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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
Sarasota metro has highest home ownership rate in the country

At 82.3%, the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area was rated No. 1 by financial services website SmartAsset among all metros across the country in residents who own their homes.

  • Sarasota
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Cannons Marina boats burglarized of more than $40,000 of equipment

The boat dealership, rental company and service center had GPS devices stolen from five boats overnight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Woodland's Easter Eggstravaganza

Woodland, The Community Church will host its annual Easter celebration tomorrow.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball

East County residents, business professionals and corporations enjoyed an evening of inspiration and entertainment during the annual Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball May 5 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed food and drink, live and silent auctions, drawings, a game area and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
St. Mary surprises faithful parishioner

Rita Stormes, a longtime parishioner at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church was honored at a surprise event held recently at the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Obituary: Mary Louise Redding

Mary Louise Redding, 99, Longboat Key, died July 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 10, 2010
Senior Friendship Center celebrates 30th anniversary

The Senior Friendship Centers celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Living Room adult day services on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Brother William Geenen Living Room was the first building in the nation to be designed and built solely for the adult day care for the frail and handicapped elderly.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Chabad celebrates community service

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual auction Feb. 27 at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 6, 2018
Temple Beth Israel gathers for summer barbecue

On July 6, temple members gathered for a buffet dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 22, 2015
OBITUARY | Marlene Etkin Horwitz

Marlene Etkin Horwitz died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 12, 2017
All Angels enjoys annual brunch

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 4, 2015
Redeemer celebrates animals with blessings

Church of the Redeemer invites congregation to bring pets for blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Island Chapel lends a helping hand to students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother's Day by giving back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Service: Merle Huntington

A celebration of life for Merle Huntington, 92, of Longboat Key and Brevard, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Center for Building Hope celebrity bartending

PHOTO GALLERY: Center for Building Hope celebrity bartending

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 18, 2024
City OKs purchase of parcels to build downtown workforce housing

The proposed apartment complex would consist of two 10-story buildings with rents priced for the labor force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2023
More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives

Vertical oyster gardens, though simple in structure, can improve water quality and provide habitats for marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 31, 2023
Hotel guest evicted for taking too many paper plates

All you can eat breakfast does not mean all you can take plates. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key proposing increased sea turtle protections

The Longboat Key Town Commission could have the first reading of a proposed ordinance as soon as Feb. 1, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
Sapphire Point of Lakewood Ranch hosts grand opening Saturday

Lakewood Ranch's newest neighborhood, Sapphire Point, hosts an in-person event on Saturday to showcase its homes.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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