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  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • December 2, 2009
Longboat Key - St. Armands building sells for $3 million

The sale of the two-story commercial building off St. Armands Circle at 349 Monroe Drive commanded the highest price - $2,995,000 - for sales recordings for the week of Nov. 16 to Nov. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Sand accumulation concerns residents

North-end residents want the sand spit that has accumulated under Longboat Pass Bridge removed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anjolie Zerbini and Shayla White learn how to play the drums together.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota's Girls Inc. steps into a role

Spring break program showcases female role models in 'The Lion King' for members of Girls, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
Braden River football rolls past Palmetto 35-0

The Pirates defense returned to form to thwart the Tigers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alyssa Goudy exudes vivacious charm as the titular matchmaker in Players' Center for Performing Arts' "Hello Dolly!" (Courtesy photos)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2019
'Hello Dolly!’ at The Players Centre for Performing Arts ‘lookin’ swell’

High-spirited musical celebrates capitalism, feminism and optimism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Breanna Pituch and Doggo were reunited.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Neighbors work together to get furry friend home

After Doggo, a 9-year-old Shiba Inu, escaped from his house, Longboat Key residents and visitors banded together to get him home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins hopes to advance to the Swimming & Diving State Championships for the second-consecutive season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2013
Going the Distance

Building off last year's success, Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins won both of her individual events Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Evolucia, an LED lighting company, will move from an 18,000-square-foot home off Fruitville Road to the 61,000-square-foot former home of Gemesis in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
High-efficiency lighting company to move to Lakewood Ranch

Evolucia, an LED-lighting company with global aspirations, has found new corporate headquarters in the East County after moving from Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • News
Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Camila Mendes and KJ Apa in "Riverdale." Image source: The CW.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2018
Binge Blog: The teens are at it again

The ridiculous drama "Riverdale," the nostalgia-fest that is "Adventureland" and the sugary-sweet "Nailed It!," all available on Netflix, make up this week's Binge Blog offerings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Speedway to get down and dirty

The first Mud n Music event will be held July 30 to Aug. 1 at Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars last week, after attending the University of Houston’s Prospect Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
ODA catcher and third baseman to play for the Cougars

Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane also updated attendees on Sarasota County policies.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Puerto Rican chamber shares Maria update

Founder and CEO Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder says sharing seeds can help grow island’s economy as recovery continues.

  • 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
Renovations were completed recently at the cabin and Jiggs Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2011
County installs historic marker at Jiggs

The marker details the work of Manatee County residents Al "Jiggs" and Agnes Metcalf.

  • East County
  • News
A mother bobcat walks with one of her offspring in the backyard of River Place’s Denny Yoder.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2016
Bobcats get up close and personal in East County

Sightings could become more common as humans encroach on their habitats.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School students were supposed to have a hybrid mix of on-campus and e-learning instruction, but that has been changed by a state directive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2020
School District of Manatee forced to rethink plan to open schools

State order will require schools to open normally in August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 10, 2010
Walking a fine line

Circus Sarasota headliner Nik Wallenda is on his way to becoming more than just a tightrope walker with a famous last name.

  • Arts + Culture
Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Sarasota authorities had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Several homes on Treasure Boat Way are listed on Airbnb for about $100 a night.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
As county collects Airbnb tax, some question need for vacation rentals

The county collected $1.8 million from the vacation rental site, but some Siesta Key residents would like to see the end of the rentals in residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phallen Coyne and Matt Foley with one of several shellfish paintings Coyne created for her family's new Sarasota restaurant.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 20, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Raw talent

Husband-and-wife artists Matt Foley and Phallen Coyne have stirred up a groovy seaside vibe at their family's new restaurant in South Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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