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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
News Briefs

Fire Department receives top marks; Rats discovered at Town Hall; Holiday schedule

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns | Staff Writer and Community Editor |
  • April 11, 2018
Another Longboat season in the books

With temperatures rising and snowbirds migrating, here’s a wrap-up of this year’s season in five different arenas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • November 15, 2013
Common Nonsense: I've been framed: Investing in art

Common Nonsense: I've been framed: Investing in art

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2018
Binge Blog: Back on track

After a dark sabbatical, Binge Blog returns with two offbeat comedies with bigger heats than it first seems

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This Lake Club home at 16307 Baycross Drive sold for $2.1 million. It has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,766 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.1 million

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive is the week's top seller at $2.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 16, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber meets again for Networking at Noon

Members took a break during the afternoon to meet up with other business owners in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill seeks to enclose the area above its existing roof, which would add waterfront dining space.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2012
Dry Dock request on P&Z Board agenda

A site-plan amendment request from Dry Dock owner Eric Hammersand is one of three items up for discussion at next week's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(From left to right) ‎Neal Signature Homes Building Division President Randy Turkovics, CEO Pat Neal, PureStyle President Charlene Neal, President Michael Storey and Southwest Florida Regional President Michael Greenberg
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 10, 2018
Neal Communites sets record sales mark in 2017

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder saw a 6% increase in home sales from 2016.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"I have to say that, honestly, (the process) hasn't been difficult," choreographer Jolie Rand says. "I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to choreograph at The Players … I have the opportunity to do what I love to do in a place that's my home."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Players' choreography sure to garner some 'applause'

Nestled among the glowing lights of the Vegas Strip lived choreographer Jolie Rand and her daughter, Nikki.

  • Arts + Culture
"(My illness has) made me appreciate every day," said Eden Banks, who is pictured with her pastor, Steve Price. "I thought I was an anomaly, but there are a lot of young women in their 30s and 20s with metastatic breast cancer."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riders test out the "rhythm section" of the renovated BMX track at the Youth Athletic Complex.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Sarasota sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Scott and Jill Levine at the JFCS Gala in 2014.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 23, 2015
December 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: December 2015

  • Black Tie
Bradenton Christian shortstop David Hinkel will continue his baseball career next year at Southeastern University, in Lakeland. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2015
Streaking Slugfest

Bradenton Christian’s David Hinkel posted a 25-game hitting streak this season while leading the team in batting average.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2011
Businesses owners sound off on meters

Downtown merchants are becoming increasingly vocal about parking meters since 459 parking spaces became metered spaces last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students 18 and younger are eligible for free breakfast and lunch this summer, regardless of household income.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 4, 2015
Manatee County students receive free meals all summer

The Manatee County School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department will feed students this year during its Summer Food Service Program

  • East County
  • News
'American Pie' at Florida Studio Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.23.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top arts events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Developers Carl Wagner and Sam Brown are eager to open the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Construction starts on Marshall Key

Model homes are expected to open in December. Every property in the community is waterfront.

  • East County
  • News
Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
New bingo club a perfect match for Ranch gamers

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Chuck Nathan recently launched the community's newest club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle

Middle-schoolers dance night away with friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
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