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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Three businesses close St. Armands locations; Patchington event to benefit SPARCC; Lazy Lobster Longboat Key resumes its lunch service

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  • News
The home at 638 Bayview Drive recently sold for $2.25 million. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,052 square feet of living area.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 22, 2018
Bayview Drive home sells for $2.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 6-10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Longboat lost Chief Hogle one year ago

Police Chief Al Hogle's contributions live on one year after his sudden death in a motorcycle accident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Poole and Heather Wiliams represented Bashaw Elementary School, which received a grant for character education books.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2014
Ranch Rotary donates $100,000

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch gave out $100,000 to charity Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Mendon's first-grade class, Southside  Elementary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2013
Dear Santa

Before Christmas break, the Sarasota Observer asked the students of three classes to write Santa and let him know what they hope to see under the tree Christmas morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Despite years of research, the city has made no decision on the future of the municipal golf course.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
Forums find support for Bobby Jones upgrades

After gathering public input, the city is preparing to once again discuss options for renovating its 45-hole golf complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Morag Reid submitted this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck taken in his backyard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 30

Lakewood Ranch resident Morag Reid submitted this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck taken in his backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2009
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Sailors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer teamed defeated Sarasota 6-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Heat 14U catcher Sarah Crawford is batting .407 with 22 hits and three walks this season. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Field General: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, 14, was the lone local player chosen to be a part of America's Team, which will travel to Italy and Greece next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marilyn Spencer, Betty Schoenbaum and Judy Cahn
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 6, 2010
Jewish Federation devotes day to women

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee held its fourth annual Women's Day Monday. The event is an opportunity for women to come together over lunch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 8, 2016
Aqua Kids gear up for water-filled week

The Mote camp began today with coral reef education and activities.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Toy drive to benefit Child Protection Center

Sarasota Architectural Salvage will host its fourth annual holiday party and toy drive from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1093 Central Ave.

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On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key residents say their top concern is sitting in seasonal traffic as they wait to get to the mainland. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Residents, town cite traffic as top priority

Longboaters prefer placing traffic mitigation in the fast lane over pricy projects like burying utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Helgi Olafson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Fit foundation

Pine View School graduate Helgi Olafson raced in the rev3 Florida 70.3 Triathlon, Sunday, Nov. 10, in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota architect Gary Hoyt drew renderings for town center concepts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2013
ULI committee focuses on town center

Town staff is working with business owners on a town center concept, while also tackling ideas for Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween babies!

Little ones who belong to Sarasota Memorial Hospital's "Mommies and Babies" group wore cozy costumes to celebrate Halloween a few days early Wednesday, Oct. 26. The group meets every Wednesday at Waldemere Medical Plaza.

  • Sarasota
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Contest winners Javier Sanchez and Georgia Gruber with molly's owner Molly Jackson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
New shop assumes fitting name

After hosting a "Name the Store" contest for her recently opened store, New Balance Sarasota and University Park co-owner Molly Jackson has selected a name: molly's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Briefs

This week in briefs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jaymie Klauber's Fête Catering will feed the athletes at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2017
Fête Catering in Lakewood Ranch has recipe for success

Lakewood Ranch caterer is one of four selected to feed the athletes at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
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