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This home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace has five bedrooms, fourth baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.21 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 1, 2014
The Concession home sells for $1.8 million

A home in Concession tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The state first implemented DROP in the early 2000s to give top public-sector employees an incentive to stay in their positions instead of going to work in the private sector.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Employees seek DROP benefit

The Longboat Key Town Commission's decision Aug. 14 will affect the financial futures of town employees and taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2015
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 12.17.15

Tunnel under Gulf of Mexico Drive; Refugees

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hurricane Dorian ended up missing us on the gulf coast, much to the relief of beachgoers who still had to contend with summer showers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proximity of a proposed dog park to a condominium building is one of several topics to raise questions about the influence of neighborhood associations on city decision-making.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Officials, residents discuss city-neighborhood relations

The city seeks to cultivate a partnership with neighborhood associations. How much sway do these groups have among officials — and within their communities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 22308 Deer Pointe Crossing has four bedrooms, three-and-half baths, a pool and 3,741 square feet of living area. It sold for $629,500. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2014
Preserve at Panther Ridge home sells for $629,500

A home in the Preserve at Panther Ridge tops all transactions from this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Longboat key photo contest winner: June 4

Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Levitt said you need a certain amount of dexterity to create paper mache sculptures. It usually takes him two to three weeks to finish a sculpture.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key resident's past sculpts his artwork today

Marvin Levitt always had a knack for art. At 91, he spends time each day painting, drawing or sculpting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 27

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
(Back to front, left to right) Benjamin Howe, Jahrel Thompson, Melissa Coleman Sperber, Claudia Rightmire, Natalie Robison and Melissa Hull rehearse "Bernie's Tune: Reprise" at the New College Fitness Center on Sept. 28.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Dancing to a New Beat: Local jazz musician and dance company join forces

Sarasota Contemporary Dance jazzes up season opener with new musical collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
The Bay Park Conservancy hopes to have a substantial portion of the first phase of the park project open in the first quarter of 2021. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2021
Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

  • East County
  • News
James Woods
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

Woods works the crowd at RCAD; Jose Carreno pulls double duty as tour guide; Sarasota Film Fest flashes new logo

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
While the town of Longboat Key's new management intern Katie Taylor will focus on shoring up grant money, she will also be involved in the undergrounding and renourishment projects.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2016
Conversation with Katie Taylor, town intern

The town of Longboat Key's newest employee discusses her start as the island’s management intern.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA quarterback Evan Wilson scrambles for yardage on the Thunder's opening possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Wilson sets passing mark

ODA senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed 5,000 passing yards for his career while leading the Thunder to a 27-14 non-district win Oct. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Windsor Reflections Sales Director Judi Dunn loved watching her grandson, Chase Holloway, bake on television, as well as at Windsor Reflections. She said he's very focused and competitive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Winner makes lots of dough in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections of Lakewood Ranch hosts baking competition.

  • East County
  • News
The 2008 E350 Mercedes-Benz is offered courtesy of Encore Motorcars of Sarasota.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2011
Encore Motorcars offers big prize for lucky stroke

A hole-in-one on hole No. 3 will get you a 2008 E350 Mercedes-Benz at the Longboat Key Invitational.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 23, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel walks the walk, talks the talk for Earth Day

The church put nature front and center during its first-ever ecological showcase.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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