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By Adam Hughes |
August 13, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 28-Aug. 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club on Sanctuary Drive tops the week’s sales at $2,175,000.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
August 1, 2025

Sarasota chamber leader wins global recognition

Heather Kasten, president and CEO of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has earned the highest certification of the chamber profession.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 21, 2025

Bobby Jones Golf Club helps fill area's public golf void

With fewer options for public golf locally, the city of Sarasota's Bobby Jones Golf Club offers a private club experience accessible to all.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2025

Meeting on planned Sailing Squadron building set for Aug. 13

Sarasota Sailing Squadron is seeking a zoning waiver for planned Youth Education Building.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 3, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for August 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Seaside of Longboat Key condominium tops the week’s sales at $3.3 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
July 31, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-home property in Desota Park on Datura Street to tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 27, 2025

Braden River Middle School teacher subs as mangrove ranger

Keith Paynter is among the Suncoast Waterkeeper volunteers who help monitor local mangrove forests.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 17, 2025

Lakewood Ranch bubbles with excitement during soap stars' visit

More than 100 fans attend Lakewood Ranch Country Club event to meet their favorite stars supporting Samantha's Friends.

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
August 19, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 4-8 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Lake Club on Pavia Way topped the week’s sales at $2.45 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
August 16, 2025

FST receives $150,000 gift for new Arts Plaza wing

The Muriel O’Neil Fund for the Performing Arts gift will support the sound and lights booth in the new mainstage theater at Florida Studio Theatre's new McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
August 26, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 11-15 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Concession tops the week’s sales at $3.4 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Dana Kampa |
August 29, 2025

A single food truck helps rebuild a St. Armands Italian family tradition

Le Colonne, a longstanding Italian restaurant on St. Armands Circle, plans to reopen as Nōnnō Umberto later this year.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
August 10, 2025

City plans Bayfront Park seawall replacement

A project to replace seawall fronting Bayfront Park and compromising the A Dock area of the marina received partial sign-off from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 10, 2025

Roads take back seat to trails in Manatee transportation priorities

It costs four times more to build a road than a shared-use path.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 3, 2025

Bike Rodeo event highlights bike safety as school year approaches

The event, held at the Sarasota City YMCA, donated 32 bikes and some 40 helmets.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 9, 2025

Mira Mar restoration project wins rezoning approval

The historic Mira Mar property along South Palm Avenue will be restored with the addition of twin condominium towers in a multi-use redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
August 7, 2025

The top high school football transfers to know in Sarasota

Some key players have switched schools ahead of the 2025 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 14, 2025

New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future

Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology.