"downtown sarasota"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Mark Bergin |
January 14, 2022

Utility says repairs are on the way to Longboat Key beachfront sidewalk

A portion of the sidewalk remains closed on Gulf of Mexico Drive directly in front of the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Morales |
December 31, 2015

Sarasota calendar 12.31.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
August 4, 2021

William K. Thorkelsen

William K. Thorkelsen, 97, of Longboat Key, FL. passed away July 31, 2021.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Eric Garwood |
January 12, 2022

Park plan, golf restoration approved for Bobby Jones

18 holes would trace original route of golf course; nature park would occupy remainder of 261 acres.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 4, 2014

Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

Sarasota
News

By Brendan Lavell |
January 8, 2020

Sarasota Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction continues to sell well and downtown properties are all the rage.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Samantha Chaney |
January 24, 2019

County, state agree on path forward for Legacy Trail extension

After voters approved a $65 million bond, Legacy Trail land buys, design and construction may wrap up in 2023.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 6, 2017

Try a Fruitville overpass

Sarasota city officials are stuck on narrowing Fruitville Road, seemingly ignoring the road is a major east-west artery. Surely there are creative alternatives. How about a charrette?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
June 1, 2022

Concession home tops sales at $4 million

A Concession home on Parkstone Terrace tops the week's sales at $4 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Brynn Mechem |
December 23, 2020

Sarasota organizations on Santa's nice list

Holiday cheer is abundant in Sarasota even during COVID-19.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andréa Martone |
October 14, 2021

Art, music and grandma’s meatballs

When the pandemic struck, Cafe BarBosso added a new side dish to keep up sales and spirits: Live music performances.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By David Conway |
October 8, 2019

Pedal tours a no-go, city says

Citing safety concerns, the City Commission voted 3-2 against permitting commercial cycle tours to operate on downtown streets.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 15, 2020

Sarasota weather page photo: October 15

Sepp Gmuender captured the sun setting behind the clouds over Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
July 21, 2021

Ciaravella remembered for generosity and community impact

The aviation-services businessman was 73.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
April 11, 2022

Riverdale home tops sales at $3.8 million

A Riverdale home on Hawk Island Drive tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Nat Kaemmerer |
May 29, 2021

Club honors tennis director

The club gathered to celebrate their Top Coach in America.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
March 18, 2021

City, school board discuss U.S. 41 trail plans

Plans are moving forward for a new pedestrian and cyclist route near Sarasota High School, albeit with a few trees relocated from the initial proposal.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
December 5, 2022

Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.