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A condominium in 222 Beach Road tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $2.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 8, 2018
Beach Road condo sells for $2.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
'Doctor Idol' competition prescribes fun-filled night

Twelve bands fronted by local doctors will find their rhythm for a fundraising competition organized by the Ear Research Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gaele Barthold and Ann Roth |
  • April 4, 2012
My View: PIC clarifies who it is, what it does

It was once said that in public life "never complain, never explain." That is a fine abstract principle, but sometimes reality dictates that one must speak up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Youth For Bridge

A summer of weekly bridge lessons and a fun-filled five-day bridge camp culminated with the Youth For Bridge tournament and graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2014
Movie Review: Nightcrawler

Movie Review: Nightcrawler

  • Arts + Culture
"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was very grassroots but fun," says Apphia Campbell of the first year. "It was nice to be a part of something at the beginning — I have more appreciation for it now that I started my own theater group."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 11, 2014
Spotlight: Campbell finds her voice in new production

Apphia Campbell made her return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe June 10, when she opened the one-woman show, "Black Is The Color Of My Voice."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 17, 2010
Hunter guilty of DUI manslaughter

Former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter was found guilty in the death of fellow coach and friend Doug Garrity.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Booher, James Rogoze, Susan Ellis, Irwin Davis and Joe Novarro
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Country Club West residents welcome association autonomy

The newly resident-controlled, experience-heavy board vows to fight for the homeowners and work closely with Community Development District 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Passersby can see remnants of a car in the driveway of the home, which burned July 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Fire on Fourth of July destroys Ranch home

A 2,600-square-foot home at 7134 Spikerush Court burned in the early-morning hours of July 4. No one was harmed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • March 22, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Robin Punsalan's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Robin Punsalan's film picks

  • Arts + Culture
An open kitchen allows patrons to watch chefs in action and also creates an opportunity for interaction between the kitchen and guests. The kitchen features a pizza oven.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2016
SMR expands Country Club offerings

With area growing, developer adds The Lodge to Lakewood Ranch Country Club's luxury amenities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.30.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The $8.85 million finish tower was not built with public monies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brandon and Rebecca Desch deliver food Thursday with Bayside Community Church's annual 9/11 outreach program. Since 2008 the church has provided lunch for area first responders on Sept. 11.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 11, 2014
Church feeds first responders during annual 9/11 outreach

Bayside Community Church expands its yearly program by delivering 800 lunches to first responders in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city hopes to transform Fruitville Road from an intimidating thoroughfare for pedestrians to a more friendly road.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
City gears up for Fruitville Road changes

With the city planning to design a more pedestrian-friendly Fruitville Road, residents and businesses offered their thoughts on how the street could evolve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2009
Kindergartners donate earnings to charity

Private kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center went on a shopping spree at Publix Nov. 19 to purchase canned goods for charity.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Chance Sharbono, pictured with coach Clarence Arrington, became the first Pirate wrestler to earn a state medal after finishing third in Class 2A at 138 pounds. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River junior wrestler sticks to tradition

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Farhat and Luke Sears both signed with the University of Charleston football.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Mustangs ink college choices

Nine East County seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2009
Application hinges on road

Longboat Club Road is a point of contention in The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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