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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2021
Two-condo sale in the Casa de la Playa building is week's top real estate deal

Sale of a pair of condos on Siesta Key tops transactions for Sarasota and surrounding areas in the week of Oct. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A rendering of the future Binghamton University baseball complex designed by Fawley Bryant.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 19, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Locke'

Tom Hardy is such a gifted actor he can carry a film entirely on his own, literally.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona

Defensive back Sambo Ung led the way with three interceptions and two touchdowns as Riverview waltzed into the regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 30, 2020
State seeks $242,000 over Longboat sewage spill

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted to schedule a second private meeting with lawyers to determine what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 1, 2012
My View: Admit it: Meters are a failure

Hurricanes, traffic, beach repairs, the economy, balancing budgets, crime, bridges. All of these things have at one time or another confounded Sarasota city leaders. But nothing, nothing, causes unending vexation like parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde announced Sept. 25 he intends to run for the District 1 Longboat Key commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2015
Linde vies for District 1 seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last week when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Though without webbed feet, the common gallinule swims well and is able to navigate soft, muddy terrain with ease.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 11, 2021
Bird of the Week: Common gallinule

These small waterbirds are found in marshy habitats around Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A sign announcing Siesta Key's ranking as the top beach in the United States should be erected soon near the beach pavilion.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Beach sign unanimously approved

The County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved a two-sided sign proclaiming Siesta Key Public Beach No. 1 in the United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Brigham had time to donate platelets, which takes about two hours. She came on opening day of the new facility.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Blood bank opens new facility in Lakewood Ranch

SunCoast Blood Centers hopes to double its donor base in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Eleanor Kveton and friend Duane Compton in 2018.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 19, 2021
Founding member of Christ Church dies age 92

Eleanor Kveton helped found the church and set up the board of deacons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2018
Woodland camp offers fantastical fun

Woodland Fine Arts Academy campers present 'Alice in Wonderland Jr."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Cops Corner

Explosive event 2:11 p.m. - 700 block of Broadway. Boat. A man told police that he and his companion left a restaurant after lunch, and when they started up their Jet Ski, it exploded and knocked them into the water. No one suffered any injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Bierman Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2019
Happy retirement, Steve!

On Sunday, April 7, Club Longboat Association Manager Steve Bierman retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Murphy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Richard Murphy

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Gutierrez, a Siesta Key property owner and 23-year resident, applied for a certificate of occupancy with Sarasota County Planning and Development Services July 20, for an Internet café.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Ocean Club meets code'

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 23, 2009
Party Updates

Democrats socialize at year's last meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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