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This home at 642 Ranger Lane has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,091 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.5 million. Heather Merriman
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 7, 2013
Six-bedroom home sells for $4.5 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Christ Church project approved

Christ Church of Longboat Key's building project was forwarded to the Town Commission for review by the Planning & Zoning Board, but some residents still have project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 23, 2011
OUR VIEW: No miracle on 44th Avenue

Poor planning and NIMBYism has created an unfortunate collision at 44th Avenue East's expansion running from east of Bradenton through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2012
Baltimore Orioles wager a home run

The marketing contract with the major league baseball team includes free promotion in the postseason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Bridget Walsh

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore lacrosse midfielder Bridget Walsh scored three goals in two games this week to lead the Lady Cougars to a 14-9 victory over Berkeley Prep Feb. 26, and a 13-7 victory over Tampa Catholic Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 27, 2010
Police panel considers permanent citizens committee

The head of a 19-year-old program in St. Petersburg addressed the panel on the benefits of his police-review committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat Neal most recently broke ground on Woodbrook, a 213-home development off Lockwood Ridge Road in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2011
Strategy proves profitable for Neal Communities

Neal Communities owner Pat Neal announced recently a new partnership with First Continental Mortgage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 29, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • September 27, 2012
"Birth," a play about mothers and childbirth, comes to Sarasota next week

"Birth," a play about mothers and childbirth, comes to Sarasota next week

  • Arts + Culture
A condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 23, 2015
Siesta Dunes Beach condo unit sells for $1.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Our View

Destructive threats

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Town takes action after raccoon rampage; Two blocks of GMD to close for construction; Wireless study endorses 200-foot tower

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Neal
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Pat Neal leads new push to incorporate

APRIL FOOLS - A new Florida statute will make it easier for Lakewood Ranch to incorporate into its own city.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Electrician Willy Woody assists Brianne Goff and Rodney Lucky with their Robug.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Brookside Middle School

Students in Susan Roberts' class at Brookside Middle School built Soda Can Robugs - bug robots - Friday, March 18, thanks to a grant from Sun Hydraulics. The Sarasota Observer checked in during first period to see how they were doing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The GreyHawk Landing Community Development District is expected to assume ownership of GreyHawk Landing West’s new pool and amenity center this week. However, the facility will not be open to residents until late July or early August.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
GreyHawk CDD readies for turnover

The GreyHawk Landing CDD hopes to open a new pool and amenity center by early August.

  • East County
  • News
Sfincione
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 1, 2013
Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 1, 2013
Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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