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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 12

Deborah McGillen captured a calm day from Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 12

Debi Lander captured this four-spotted pennant at Heron’s Nest in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2021
Style: Handmade Treasures

Lakewood Ranch artists and artisans bring a human touch to the handcrafted, one-of-a-kind treasures they create.

  • LWR Life
The Bird Key home at 426 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $2,952,000. (file)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 7, 2022
Gulf of Mexico Drive home is Longboat Key's top seller this week

Property at 5940 Gulf of Mexico Drive sells for $4.7 million during the week of Dec. 27-3

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tim Swanson listens to testimony about proposed changes to a project near his home in Fairfield during a Nov. 7 land-use meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Five-story concept rejected in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners support lower building height near Fairfield.

  • East County
  • News
Ninety-five-year-old Robert Kanter, who earned a purple heart with the 101st Airborne Division in World War II, was honored with a float sponsored by his son, Lakewood Ranch Dental owner Michael Kanter.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 20, 2019
East County embraces its heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Fallen soldiers, veterans and current military members are center stage at annual Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2022
Siesta Beach home sells for nearly $3 million

Siesta Beach home tops all area sales at nearly $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
TRIM notices have been mailed in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Expert: Don’t be confused by TRIM notices for Longboat Key from different counties

Prepaid assessments might not show on early notices

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 8, 2018
1-800-Ask-Gary founder Kompothecras charged with DUI

Siesta Key resident stopped on Interstate 75 in Manatee County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
Braden River High grad hits top speed

Ahmad Hares's dragster set a national record at the Technology Student Association's national dragster competition June 29-30.

  • East County
  • Schools
SMR's Tom Johnson, Kirk Boyston and Rex Jensen join The Players Board Chair Donna DeFant at the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 9, 2009
Juvenile Acts

Sarasota's youngest seasoned jazz band will perform this summer at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency after mini reefs were installed.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 21, 2021
Siesta Key Grand Canal project receives grants, hopes for others

A group of Siesta Key residents hopes to improve the canal’s water quality through the installation of mini reefs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The first Junior Team Challenge Cup, featuring junior golf players from East County and Sarasota, will take place Feb. 14-15 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2021
East County, Sarasota golfers to play Ryder Cup-style event

The Junior Team Challenge Cup at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto will be livestreamed.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota residents breathe relief after Irma

With trees and power down, people in the Sarasota area start cleaning up and counting their blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 27, 2009
Waterfront district land to change ownership

Anil Patel's purchase of nine remaining acres smooths plans for redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director recognized Town Hall’s Director of Operations, Ryan Heise, at the Aug. 16 meeting, for five years of service with the Inter-District Authority.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
District 2 takes financing lead

Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 supervisors agreed their district will take the lead role in financing a new maintenance facility for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Operations Department.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Amore operators thank Longboat Key patrons

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 17

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photograph of birds taking off from the beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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