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A four-bedroom, five-bath home at 18826 Ganton Avenue in the Concession closed Aug. 20 for $6.9 million to become the second highest-priced sale ever in the Lakewood Ranch area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Concession home sells for $6.9 million

The Schemmel Soda Group, which handled the sale, says it is the second-highest priced home ever sold in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment adjustment upheld

The Sarasota City Commission affirmed its confirmation of the Planning Board approval of a driveway relocation for the Hyatt Regency redevelopment, paving the way for site plan consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carole Kleinberg, co-founder and artistic director of the Sarasota Jewish Theatre.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 6, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre founder and artistic director is stepping down

The 2025-26 season will be Carole Kleinberg's last at the helm of the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Students from The Out-of-Door Academy volunteer at Mixon Fruit Farms Oct. 3.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 8, 2025
Mixon Farms benefits from ODA students' cleanup effort

Out-of-Door Academy seniors volunteered with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance program Alliance Gives Back.

  • East County
  • Schools
From left, SPD Chief Rex Troche Det. Maria Llovio, Det Jessica Sullivan, Sgt. Charlie Riffe, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and Capt. John Todd.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 22, 2025
Sarasota Police honors personnel with quarterly awards

Police Chief Rex Troche honors sworn officers and civilian personnel for life-saving and crime-solving performances.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Greenspon (left) and Paul Lederman (right) pose for a photo before a lesson on Oct. 10 at SunCourt Sports. Greenspon had a vision for the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to create a junior tennis program for underserved youth in the area.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 15, 2025
SunCourt Sports stands out in a region crowded with country clubs

The new sports community, directed by Paul Lederman, opened Oct. 15 at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shoppers and diners have returned to St. Armands Circle a year after the devastation wrought by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 16, 2025
Storm-weary businesses anticipate return to normal season

Sarasota's tourism destinations are polished up, opened up and ready for snowbirds and visitors one year after hurricanes cost businesses the 2024-25 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Interim superintendent Kevin Chapman's contract was finalized in a special board meeting May 29. He will be interim until January 5, 2026 or whenever the school board hires someone in his place.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County aims to have a new superintendent in place by the time the 2025-26 school year begins in August.

  • East County
  • Schools
An aerial rendering of the planned Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
SMH expands plans for full-service North Port hospital

Before ground is broken on the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital in south county, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has approved plans for a four-floor expansion.

  • Sarasota
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B. D. Gullett Elementary's Erin Devriendt, Bennett Carney, Michael Serrano and Jackie Stark are kicking off their second year together in a co-teach classroom with two full time teachers.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 30, 2025
Co-teach program at Gullett Elementary allows for extra academic support

In each grade level for first to fifth, there is a classroom with two full-time instructors teaching approximately 30 students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dingbat Theatre Project founder Luke Manual played the Cowardly Lion in its production based on "The Wizard of Oz."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 10, 2025
Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering by DSDG Architects of the front of a rebuilt Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 18, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement

Bird Key Yacht Club plans to replace its existing clubhouse with a FEMA-compliant structure and make other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The view of the first hole from behind the fairway bunkers at The Concession.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2025
The Concession lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The duo Zeman Quick Change delights audiences at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
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A rendering by architect Igor Reyes depicting the two residential towers behind the Mira Mar building on South Palm Avenue.
  • 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
Linn Torres, All Angels by the Sea administrative assistant and art sale coordinator, holds up a decorative glass piece, one of the many art items for sale at this summer's New to You art sale at the church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 9, 2025
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal kicks off summer art sale

The Longboat Key church is holding a smaller-scale version of its spring New to You art sale through September, featuring jewelry, decor and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2025
Ringling College invites community to take an art walk

The Sarasota college makes it easy for visitors to tour seven art galleries with the free event.

  • Arts + Culture
The town commission's May 19 budget workshop discussion focused on capital requests from departments over the next five years.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 21, 2025
Upcoming capital projects frame town's first 2026 budget discussion

Longboat Key's first fiscal year 2026 budget discussion focused on $166.8 million in capital improvement projects over the next five years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Meadows Country Club includes multiple golf courses as well as a Racquet Club, pool, fitness center and restaurant.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 13, 2025
The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota files for bankruptcy

A Sarasota country club has filed Chapter 7 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Thompson has served as president of Ringling College of Art and Design since 1999.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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