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Detour signs near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road have helped direct traffic for months.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key vice mayor expresses concerns about Sarasota in Motion plan

Sarasota's transportation plan puts an emphasis on walking and biking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 8

Niki Muller captured this photo of Sarasota Bay at dawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2022
Sofia's opens as Mediterranean-themed restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Invitation-only event Aug. 13 preps Chef Angelo DiFiore's business for Aug. 16 opening to general public.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota's rental assistance program expands, streamlines applications

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is taking new applications and recently implemented ERA2. Certain requirements have been broadened and funds will be available through 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 7, 2021
Anglers break records at Sarasota Slam tournament

The 21st annual tournament's weigh-in was held Aug. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
7-year-old Lillian Huff works on a school assignment.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 13, 2023
Nature helps nurture a love of learning at new Sarasota school

Roots Nature & Leadership Academy, founded in September 2022, follows a model of student-led learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 22, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4 million

The Mira-Mar home at 7949 Midnight Pass Road was the week's top seller in the Sarasota and Siesta Key area.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Earth moving work is underway on the southeast corner of the Bobby Jones property.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
COURTESY RENDERING — The 73 units in the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Residences will represent the "next chapter" in luxury living in Sarasota, says developer The Kolter Group.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 13, 2018
Kolter Group begins work on Ritz-Carlton Residences tower

The Kolter Group has begun work on the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown Sarasota, a 73-unit tower where units are priced from $2.5 million to $5 million and backers say living will be "magnificent."

  • Sarasota
  • News
From the property's beach groin, the scale of the project is evident.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2022
Enough concrete poured at Longboat's St. Regis to build a 234-mile sidewalk

Heading into second year of construction, the condo and hotel buildings are coming together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility in Bradenton in August 2020.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2022
Construction begins on mainland portion of sewer main project

Town staff opted for a cost effective approach for the mainland portion. A new pipe will be placed inside the existing pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city posted advisory signs along Main Street about parking restrictions and road closures for Saturday's parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Holiday Parade brings Saturday street closings

Event begins at 7 p.m., but parking restrictions and street closings begin a lot earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo and Avelo airport relations spokesperson Bud Hafer announced Thursday the addition of nonstop flights between Sarasota and New Haven, Connecticut.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosts first membership meeting

The group that was born of two merchants associations and grew to include residents, business groups and more will hold its inaugural general-membership meeting this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Aire Women's Club member Lesa Hartigan walks the runaway during the Mission Possible fashion show.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Floppy fries flare-up

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Interim Police Chief Rex Troche has served in his role since August. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 12, 2022
Violent crime down so far in 2022, police say

In most categories, violent crimes in the city of Sarasota occurred at a 23.5% lower rate since the first of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival brings cheer to J.D. Hamel Park

The art festival went through the weekend from Dec. 11-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1031 Contento St. was built in 1971. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,853 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 5, 2021
Siesta Isles home sells for $1.565 million

Home at 1031 Contento St. was the top seller in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis for the week of Aug. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Van Wezel Foundation has announced next steps in it plan to build a performing arts center to replace the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 25, 2022
Funding push begins anew for Sarasota performing arts center project

If everything goes according to plan, the new Sarasota performing arts center could be completed in about six years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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