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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 5, 2018
Madelyn Joan (Briggs) Strickland

Madelyn Joan Briggs Strickland, 1932-2018 of Asheville NC passed away in Raleigh NC on June 14, she had a winter home in Longboat Key, Florida, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A new downtown high-rise proposal has drawn the ire of residents and merchants alike.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2014
Questions surround DeMarcay Hotel development

From nearby residents and merchants to developers and city officials, a number of groups have issues when it comes to the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano. Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,861 square feet of living area, sold for $850,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 8, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $850,000

Alvaro Joves and Maria Maldonado, of Miami, sold their home at 7217 Greystone St. to Robert Hofmann, of Bradenton, for $850,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota County scores water win, but what did we think?

Sarasota County won best-tasting drinking water, so we tried it ourselves — and it was pretty good.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Cake'

In her new film, "Cake," Jennifer Aniston gives a fearless performance as a woman whose life is in ruins.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Deputy Director of Public Works Sia Mollanazar, Valerin President Valerie Ciudad-Real, Manatee County Director of Public Works Ron Schulhofer, Manatee County Commissioner Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Commission Chairw
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge is finally open

Fort Hamer Bridge opens after more than 100 years of debate.

  • East County
  • News
Both Longbeach Village and Sleepy Lagoon streets were flooded after a band of strong winds and rain from Tropical Storm Andrea came ashore June 6. Norton Street looked more like a canal than a street after the storm.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
Andrea is first brush with storm season

Key residents and town staffers got a reminder last week that hurricane season is here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2020
Rain can't dampen benefit run in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies for Duchenne Run draws 350 runners to benefit local nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
One of Moore's keys to success in the kitchen includes his cooking utensils that he bought online from a local company called Cappojim's.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 26, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: James Moore

James Moore was born and raised in Sarasota and now lives on Siesta Key. Moore works as the internet marketing director at Webtivity, but in his spare time he enjoys getting creative in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2010
Commission moves forward revised agreements

The majority of the Town Commission agreed to agreement revisions that allow a hotel, condo towers, a meeting center and other uses to be built in Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2010
Commission agrees to Islandside hotel, other components

The majority of the Town Commission agreed to agreement revisions that allow a hotel, condo towers, a meeting center and other uses to be built in Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suncoast Opportunities LLC sold the home at 6812 Belmont Court to Simriti Chaddha and Navdeep Ranajee, of Bradenton, for $1.1Â million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,717 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 10, 2016
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 24-28

  • East County
  • Real Estate
New hours for the Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance into The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch will be 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Gate hours into Country Club at Lakewood Ranch will change

Country Club moves forward with safety plan to limit public access at Balmoral Woods entrance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Teaching dogs new tricks in Lakewood Ranch

Pups and their owners enjoy Doggy Bootcamp Agility Class in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium at the Orchid Beach Club Residences tops all transactions this week. It sold for $2,062,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2017
Orchid Beach Club Residences condo sells for $2,062,500

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 6 -10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members

Longtime member Lucinda Hathaway passed away this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
lash
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • August 25, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 2

The Eyes Have It: Part 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Paul Thorpe has been a singularly influential presence for more than 40 years downtown — and now, his friends want the city to cement his legacy.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Honoring Mr. Downtown: Residents push for tribute to Paul Thorpe

For more than four decades, Paul Thorpe has worked to make downtown a better place. Now, a group is asking the city to preserve his legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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