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Robin Hartill
November 5, 2014

Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Longboat home for $5.75 million

H. Lee Scott sold his home on Gulf of Mexico Drive for $5.75 million, the highest year-to-date sale on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Jessica Salmond
November 5, 2014

Osprey Pier open for business

The new fishing pier is accessible to the public after being closed since 2012.

Siesta Key
News

David Conway
November 5, 2014

Questions surround DeMarcay Hotel development

From nearby residents and merchants to developers and city officials, a number of groups have issues when it comes to the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise condominium.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
November 5, 2014

Sarasota police aid in sea turtle release

The Sarasota Police Department partnered with Mote Marine last week for the release of the last two Loggerhead hatchlings of the 2014 nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Morales
November 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market

The Downtown Farmers Market brought out familiar vendors and customers for the midweek market on Wednesdays at the Five Points Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2014

Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
November 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2014

Renick offers big-ticket challenge

Michael Renick, broker associate at Team Renick, has a challenge for local Realtors: Renick, a platinum sponsor of this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party, is encouraging each agent to buy a $100 raffle ticket to raise money for scholarships.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2014

Trick-or-treating is extra sweet

Trick-or-treaters on Longboat Key: They're a rarer sight than bald eagles or the green flash. But we can confirm two sightings.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
November 5, 2014

Village parking changes pass

The new ordinance includes a ban on parking on the north side of Linley Street. Parking discussions will continue.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
November 5, 2014

Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar FÃ«te Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2014

Pink Purses

Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets turned into a pink wonderland Oct. 29, as the store welcomed Vera Bradley brand ambassador Joan Bradley Reedy, daughter of Vera Bradley and sister of company co-founder Barbara Baekgaard.