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By Adam Hughes |
March 27, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 10-14 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Robert Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $8.5 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Dana Kampa |
May 14, 2025

The Paradise Center has until August to raise support

With the recent sale of the Tidewell building and subsequent rent increase, the nonprofit has until August to raise funding to relocate.

Longboat Key
News

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

By Dana Kampa |
June 4, 2025

Navy doctor veteran reflects on 20 years of service

Longboat Harbour Condominiums honored those who served and sacrificed for the country as part of its Memorial Day program.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 28, 2025

Meet Temple Beth Israel's new senior rabbi

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of art and history related to the Holocaust.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 26, 2025

Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 21, 2025

Obsidian public hearing postponed to May

Scheduled for Monday's City Commission meeting, Bay Plaza's appeal of the approval of the 348-foot, 14-condo tower was rescheduled over public notice matters.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
May 16, 2025

Hear from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new chair

Julie Fanning, the chair of Lakewood Ranch's leading pro-business group, comes to the role — during a milestone year — with an unwavering belief in the organization's mission.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
June 9, 2025

Local paddlers to represent Team USA in dragon boat championships

Twenty-two athletes who train at Nathan Benderson Park will race in the IDBF World Championships.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
May 4, 2025

Main Street comes alive for Music on Main

Music on Main consisted of live musical entertainment, inflatable games for kids and food and business vendors.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 3-9

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2025

Busy agenda kicks off active month for Sarasota City Commission

May is promising to be hectic as a month of contentious issues begins with revisiting Hyatt redevelopment decision and another request to cover commissioner legal expenses.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
April 16, 2025

Laurence Russell Humphreys Parry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence Russell Humphreys Parry on January 7, 2025, at the age of 86.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 3, 2025

Man claims found powdery white substance is not his

When police returned the found belongings, the man claimed the bag of white powder found with the wallet was not his. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 10, 2025

Law enforcement training center offers everything in one place: Myakka City

Cadets and officers no longer need to travel outside of Manatee County to train.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 20, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Robert Point Road tops the week's sales at $8.1 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
May 12, 2025

Upscale Japanese restaurant and bar coming to University Town Center

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
June 3, 2025

Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.