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This home at 5594 Siesta Estates Court has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,764 square feet of living area. It sold for $937,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2011
Siesta Estates home sells for $937,500

A home in Siesta Estates tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 10 to Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Joseph Klarberg submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: FLIGHTY SUNSET

Joseph Klarberg submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event co-chairs Barb Shelton and Barb Watson
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 9, 2011
Harbourettes show their love for fashion

Longboat Harbour residents modeled apparel from Draper's and Damon's at the annual Longboat Harbourettes Luncheon and Fashion show on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marty Cooper
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 9, 2011
BKYC members showcase artistic talents

Bird Key Yacht Club members showed off their artistic talents at the grand opening of the club's member art exhibit on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at BKYC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Feb. 8 candidate forum was held in Holley Hall within the Sarasota Orchestra building on Van Wezel Way.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 9, 2011
City Commission candidates address arts issues

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County sponsored a forum in which it asked the candidates a series of questions about their feelings about local arts organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Juggles the Clown (Jeff Lovett) adds some balloon flair to Joanna Tsoukos' wardrobe.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 9, 2011
Festive event celebrates Italian culture and heritage

The tables were saturated in confetti, balloons spanned the room and guests couldn't turn off their excitement - Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc., had transformed Michael's on East into little Italy for its 'Festa Siciliana' luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 9. Performers ranged from balloon crafting 'Juggles the Clown' (Jeff Lovett) to accordion player Mario DeLeon to Tarantella Dancers. In the past, proceeds have benefited Sarasota Opera, Ringling Museum and Big Brother Big Sister on the Gulfcoast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luke Palmer, 5
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 9, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: St. Martha Catholic School (WITH VIDEO)

We asked youngsters at St. Martha Catholic School to chat about the country's mushiest holiday of the year - Valentine's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Younger family gets a new member

Longboat Key Commissioner Phil Younger has a new role: Grandpa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Postmaster Rodney Masengale and Dee Moog
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Post office puts its stamp on service

Customer Appreciation Day took place Feb. 5, at the Longboat Key Post Office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Buffet the manatee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Manatee targets Packers' Super Bowl victory

Mote Marine Aquarium manatee resident Buffett has picked the winning Super Bowl team for the fourth year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Meldahl
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Village residents start new chapter at meeting

The Longbeach Village Association did things by the book at its Feb. 2 meeting and social.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dee Tornillo and Carol Mae cheer on the Green Bay Packers.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Spanish Main residents exhibit 'Pack-er' mentality

Among the Spanish Main Yacht Club football fans who gathered at the clubhouse Sunday to watch the Super Bowl were Dee Tornillo and Carol Mae.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nola Hietbrink, Leslie Jones and Jo Rutstein
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Longboat Key residents put children first

Children First has announced the appointment of new officers for its board of directors, which will include Longboat Key residents Jo Rutstein and Leslie Jones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Mini car supports huge balancing act

A 24-foot rowing scull, transported atop a Mini Cooper with extensions forward and aft, was spotted in the Observer parking lot last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Our View

Government outside the margins!; RIP: Rainer Josenhanss

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bicyclists from around the area recently have written more than 30 e-mails to Town Hall about keeping all of the town's bicycle signs.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2011
Cyclists say signs should stay on Key

Some area bicyclists believe the town should not remove any of the 126 bicycle signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Park
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2011
City puts finishing touches on renovated Bird Key Park

At 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, the city will celebrate the re-opening of the park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of major construction, which began in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Robert Siekmann suggested the entire commission review the town's three pension plans at least twice a month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2011
Commission focuses on pension problem

The commission spent more than three hours Monday discussing the town's increasing unfunded liability in its three pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2011
Ridership is road to success

Transportation divisions for both Manatee and Sarasota counties will work with a Longboat Key trolley working group to boost ridership on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allan Luke, of Longboat Key, goes for a shot during a game of pickle ball with his wife, Virginia, Friday, Feb. 4, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2011
Pickleball passion nets Key fans

At the Longbeach Village Association's monthly meeting Feb. 2, resident Allan Luke spoke about approaching the town about putting Pickleball courts at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner David Brenner worked on the Vision Plan on the Planning and Zoning Board level.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2011
Commission adopts town's Vision Plan

The commission officially adopted the Vision Plan, a document the town will use to plan the next 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Publix
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
News Briefs

Publix sheds light on dark parking lot questions; Sarasota Bay Watch seeks town partnership; Town schedules beach presentations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fran Harris and Al Tripodi dance together at a Thanksgiving celebration, at which he says they made their relationship "semi-official."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2011
Article leads to courtship for tennis player

Al Tripodi fell for Francesca Harris when he saw her being interviewed for the "Player of the Week" feature in the Longboat Observer two years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Letters to the editor

Removing Key bicycle signs would be a major safety issue

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
IDA to hire firm this week

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board expect this week to make their first step toward hiring a new executive director for Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development Board discussed a new methodology for calculating assessments for the district's water irrigation distribution system during their meeting Feb. 3.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD makes assessment changes

Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District are moving forward with a new methodology for calculating assessments for the 2012 fiscal year budget.

  • East County
  • News
Three of the four recent fatal accidents in the area occurred in the East County near University Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Car, pedestrian collisions spike

The Florida Highway Patrol reported four fatalities and three serious injuries resulting from collisions with both bicyclists and pedestrians in the region in the last two weeks.

  • East County
  • News
Shirley Fein with her late husband, Arnold
  • By Shirley Fein
  • February 9, 2011
My View

My mountain love affair

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Eagle Trace is a 131-unit private gated community at 1808 John Taylor Road in the East County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
County approves Eagle Trace

The bank-owned 131-acre community will be located just south of State Road 64 and west of Pope Road.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Amir Guirguis examines the mouth of 6-year-old Eason Rogers, who attends Prine Elementary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Dentists brighten East County smiles

Local dentists volunteered their services to children in need during a special Give Kids a Smile Day event at Creekwood Dental Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 27 More than 'meats' the eye 9:13 a.m. - 2600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Lost Property. A couple called police to report that resort employees were entering their room and taking everything from purses to dirty boxers. Police were able to find the items in question in the room and asked resort employees about the couple's behavior. Five resort employees told police the couple accused them of stealing purses, meatballs left in the refrigerator and other items. No further action was taken.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Glendi will feature the St. Barbara Hellenic Folk Dancers throughout its four-day run this week.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 9, 2011
Church prepares for Greek festival

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will welcome more than 18,000 to the East County as it celebrates its 27th Greek Glendi this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 9, 2011
Home and Garden Tour will be in full bloom

The owners of five unique homes throughout Longboat Key and Lido Shores will be opening their doors to the public during the Longboat Key Garden Club's 35th annual Home and Garden Tour Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 636 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a swimming pool and 4,009 square feet. It sold for $1,437,500.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2011
Bird Key home sells for more than $1.4 million

The sale was the second-largest of 12 transactions recorded during the week of Jan. 24 through Jan. 28, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
One million participants wait to start a one-day "picnic" in Essen, Germany, on a major autobahn, as part of the European Capital of Culture.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • February 9, 2011
Bon Voyage

The Longboat Observer's travel editors look back on trips taken in 2010 and outline what stops should be on your travel itinerary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 601 Putter Lane in Country Club Shores sold for $2.6 million in January.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2011
January sales snapshots

The following is a summary of key residential real-estate sales recorded for the month of January at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Data from January 2010 is also listed for comparison.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
« 1776 1777 1778 1779 1780 1781 1782 1783 1784 1785 »
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