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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $1,725,000

A home in Paradise Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ladd and M. Frances Baumann sold their home at 2040 Oriole Drive to Carina Rice, trustee, of Sewickley, Pa., for $1,725,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 21, 2025
'Save the Mira Mar' is inappropriate form of horse trading

Seaward's development plan rests on two shaky pillars that lacks an economic need and historic preservation, a reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

Longboat Key has seen its share of preservation wins from Sister Keys to Quick Point to Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 29, 2025
Commissioners lament top county officials' evaluation process

Expressing disdain for the public evaluation process of the county administrator and attorney, Sarasota County commissioners award a token bonus as a tough budget season looms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 12, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 6

Someone, please get Juliette a book deal to her first novel titled, “Timeless Cliches to Use When He Doesn’t Understand It’s Him, Not You.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 12 (Season Finale)

The season finale of 'Siesta Key' season 2 did not disappoint.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 28, 2015
Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

Gone for the summer? Then catch up on what you missed while you were away.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

'The Iron Lady' movie missed the mark; Library and historical society could join forces; Thank you to family for cleaning up; All Longboat taxpayers should not pay for center

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2026
A few of our favorite (Lakewood Ranch) things

Here is a short list of cool pleasures, delightful encounters and only-in-the-Ranch moments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 boys reach national playoffs

The team traveled to Denver for the NPL Finals, held July 6-12, where it finished 1-1-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 29, 2023
North Longboat residents quietly get ready for Hurricane Idalia

Residents make small preparations for possible storm impacts while abnormal water activity foreshadows potential flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Get-it-done attitude put to work for Meals on Wheels of Sarasota

Rhonda Leiberick, a Lakewood Ranch resident and the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, finds her calling creating meaningful connections.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 20, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Rescue Mission

Resilient Retreat, currently under construction, is a project founded by psychologist Sidney Turner to treat trauma survivors.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2021
SMA senior's passion gives him the racer's edge

From video games, to go-karts, to a race-prepared Ford Mustang, Lyle Anderson hopes the road leads to a pro career on the track.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 18, 2021
Longboat Key couple's boxer wins "Best in Breed" at Westminster Dog Show

The Rummer Run Boxer won against 14 other dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2021
Longboat businesses bank on a healthy bay

Business owners and residents explain why a healthy Sarasota Bay is important for the quality of life in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 6, 2021
Casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club a good bet for community

Sisterhood for Good hosts casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
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