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  • By Columnist . |
  • February 8, 2018
A generational legacy in the making

The future of the Bay is being shaped right now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Concession residents Alicia Peetril (front) and Pamela Donahue (behind) opposed the changes because of concerns related to flooding, as well as connections to Concession's private water and sewer lines.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County Commission nixes Concession development in Lakewood Ranch area

Plans for The Concession Phase IV turned down Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Waves crashed against the North Shore Road sea wall Tuesday, Aug 28.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac blows past Key

Before Hurricane Isaac's shift in course to the west, high winds and rain were predicted to threaten the island early this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adelaide Mahler.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Adelaide Mahler

The ODA volleyball junior talks her best skill and her hobbies outside of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Majella Carroll is the duo’s drummer, while Patsy Carroll plays the keyboard. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Patsy & Majella: Longboat's luckiest act

Do you want Longboat Key's famous Irish duo Patsy & Majella to play at your St. Patrick's Day party?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
55 Lighthouse Point Drive. Image courtesy   Coldwell Banker.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 25, 2017
Longboat Key home sells for $4.5 million

Waterfront property features pool overlooking lagoon near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Sedik |
  • February 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Masters Art Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Masters Art Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Sawyer gets close look at a snook

On Saturday, Sawyer Welch Michel caught a 28-inch snook off the bridge located on Harbourside Drive near the Winding Oaks subdivision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

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

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Williams and Rich Lutley enjoyed the day on the golf course.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2010
Gullett families spend day on the green

Families from Gullett Elementary School headed to the University Park Country Club Sept. 25 for the school's annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of golf before a buffet-style dinner and silent auction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
Bromeliad tree sprouts at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Horticulture Department builds a tree for the holidays of only bromeliads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Coach Don Purvis said he is proud of his team's efforts this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2010
Pirates fall in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River High football team saw its season come to an end with a 41-16 loss to Winter Haven in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 19. ODA also lost in the first round of the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
The main house at 8307 Midnight Pass Road was built in 2014 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,641 square feet of living area. A guest house offers one bedroom, one bath and 671 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2020
Ocean View home sells for $3.3 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate transactions for Nov. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 29, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • Things To Do
Jared Gracia-David performs wire walking with the Sailor Circus. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Pine View, Sailor Circus graduate competes in global competition

Jared Gracia-David drew on his wire walking experience to create a video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Gabrick recently opened Brick’s Smoked Meats downtown, specializing in Texas barbecue. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
Brick's Smoked Meats opens in downtown Sarasota

Started as a farmer's market pop-up, the new State Street restaurant serves up authentic Texas barbecue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex bans cigarettes

Echo Lake project earns smoke-free certification.

  • East County
  • News
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