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Two salespeople still manned M/I Homes' information center inside Rosedale Links last week week. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
National builder considers leaving Rosedale Links

Builder M/I Homes will try to sell its remaining 56 lots in the expansion of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 724 Tropical Circle, which has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a pool and 2,603 square feet of living area, sold for $1 million. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 17, 2012
Two-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andrew Rubin, of Malibu, Calif., sold his home at 724 Tropical Circle to Tara Raven, Sarasota, for $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Under Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, the Hermitage Artist Retreat continues to grow after 10 years as an artistic haven.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 13, 2015
Hermitage Heritage

The creative retreat reflects on a decade of artistic escape.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast members and "recurring characters" Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

  • Arts + Culture
Maureen Hager; Michelles Atkinson, coordinator for Florida Friendly program; and Emily Vosnos. Photo by Polly Curran.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order. Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 6, 2009
County's open-container law expires

While no one was paying attention in Sarasota County government, the ordinance that prohibits public drinking expired two weeks ago. The county is scrambling for a new, emergency ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2010
Real-estate sales reach four-year high

With 753 total property sales, March saw the highest number of transactions since December 2005.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Edgewater'     s Dr. Jay Schwartz has walked through Edgewater and sections of Summerfield with a petition for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. So far, he has about 300 signatures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch residents seek improved cellular coverage

Developing technologies may fit the bill, but will it come fast enough?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
Exhibition 'The Other Persona' displays creative costumes

Art-lovers will have the chance to chat with Ray Peper while he works his magic on a costume made of Barbie dolls for Circus Sarasota's gala and a Halloween costume titled 'Ghosts of the Titanic.'

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Roy walks three miles every morning because of the strength he has gained from the class.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch Parkinson's class packs punch

Jaco's Boxing, Lakewood Ranch location, helps people diagnosed with Parkinson's improve their way of life through strengthening and conditioning. People who had never boxed before are learning to love the sport through the class.

  • East County
  • News
The building that contains the sauna where Lori Martin's body was found.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2018
Evidence leads to suicide conclusion

A four-month Longboat Key Police Department investigation led to a determination that Lori Martin, 54, took her own life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 26, 2014
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $2.5 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Brian Noonan, Danny Calvert, Vaden Thurgood, and Cameron Johnson. Photo by FST.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 26, 2017
A New Jersey State of Mind

Talented tenors sing the praises of New Jersey at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael Hein, the former city manager of Tucson, Ariz., was selected as the town’s new assistant town manager Friday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2015
Bullock selects new assistant town manager

Michael Hein, the former city manager of Tucson, Ariz., was selected as the town’s new assistant town manager Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Garrett and Paige Thevenin were named the new ODA boys and girls basketball coaches on Sept. 24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2018
Thunder basketball rolls with new coaches

Both the boys and girls programs at ODA will feature new leaders this season

  • East County
  • Sports
Pine View School now has two entry points. Photo by Lillian Harris
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2018
Pine View School fence changes architect's vision for campus design

Alumnae and architect are shocked to discover that the Pine View School campus isn’t open anymore.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2014
'Paradise, Fl' has local filmmaking industry in focus

'Paradise, Fl' has local filmmaking industry in focus

  • Arts + Culture
n 2009, the intersection at U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road was named the third-busiest intersection in the county. Then, it saw 70,000 cars each day.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Next roundabout: Stickney and U.S. 41?

Depending on how a new roundabout at a busy Venice intersection turns out, one county commissioner may request a roundabout be constructed for the busiest gateway to Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 14, 2013
Destination: VENICE

A beautiful beach, fishing pier and waterside meals make Venice the ideal destination for a little bit of staycation paradise. Even if you are not an avid beachgoer, downtown Venice offers great local restaurants and shops.

  • Arts + Culture
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