www.yourobserver.com stories: Siesta Keyhttps://www.yourobserver.com/news/siesta-key/all/www.yourobserver.com stories: Siesta Keyen-usThu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for August 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Ian SwabyThu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The home at 1333 Vista Drive was built in 2018 and has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,844 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Nature opened Midnight Pass. Sarasota County intends to keep it that way. ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/sarasota-county-keep-midnight-pass-open/Eric GarwoodThu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/sarasota-county-keep-midnight-pass-open/The public gathers at the entrance to Midnight Pass on Oct. 26, 2024, as boats make their way through the opening.<![CDATA[Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon and Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/flip-flops-fashion-luncheon-and-rockin-lobster-beach-party/Children FirstThu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/flip-flops-fashion-luncheon-and-rockin-lobster-beach-party/<![CDATA[Singer takes a long musical path to be a Siesta Key mainstay ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/singer-musical-path-siesta-key-mainstay/Ian SwabyThu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/singer-musical-path-siesta-key-mainstay/Casey Schuber<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for August 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesThu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The Unit 901 condominium at 401 Quay Commons was built in 2021 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,647 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for August 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/28/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesThu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/28/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The home at 3465 Gulfmead Drive was built in 2009 and has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,641 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for August 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesThu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The home at 1501 South Drive was built in 1953 and has two bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,706 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Attendees live their best life in the Siesta Key Drum Circle ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/18/siesta-key-drum-circle/Ian SwabyMon, 18 Aug 2025 13:50:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/18/siesta-key-drum-circle/Jose Angel Figueroa Jr. makes music in the circle.<![CDATA[County delegation meeting set for Nov. 13 in Venice ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/17/county-delegation-meeting-set/Observer StaffSun, 17 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/17/county-delegation-meeting-set/Sarasota County Legislative Delegation members meet with residents during the 2023 public meeting.<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for July 28-August 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/14/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesThu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/14/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The home at 4940 Peaceable Way was built in 2019 and has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,928 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Allegiant adds new route from Sarasota to Rochester ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/allegiant-adds-route-srq-rochester/Observer StaffTue, 12 Aug 2025 09:15:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/allegiant-adds-route-srq-rochester/Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.<![CDATA[Old Salty Dog celebrates post-recovery recognition ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/old-salty-dog-recognition/Dana KampaTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/old-salty-dog-recognition/Amy Blair, the manager at the Old Salty Dog on City Island, said visitors often enjoy seeing dolphins, sharks, seabirds and other wildlife from the waterfront seating.<![CDATA[Siesta Row Publix to be replaced ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/siesta-row-publix-replaced/Andrew WarfieldSat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/siesta-row-publix-replaced/This Publix store at Shops at Siesta Row will be demolished and rebuilt as a slightly larger model.<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for July 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/07/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesThu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/07/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The two properties at 1714 Irving St. sold for $3.8 million. The first property was built in 2012 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,718 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 2012 and has one bedroom, one bath and 797 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Siesta Key resident turns 100 as she carries on decadeslong tradition ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/31/siesta-key-resident-decadeslong-tradition/Ian SwabyThu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/31/siesta-key-resident-decadeslong-tradition/Irene Hryniewicki plays Taps every night on her balcony.<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/31/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesThu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/31/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The two properties at 1910 Datura St. were built in 2013. The first has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,234 square feet of living area. The second has one bedroom, one bath and 426 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[Allegiant to begin service from SRQ to Toledo ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/allegiant-begin-service-srq-toledo/Observer StaffTue, 29 Jul 2025 13:45:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/allegiant-begin-service-srq-toledo/Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.<![CDATA[Top residential real estate sales for July 7-11 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis. ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/residential-real-estate-sarasota/Adam HughesTue, 22 Jul 2025 15:10:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/residential-real-estate-sarasota/The home at 601 Avenida De Mayo was built in 2005 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,496 square feet of living area.<![CDATA[The Out-of-Door Academy holds on to a historic legacy as it moves forward ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/18/out-of-door-academy-holds-on-to-a-historic-legacy-as-it-moves-forward/Ian SwabyFri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/18/out-of-door-academy-holds-on-to-a-historic-legacy-as-it-moves-forward/Jessica Bank and Laura Murphy stand in front of the library.<![CDATA[New life thrives in Myakka’s habitat restoration zone ]]>https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/15/new-life-thrives-in-myakkas-habitat-restoration-zone/Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/15/new-life-thrives-in-myakkas-habitat-restoration-zone/Killdeer are dedicated parents known for their 'broken-wing' display, feigning injury to lure intruders away from their chicks or nest.