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The home in Palmer’s at 1232 N. Casey Key Road recently sold for $6.1 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,850 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 20, 2018
Casey Key home sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Rotary Club of Longboat Key collected wrapped gifts for the Knights of Columbus.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
The Nice List: Longboaters spread good cheer and deeds

There's no need for Santa to check his list twice. These Longboaters are going straight to the top of the nice list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Manager Tom Barwin said some feedback he's heard has raised concerns about storage. Residents in cities with e-scooters have said the devices, as seen on this San Diego sidewalk, clutter the public right of way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 19, 2018
Will electric scooters come to Sarasota?

City officials have had preliminary conversations with Bird, an e-scooter company — a potential precursor to an ordinance allowing the transportation devices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SIBLING SYNERGY/The Gruters focus on some kind of physical activity, such as dodgeball, instead of sitting around on Christmas Day. Then, they eat.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • December 19, 2018
From socks to sauerbraten, Sarasota residents cherish holiday traditions

Families share the recipes and rituals that make the season grand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    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
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • Neighbors
Helen Turner, David Campbell, Sandy Campbell and Fred Berg won first place in Division 3 last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament is back for another round

The tournament will kick off Jan. 10 with a cocktail party and will continue with play from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Jones.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Heather Jones

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks winning in PKs and her biggest challenge

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Saunders has served as Manatee County Schools' interim superintendent since July.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Should Manatee County superintendent search go national?

Board members undecided on course of action to find new superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
Finn, Eirinn, Cormac and Christian Camphire said they are thankful Cormac is OK after 37% of his body was burned. He plans to resume classes at Braden River High in January, depending on his health.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Bradenton's mom's belief — 'God was with him.'

East County mom says her faith has been strengthened by horrifying accident .

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Keep an eye out for porch prowlers

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Each year, Patricia Christmas buys her family Christmas pajamas and T-shirts. Clockwise from bottom left are Elijah, Jermaine, Patricia, Tremaine and Genesys.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas all the time for Bradenton family

This family knows had to spread Christmas joy.

  • East County
  • News
Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club

Sarasota's annual holiday party celebrates on Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fifth-grader Kiran Kalia plays the xylophone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2018
Witt Orffestra rings in holiday season

Children sing of snowmen and holidays in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
A preliminary conceptual video rendering shows some of the project’s central features: brick streets, curbless sidewalks and new landscaping.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 18, 2018
Tree questions continue at Lemon Avenue meeting

Downtown residents still push for the inclusion of more shade trees in a streetscape project, but challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police evacuated the Walgreens at 3535 N. Tamiami Trail while an object outside is examined by explosives experts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2018
Sarasota Police determine pressure cooker found near store is harmless

Object near Walgreens on North Tamiami Trail at Myrtle Street looks like a pressure cooker, police said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angeline Scottien, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission talks about coyotes.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 17, 2018
Longboat coyotes smart, hard to trap, expert said

Attacks on humans are rare.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool

The preschoolers sang Christmas carols as part of their two-day Christmas program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marc Murray, Diana McCourt, Noah Murray, Eryn Murray and Bjorn Welde Thomas
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 16, 2018
Families celebrate Christmas with the bears

A Country Bear Christmas was hosted Dec. 16 at the Bearadise Ranch Bear Preserve

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Bradenton was killed in a one-car motorcycle crash Saturday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2018
Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck

Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck in University Park

  • East County
  • News
A string of car burglaries hit two Lakewood Ranch area parks on Saturday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2018
Car burglars hit Lakewood Ranch parks

Four families at Lakewood Ranch sporting events have their windows smashed and possessions stolen.

  • East County
  • News
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