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The former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive that once housed the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce sold April 24 for $549,000. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Former chamber building sells for $549,000

Anthony and Roxanne Marterie, of San Rafael, Calif., purchased the bank property last month but haven’t disclosed plans for the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Neal most recently broke ground on Woodbrook, a 213-home development off Lockwood Ridge Road in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2011
Strategy proves profitable for Neal Communities

Neal Communities owner Pat Neal announced recently a new partnership with First Continental Mortgage.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Greenberg, 9, caught this barracuda off the shore on July 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 28, 2016
Longboat Key visitor makes big catch

Young fisherman successfully casts off shore

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In about 10 crimes in July, the suspects used a metal object to crank doors and pop locks to gain access to vehicles.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Burglars target Chevys on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has roughly 10 undercover officers searching for a possible gang of burglars targeting rental cars on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by David Conway
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
News briefs

Dairy Queen planned for U.S. 301; Judge slashes Culverhouse award in Benderson lawsuit

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longbeach Village’s first three captured peacocks look out from their holding cell: a cage in a truck that’s bound for a refuge center in eastern Manatee County. They’ll spend 90 days at the refuge center before they’re permanently relocated.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Jailbirds: Peacock removal begins in the Village

These three suspects are behind bars and are no longer considered a flight risk. But how many of their bird brethren still roam the streets of the Village?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 10

This week on MTV's most beachy drama there was a breakup, an old flame reignited and potentially a new love triangle.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
Juggling act

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has four pitchers it can rely on to take the mound at any given time.

  • East County
  • Sports
DID board member Ron Soto said city fees were hampering his efforts to organize events such as the downtown tree lighting.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This conceptual rendering highlights the Urban Design Studio’s vision for townhomes on Siesta Drive, at th edge of the Granada neighborhood. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Granada residents push back on proposed code changes

Granada residents are focused on preserving the neighborhood’s old character as the city readies zoning changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzy Brenner leads class with Lahni at her feet.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2021
Paradise Center completes building renovation

The completion of the rec room marked the end of major building renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brendan Firlie, Bretty Riley and Nico Hernandez-Tome.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2017
Riverview swimmers dream of a pinky ring

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Max Drewett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 30, 2010
Key Club project approved

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project by a 6-1 vote Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 6, 2014
Seven reasons to be excited for the 2014 Winter Olympics

Seven reasons to be excited for the 2014 Winter Olympics

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
University Place hosts first resident art festival

The University Place art and crafts show will be Nov. 5. The event is open to the public.

  • East County
  • News
John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman star in "Red."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 20, 2010
Film Review: 'Red'

Based on a DC Comics miniseries, "Red" starts out with a major bang, and the action never lets up.

  • Arts + Culture
Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) commended Manatee County health and safety personnel on the COVID-19 vaccination program for seniors Thursday at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 7, 2021
Governor commends Manatee County's COVID-19 vaccination program

Manatee County begins preregistration pool signups for COVID-19 vaccine Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

  • Black Tie
Julia DeCastro now works on the specialty leasing team at The Mall at University Town Center. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
University Town Center welcomes new employee

After leasing Lakewood Ranch Main Street 100%, Julia DeCastro turns her focus to finding niche, short-term leases at the new mall.

  • East County
  • News
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