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Sue Wolverton oversees 22 offices and 1,200 agents as Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s senior vice president in the Southwest Florida region. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
2011 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year: Sue Wolverton

The Kiwanis Club honor wasn't on Sue Wolverton's bucket list. But the surprise award motivates her to do more of what she's always done: aim higher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The launch pad at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 14, 2018
The magic of summer

Lakewood Ranch, LWR Life

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 16, 2018
'Chappaquiddick' is a strong biopic on the power of wealth

The tale of Senator Edward Kennedy's drunk driving tragedy sticks to the facts, allowing viewers to make their own judgment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
CDDs to hold public meeting on roadshare agreement

CDDs 2, 5 and 6 have been working for a year to find a way to split maintenance costs on shared gates and roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 1, 2019
Key Chorale's 'Elijah' to showcase masterwork of epic proportions

Key Chorale will be accompanied by four professional soloists, a youth soloist and 35 members of the Sarasota Orchestra for 'Elijah.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bryan Jacobs watches as Country Club's Fran Tulski checks out a strawberry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2019
Hydroponic farming is tall task for veterans' nonprofit in Sarasota

Vets2Success benefits from donation by Lakewood Ranch area's Gardeners Out East to run its hydroponic farm in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Three of Longboat Key's swans were swimming near the Harbourside Golf Course on Sept. 11.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key animals survive Irma

The turtles, swans and birds and animals at Save our Seabirds and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium fared well during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don Walker and Gary Marachek in "ART."Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2015
Theater Review: 'Art'

Theater Review: 'Art'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2010
Ranch IDA proceeds with irrigation strategy

The board has developed a plan for addressing Lakewood Ranch's longstanding irrigation issues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
COMMENT: Observer team takes field for spring ball

"Play for the name on the front of your jersey -- not the name on the back." It's a simple phrase that speaks volumes. And this spring, I already know one team that's doing just that.

  • East County
  • Sports
Upper Manatee 288 LLC, a Bradenton company managed by homebuilder and developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, has purchased the site at 112 Upper Manatee River Road for $4.7 million.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2011
Homebuilder buys Moore's Dairy site for $4.7 million

Upper Manatee 288 LLC, managed by Carlos Beruff, purchased the former Moore's Dairy site out of foreclosure for $4.7 million.

  • East County
  • News
The Army Corps indicated few changes to its plan in a response to the state.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 8, 2015
Army Corps responds to Big Pass questions

There is little in the Corps’ response the state that indicates major changes to the Lido Key renourishment project, which includes dredging up to three areas in Big Sarasota Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Entrepreneur Jesse Biter has started work on a new residential development in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 29, 2017
Work starts on 97 downtown Sarasota apartments

BOLD Lofts is the latest residential project to break ground in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 12, 2017
St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted Women & Fashion Thru the Decades March 12 at Michaels On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"Race" runs through May 12. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 6, 2019
David Mamet’s 'Race' fills the stage with fighting words and disturbing questions

The Venice Theatre production is smart, surprisingly funny and highly entertaining while also encouraging audiences to think.

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  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Pirates' signal caller finds his voice

With the departure of go-to receiver Willie McNeal, quarterback Stephen Fischer has spent this offseason breaking in a new group of talented receivers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock allotted $214,800 for wage increases for approximately 100 general employees.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2015
Town staff gets pay hike

A new merit wage increase system implemented by Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock Oct. 1 gave out an overall 3.8% overall increases town-wide to general employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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