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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Finalists named for Sandies Awards

The winners will be announced Nov. 16, at the Sandies Awards banquet.

  • East County
  • News
Yoel Levi will now conduct the Feb. 7  Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 24

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
FDOT site sought for county park project

County officials will hold a meeting with neighboring residents before pursuing FDOT approval about offloading material from a spoil area restoration project on a Siesta Bridge right of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The ODA volleyball team returns to action Aug. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2014
Lady Thunder open season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its regular season with a 3-0 victory over Gateway Charter Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jerry Case shot this photo of a bobcat strolling by his pool cage Dec. 10. Photo by Jerry Casey.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 29, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: More bobcats roaming the Key, residents report

Palm Island resident Jerry Case called last week to report his first sighting of a bobcat on the Key, although he has had a home on the island for four years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 22, 2018
Students show film festival for their families

A 4th grade class at Southside Elementary hosted the 2nd annual Film Fest.

  • Black Tie
A condominium in Sanctuary III at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $1,591,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,580 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $792,400 in 1994.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2018
Sanctuary III at Longboat Key Club condominium sells for $1,591,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 29-Nov.r 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Observer Updates 07.22.10

An ambitious plan to place a large ice-skating rink at Five Points Park got a big boost this week, when the City Commission unanimously approved the plan and offered financial support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2016
Village residents to face boil water notices

The town of Longboat Key plans to issue several precautionary boil water notices this month, as crews repair and replace water main valves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
  • News
Roadkill Ghost Choir will play Ringling Underground this Thursday.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Sarasota Christian volleyball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament, which begins Oct. 21. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2014
Familiar Focus

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team has posted a 14-3 record this season with three matches remaining on the schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2016
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $15 million

The PNC Bank building and two nearby parking lots at the corner of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard sold this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2015
Longboat Key celebrates its veterans

More than 130 veterans who live, work or worship on Longboat Key celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a quarter-mile parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2017
Supporters 'pony up' for cause

Honor Animal Rescue hosted its annual Ponies for Pups polo match fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Save Our Seabirds fundraiser doubles as birthday celebration

Save Our Seabirds supporter Sara Sinaiko hosted the event as a birthday fundraiser July 25 at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greenbrook residents Bernie and Mark Becker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Progressive Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents tasted a world of flavors from the comforts of Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 15 during the "Around the World" Progressive Dinner. Guests started with sushi at Saijo Sushi & Japanese Restaurant before tasting Mexican, Scottish, American and French cuisine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Catcher John Schroeder and his teammates have only allowed two runs in five games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2015
State Bound

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Stars will compete in the Florida State Tournament July 31 and Aug. 1, in Tallahassee.

  • East County
  • Sports
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