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Belpointe has not yet filed plans for its recently acquired property in the 1700 block of Main Street, located across the street from the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune office building. File photo.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 25, 2020
Main Street block sells for $6.8 million

A multifamily housing developer has expanded its portfolio of downtown properties. Meanwhile, another portion of Main Plaza is on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Latin American major influencers include José Julián Martí Pérez - a Cuban poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher, who is considered a Cuban national hero. His statue is in Gillespie Park.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 23, 2021
Latin music brings rich history to Sarasota

Cuban-born Renesito Avich, a master of the Tres guitar, is a prime example of how Cuban music is considered one of the richest and most influential regional music in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
East County sports roundup: 02.24.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.24.17

East County sports roundup: 02.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Boaters were gathered on the sand spit of Greer Island on May 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key hopes line in the sand will solve boating problem

The establishment of a public beach swim area can keep vessel operators from beaching near homes or a sensitive lagoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Born to dance in Lakewood Ranch

New Mommy and Me Music Class gives Lakewood Ranch moms and their kids time to play while connecting with others.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2016
Sofrito Mama’s slated for new downtown Sarasota building

The Schimberg Group aims to revitalize the east end of Main Street with the popular Puerto Rican restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 17, 2017
Chamber members celebrate Small Business Week

The Business After Hours showcased local businesses and award nominees on Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Purple gallinules use their large feet and long toes to acrobatically navigate alligator flag, and other marsh vegetation, in quest of food. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 18, 2021
Bird of the week: purple gallinule

Aquatic species is among the most colorful in North America.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Fire chief concerned about emergency access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission a north-end beach project is needed to save homes from sever erosion.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2010
Beach project moving forward

The Town Commission agreed that a $4.5 million beach project planned for the north end of the island is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Pat Radford, Paul and Jenni Hudson attended the 2009 UnGala Gala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 11, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala returns this October

The Ringling's UnGala: The Evolution is coming to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art courtyard Oct. 19.

  • Black Tie
Traffic on Fruitville Road has backed up in recent weeks, often prompting other routes to and from the barrier islands.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2022
Longboat leaders lament spike in traffic congestion

Although immediate congestion was expected, the town is still concerned about long-term placement of pedestrian crossings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Cops Corner

April 13, 2011, 4:41 p.m. -- 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police she saw someone enter a vacant restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jackpot, a Boston terrier, shows his owner, Kim Parks, of Lakewood Ranch, some love.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
Doggy obedience on display in East County

Sarasota Obedience Training Club to host American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
  • News
Residents make themselves at home in the Paradise Center's new activity room.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 2001, the home at 642 Ranger Lane  has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,091 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for more than $7 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops transactions at $7.73 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Sarasota, Longboat Key took center stage

Sarasota residents in the area on that fateful day recount their memories of where they were when they heard the news — and how they responded in the aftermath.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town staff should not have issued the permit that led to many code violations and phone calls from affected residents.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat issues stop-work order to troublesome development

A development project at 500 Buttonwood Drive has caused power outages and road blockages since it received an erroneous permit Feb. 2 from the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • February 26, 2013
Wal-Mart decision expected Tuesday night

Wal-Mart decision expected Tuesday night

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
So-called pedestrian-hybrid beacons, similar to those installed along Sarasota's bayfront, are proposed for two sites on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2022
FDOT pitches new crosswalk proposals for Longboat Key's main road

Proposal calls for replacing two yellow-light signals with red-light signals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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