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A condominium in en Provence recently sold for $3,275,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.9 million in 2011.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 19, 2018
en Provence condominium sells for $3,275,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A home in Concession at 19457 Ganton Ave. recently sold for $2.35 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,062 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.45 million in 2012.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 19, 2018
Concession home tops local sales at $2.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 3-7.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 19, 2018
Days before Christ’s birth

With humility and obedience and far below the radar screen of celebrity status, they carried out God’s will.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2018
Approaching storm prompts cancellation of Thursday after-school activities in Sarasota district

Forecasts of rough weather prompts Sarasota County Schools to take action. After-care not affected, district says.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Longboat Key is merry and bright with Christmas lights

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys are shining bright this holiday season thanks to festive decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Waterlefe Golf and River Club resident Katherine Hubanks’s favorite ornaments are ones from her first Christmas with her adoptive parents in Germany. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
East County residents hang memories on a string

East County residents share stories about their special Christmas ornaments.

  • East County
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Senior midfielder Madisyn Opstal and junior forward Natalie Gorji lead the ODA offense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
High-scoring upperclassmen lead Thunder girls soccer team

The ODA senior midfielder and junior forward have been on a tear this season

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellen Jaffe Jones poses on her favorite trail in Lakewood Ranch's Heron's Nest Nature Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner gets gold eating green

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Santino's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub owner John Cox enjoys meeting customers and seeing the enjoy the food.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area pizzeria offers more than pizza

Longtime restaurant manager serves up personal favorite recipes at Santino's.

  • East County
  • News
Debra Hartline. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Educators in Lakewood Ranch area are first class

Two East County teachers are finalists for district's Educator of the Year award.

  • East County
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas Services

The churches of Longboat Key are offering various services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Gerry Daniel helped shape Judaism in Sarasota, Israel

The 102-year-old former Longboat Key resident died Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Finnegan and Longboat Key Club Director of Golf Terry O'Hara
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday hole-in-one

On Dec. 11, Sandy Finnegan shot a hole-in-one on the third hold of the Harbourside red course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marcia Gutridge with two of her grandchildren, Keith and Harper
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2018
Treats and traditions top Longboaters holidays

From running to rum cake, Longboat Key residents cherish their holiday rituals and recipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Spreading Christmas Cheer

Member of Christ Church, Presbyterian, Longboat Key, sang Christmas carols throughout the area on Sunday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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