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By Andrew Warfield |
May 22, 2025

18-story Mira Mar development project moves forward

After a daylong hearing, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the rehabilitation of the historic Mira Mar building wins unanimous approval of the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 23, 2025

Savor Sarasota restaurants extend fixed-price menus

Locations extend fixed-price menus beyond original 20 days of the 2025 edition of Savor Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

In Memoriam |
July 7, 2025

Suzanne Berry Bissell

Suzanne Berry Bissell died in Sarasota surrounded by her family on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
July 12, 2025

SMH deploys mini robots for knee replacement surgeries

Sarasota Memorial Hospital orthopedic surgeons are using the TMINI Miniature Robotic System accurate bone preparation and implant placement for knee replacements.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 2, 2025

Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch

The monthly event features music, vendors and information about clubs and activities.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 14, 2025

County mistake forces urgent request for New Trail Plaza development

After learning Sarasota County sold it land it did not own, the under-construction New Trail Plaza became non-compliant with city code.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 6, 2025

Downtown Master Plan Committee kicks off with procurement debate

Led by chairman Howard Davis, some of the 13-member Sarasota Downtown Master Plan Update Committee challenge the process of selecting a consultant to help guide the update of the 2020 plan.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
June 30, 2025

Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens started as a wild idea back in the 1930s, when a local newspaperman turned 10 acres of untamed land into what would become one of Florida’s most beloved places!

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Sarasota explores watercraft restrictions for South Lido Beach

With growth in non-licensed commercial activity crowding public beaches, Sarasota city and county look to ban beaching and mooring boats near Ted Sperling Park and other city parks.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
April 30, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveils $75M research, education center

The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will provide space for medical and clinical innovation.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 23, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 7-11 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Sleepy Lagoon Park on Penfield St. tops the week’s sales at $3.3 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
July 29, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in the Country Club topped the week’s sales at $3,499,000.

East County
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
July 17, 2025

Classrooms are the highest priority as school district prepares 2025-26 budget

At a time when the Sarasota school district is facing financial difficulties, its CFO said the focus will be on the learning experience.

Sarasota
Schools

By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto |
July 9, 2025

Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
July 8, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Emma Lynch

Lynch is one of the 12 fastest 11- to 12-year-old swimmers in Florida.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
July 15, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
August 12, 2025

Old Salty Dog celebrates post-recovery recognition

Not long after reopening from a five-month closure caused by hurricane damage, the longstanding Sarasota bar is celebrating a new national commendation.