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This home at 444 Meadow Lark Drive recently sold for $2,175,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $2,175,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
1879 Morris Avenue- Frosty the snowman comes to life with his family at this lights display.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Christmas lighting challenge, Season of Sharing

WEEK OF DEC. 3 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key center for the Arts officially opened on Dec. 2, 1952.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 16, 2017
Longboat Arts Center will close by summer

Ringling College of Art and Design will sell the property to a private developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Bensel and Renée Fleming at the Van Wezel Foundation “After Party” in the Founders’ Room. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 3, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.04.16

Renee Fleming wants to come back to Sarasota, Jean Weidner Goldstein is honored at Friends of the Ballet Luncheon, tidbits and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2014
Bulldog squads notch wins

The East Manatee Bulldog Pop Warner football teams all posted victories Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 15, 2013
New College to offer first-ever summer session

Students will have an opportunity to enroll in four or six-week summer courses for the first time in the school's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins third-straight district title

The Mustangs haven't lost to a district opponent since Feb. 2015.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maria El Shahawy, Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy and Co-Chairwoman Renee Hamad
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 12, 2017
Friendship Center Gala takes guests around the world in one evening

Friendship Around the World was held on March 12 at Michael’s on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 12, 2017
Longboat congregations' guide dog finds a home

For two years, the congregations sponsored a Southeastern Guide Dog. Now, she's helping Dwayne Cole navigate his way without peripheral vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Youth Orchestra represents the fusion of arts and education in the Sarasota-Manatee area
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 2, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra and Manatee County Schools invited to Yale Symposium on Music in Schools

Sarasota Orchestra and Manatee County Schools invited to Yale Symposium on Music in Schools

  • Arts + Culture
A sign at the southern end of Tara Boulevard indicates the bridge will come through one day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2016
Bridge talk appears to be stalled

44th Avenue East project could keep controversial Tara Bridge project pushed to background.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Spyder, Spice & Everything Nice

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard will again partner with Polo Grill owner and chef Tommy Klauber to dish out authentic Cajun cuisine to East County residents.

  • East County
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Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said whatever ends up on the property must make sense from a financial standpoint — which means it must be something residents are interested in using.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner speaks out on property’s future

Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle says he doesn't know what will end up on his property, but he is laying the groundwork to unite supporters behind whatever plans develop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Les McCurdy thinks Sarasota's existing sign ordinances place too big a burden on downtown businesses, and believes a common-sense solution is needed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
New message: City seeks merchant input on sign regulations

Businesses and staff members offer their insight on the city’s current sign policies, set to get a thorough examination later this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phil King's business acumen helped grow and guide the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center during his tenure there, from 2009 to 2014. Courtesy photos
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2014
'Right man, right time'

Phil King grew up poor in Kentucky. He never forgot that in his job at Glasser-Schoenbaum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Oak Park School student Aaron Howell gives a high-five to The Oriole Bird during a special workout with the Orioles Friday.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 16, 2018
Orioles hit a home run with Oak Park School students

Former and current players played alongside students with special needs in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 7, 2019
Don’t look at $15-per-hour minimum wage out of context

Before raising the minimum wage, we should examine the possible unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cedar Tennis Resort owner Randy Langley said he is re-branding the facility, previously known as Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z sounds off on Cedars' outdoor dining request

Cedars Tennis Resort can move 38 indoor seats outside, and diners won't have to hear the sound of silence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2010
Length of Jewfish dock causes concern

The Jewfish Key dock will grow from 50 feet to 180 feet out into Sarasota Bay if the Zoning Board of Adjustment approves the request next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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