Brews gives pet owners an opportunity to show their animals a little love at UTC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the planned Pilatus Aircraft facilities at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 28, 2026
Global aircraft maker breaks ground at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft has begun construction of its $200 million investment at SRQ.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High football coach Scott Paravicini looks on during an Oct. 30 game against Bayshore. Per the FHSAA's tentative classifications, the Mustangs are bound for Class 6A-District 12 after finishing the 2025 season at 4-6 in 6A-11.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 16, 2025
More reclassification won't help area football teams

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High might be facing an even tougher lineup of opponents in reworked districts.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 216 Tenacity Lane was built in 1980 and has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,570 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 19, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota Beach home on Tenacity Lane tops the week's sales at $5.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jaynie Peterson, Tony Pinho, Brady Jo Trombetta and Madison Chuchla all teach dance classes at Fly Dance Fitness in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 20, 2026
Dance fitness studio opens new Lakewood Ranch location

The business offers a variety of dance and fitness classes while aiming to be a judgement-free space.

  • East County
  • Business
A rendering of Adagio as viewed from the northeast.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2025
Adagio condo project remains on hold with review committee

The 172-unit mixed-use development needs to come back to Sarasota's to Development Review Committee for a fourth submission and is advised to hold a voluntary community meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables

Work to replace the modular speed humps at St. Armands Circle with asphalt speed tables will begin mid-January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valor Commons in Manatee County is designed to include a resource center, memorials, walking trails and public event spaces.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 9, 2026
Federal cash streams in for Manatee, Sarasota projects

Local line items are a part of the massive $1.2 trillion spending package.

  • East County
  • News
Daredevil clown Johnny Rockett, the Grinch and superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda pose in front of Wonderland's new tent near UTC.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 11, 2025
Nik Wallenda teams up with LECOM for holiday circus

The medical college bought three-year naming rights to the new Wonderland tent.

  • Arts + Culture
Unicorp National Development President Chuck Whittall made his case for allowing an arched sign to remain on a pier at St. Regis Longboat Key to Town Commissioners Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. “I think it’s not only good for St. Regis. I think it’s good for the entire town of Longboat Key,” he said.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
Unicorp president addresses LBK commission on St. Regis arched sign

The Longboat Key Town Commission signaled it might reconsider amending an enforcement code after the resort owner made his case.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reed Medical Group and Longboat Key Fitness both celebrated their grand reopenings on Jan. 22 at the Shoppes of Bay Isles complex, introducing visitors to their expanded facilities. Dr. James Reed, owner of the concierge medical service, wields the big scissors.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 25, 2026
Longboat Publix plaza celebrates grand openings

Reed Medical Group and Longboat Key Fitness held their grand reopening festivities on Jan. 22 at The Shoppes of Bay Isles complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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