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The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: A different kind of wedding band in Sarasota

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club East home at 15408 Linn Park Terrace sold for $980,000. It has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Holly Pascarella.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 8, 2020
Residential Real Estate Transactions April 27-May 1

Country Club East home tops sales at $980,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Bay Conservancy will be responsible for implementing the city's adopted vision for 53 acres of public land. Without accounting for a planned new performing arts center, the project is expected to cost up to $150 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2018
Bayfront group announces transitional leaders

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization is transitioning to The Bay Conservancy, a group that will oversee the redevelopment of 53 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earned an "A" rating in one of the nation's most prominent evaluation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2018
Healthy "A" rating for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Local hospital among 750 in the nation to earn the highest safety rating.

  • East County
  • News
D'Angelo Antonino
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: D'Angelo Antonino

D'Angelo Antonino, a Braden River junior boys basketball forward, talks the challenges of moving and his best skill

  • East County
  • Sports
Accessory dwelling units can either be attached to a primary residence or located in a separate structure, such as this unit located above a parking garage in Laurel Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County approves accessory dwelling unit plan

Sarasota County has authorized the construction of smaller residences on many single-family properties in hopes of providing more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 601 of La Bellasera was built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,384 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 18, 2013
CONA braces for 2050 fight

Sarasota County's community neighborhood association alliance held a press conference on Monday, addressing proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan, which the Sarasota County Commission will discuss this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Crews mow on Buffalo Canal north of Moran Road in September 2013. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County considers stormwater fee

Dedicated stormwater fee could handle escalating routine maintenance.

  • East County
  • News
This Mill Creek home at 14905 17th Ave. E., sold for $520,000 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,095 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 18, 2020
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS APRIL 6-10

Lakewood Ranch's home sales topped by a $2.35 million Lake Club home.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sand that leaves the shores of Longboat Key and gets deposited in Longboat Pass near Jewfish Key will be analyzed as part of a beach review.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2013
Town prepares beach project review

The town of Longboat Key will have a beach consultant perform a $121,800 analysis of its Beach Management Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Jack Duncan attended a Colony special workshop via Skype Wednesday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summerfield's Jonathan Leatt, an 11-year-old McNeal student, soars above the ground as he wins the overall 5K race in 18:28.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2018
Take Stock awareness rises in Lakewood Ranch

Benefit runs help students reach the academic finish line.

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne Atwell
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Did city commissioners want Stand Your Ground law repealed?

One of Sarasota's major legislative priorities was support for the repeal of Florida's Stand Your Ground law, but commissioners contend that's not for what they voted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2018
Garden Club blossoms at Home Tour

Five homes throughout Longboat Key were on display for the 42nd Annual Home Tour March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Disorientations darken turtle nesting season but it is still not working.

Two hatchlings died last week after they crawled into the road, possibly due to bright lights along the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
K-9 Ron and his handler Deputy Jerod Wolfe ready to board the helicopter. Ron appears eager for the ride.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Manatee Sheriff's Office finds new way to hound suspects

Sheriff's Office K-9 helicopter rides to improve East County response times in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Volunteers clean up on Key beaches

Volunteers collected 312 pounds of trash along a 4.75-mile stretch of Longboat Key's Manatee County beach Saturday, Oct. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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