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"Lights in Bloom" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a Sarasota holiday tradition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 22-28

The holiday season means that Sarasota will have more than its fair share of celebrations and cheerful performances including comedy, theater, dance and the circus.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort/The Residences’ amenities include two restaurants, a beach grill, three bars, and a saltwater lagoon. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2022
3 condos under construction bring a new level of luxury to the keys

Two of three high-end condo projects in the area have already sold out. A third might soon join the party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A downtown grocer is one of the missions Andres Duany has accomplished
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
DUANY EFFECT

In 2000, Andres Duany created a wish list of more than 40 priorities as part of Sarasota's Downtown Master Plan. Thus far, 10 projects have been completed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Improvement board members said large events, such as the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, are the only ones that can afford to pay the fees associated with street closures.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Downtown leaders talk event opportunities

Officials are exploring the creation of a recurring Main Street event and a new position to oversee downtown promotions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The same home at 1364 Harbor Drive that sold for $8,768,700 in December sold for $6.1 million in July, 2020.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 7, 2022
Harbor Acres home is Sarasota's top seller this week

Property at 1364 Harbor Drive sells for $8.76 million in the week of Dec. 27-31.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 27, 2022
Airport officials: We're not a shelter

SRQ plans to shut down at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lieutenant Brandon Desch climbs a ladder as part of the first step of the search and rescue training Thursday.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 29, 2023
Longboat fire department gets refresher course on search and rescue

Firefighters practiced the correct way to conduct a search and rescue in a two-story home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 22-28

Key Chorale heralds the changing of the seasons, highlighting a week full of theater, live music and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Preseason Kickoff Classics were played across the region Friday night.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 19, 2022
High school football roundup: 08.19.22

Preseason Kickoff Classics were played across the region Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club East home at 16112 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2,215,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,108 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.22 million

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.22 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The resort-style pool will be one of the main amenities at Wild Blue at Waterside.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2023
Wild Blue adds luxury homes to Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

Stock Development emphasizes the natural setting as sales begin this spring in the 500-home village.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 19, 2022
Man, two children injured in Siesta Key pedestrian incident

FHP says SUV struck them in crosswalk at Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat Key golfers team up to Go For the Cure

The Key Niners and Women's Golf Association played a round to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The owner of Plaza at Five Points aims to sell the top floor of the downtown Sarasota building for $12 million.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 21, 2016
Downtown Sarasota office owner seeks $12 million for one floor

The listing for the top floor in the Plaza at Five Points is among the most expensive in the local market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom runs Dec. 11 through Jan. 2.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 8, 2021
This Week in A+E: Dec. 9 to Dec. 15

Catch all the holiday action and performances in Sarasota this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Joey Leto in June 2022
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joey Leto

The BMX pro and Lindenwood University rising senior is returning home to teach youth camps at Sarasota BMX this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
En Provence on Longboat Key
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2022
Penthouse, home sales set Longboat Key price records

An En Provence property and a home in Bay Isles sold within two weeks of each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 13, 2022
Phillippi Estate Park hosts February fine arts festival

The Sarasota Fine Arts Show ran Feb. 12-13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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