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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 14, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 28 and April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lucy Miller is a Longbeach Village resident and seventh-generation Cortez native. Photo courtesy of Salvatore Branciforte.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Scent of a woman: Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller is the brains and nose behind Lucy Miller Pure, a line of natural and organic perfumes that debuted quietly in August - but could make a bigger splash early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Forristall Enterprises foreman Alex Barrow checks out the inside of the home before starting its demolition Nov. 21.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Lakewood Eyesore Demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Bulletin Board

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  • East County
  • News
On Feb. 27, senior Tiffany Elder became the first Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader to make the staff of the Universal Cheer Association.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
Team Spirit

Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader Tiffany Elder was selected to be a member of the Universal Cheer Association's staff.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new feature at the East County park includes swings, a spider web and a series of logs on which children can climb.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
News Briefs 03.03.11

Manatee County last week completed the installation of playground equipment at Jiggs Landing park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Booker to showcase memories

Starting in August, the Booker High School campus will be undergoing construction to provide students with a brand new campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brothers Martin Gramatica and Santiago Gramatica stand in front of the panels that will be used to build three homes for underprivileged families in Haiti. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 22, 2011
TOP STORY, JAN.: Brotherly Love

The well-known former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Martin Gramatica and his placekicking brothers chose Sarasota to start their green building business, which has just secured a deal to provide housing to earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown, middle, cast the deciding vote Monday that approved two additional retirement incentives for general employees before their pension plan is frozen next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Commission approves DROP and early-retirement incentives

A DROP option and an early-retirement incentive the town approved last week for general employees will cost the town $1,937,190 over 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Stand-up guy

Sarasota funny man Tim Wilkins comes home to roost. The comedian talks about the road, his image and why he's exactly where he wants to be.

  • Arts + Culture
John Patterson, State Attorney Office winner Ed Brodsky and Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 8, 2012
Election victors look to future

Local GOP winners focus on key issues and challenges - from jobs and public education to reducing violent crimes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
Longboat: the virtual reality

This town is a quiet, peaceful paradise, right? Maybe not to longtime residents, but it plays its role well in cyberspace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Dep. Russ Younger teaches a group of fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School about making good choices, which is part of the sheriff's office's Crossroads program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2011
Cuts may eliminate elementary officers

Sheriff Brad Steube is planning to eliminate five elementary school resource officer positions as part of his cuts for next year's budgets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 30, 2010
Sarasota election recount denied

A Charter Review Board candidate wanted a recount, claiming Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent wrongly encouraged her to concede.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2012
Key Club partners with Hilton owner

General Manager Michael Welly said the club always intended to find a hotel development company to assist in its redevelopment plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is located at 1741 Main St. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 22, 2011
FULL STORY: Herald-Tribune, sister papers, to be sold

The newspaper, which won a Pulitzer Prize in April and has been owned by the New York Times for nearly 30 years, will get new owners. Changes could be forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New County Administrator Randall Reid will begin work Jan. 23. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Sarasota finalizes contract for new administrator

County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 15 signed the formal contract with Randall H. Reid of Gainesville, making him the new county administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Longboat condo buyers seek wagging rights

Animals aren't allowed at many Key condominiums, and many Realtors believe those bans hurt sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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