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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 23, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 25-31

The art museums and galleries take a starring role in Sarasota's summer months, but there's also live music and comedy on the itinerary.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This LakeHouse Cove at Waterside home at 793 Crosswind Ave. sold for $3 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,274 square feet of living area. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2022
LakeHouse Cove home tops sales at $3 million

A LakeHouse Cove home on Crosswind Avenue tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lieutenant Brandon Desch shows off the Longboat Fire Department's night vision monocular. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 7, 2019
New equipment improves vision for Longboat Key Fire Department

Even in the night, firefighters can see as clear as day.

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  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 25, 2022
Mourners find restful oasis in Patriot Plaza

A public-private partnership yields special art and amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.27.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Pen Women award annual scholarships

In total, 13 local students won for art, writing and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat: Florida’s safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin says Longboat Key is the safest small city in Florida. Why do criminals stay away from the island?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mackenzie Van Cleave created this piece, titled "Colors of the World Tiger."
  • By Loren Mayo and Linnet Berna |
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

The super-sized diversity art exhibit, 'Embracing Our Differences,' drew nearly 1,000 students today to Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By All Faiths Food Bank |
  • October 1, 2020
Turning Empty Plates into ThankFULL Tummies and Hearts

Turning Empty Plates into ThankFULL Tummies and Hearts

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Built in 1994, Unit 201 of L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club  has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2022
L'Ambiance unit sells for $4.65 million

A L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo tops transactions this week at $4.65 million.

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  • Real Estate
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2022
Lido Beach cleaned up for World Oceans Day

The Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota organizes the cleanup, at which 150 pounds of litter was collected in one hour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A county surveyor's photo showing part of the property owned by the Ginsberg-Klemmt.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 8, 2015
Parking resolution a blow to submerged land owners

The owners of submerged lots off Siesta Circle hoped required parking for a proposed dock could be satisfied by space on the right of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
DeRice has plenty of guests filling up her guest room.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 23, 2021
Casey Key woman's toy run goes into overdrive

Julie DeRice organizes the Casey Key Toy Drive each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longbeach Village is home to two restaurants that bring traffic into the neighborhood during season.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 15, 2014
Town commission to discuss parking issues at today's workshop

Parking in the Longbeach Village will be a key issue at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said commercial growth will allow the airport to provide shops and restaurants that complement air travel. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2021
Amid growth, SRQ showcases redevelopment plans

A need for parking has slightly changed plans at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, but commercial growth remains a priority.

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  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: High school rethinks musical after flap over masks

Charter school backs away from Webber classic following high-powered visit from state leader.

  • April Fools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 9, 2022
Sarasota commissioners defer ride-share policy to city manager

A solution in search of a problem? City commissioners put a ride-share policy, or not, on the desk of the city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When you use fancy, not-at-all common ingredients like "simple syrup," you too will feel like a real bartender. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2020
Yule eat it and yule like it

An attempt was made to make healthy alternatives to a traditional Christmas dinner. How did it go? Well …

  • Health
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