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Suncoast Metals on 51st Street in Sarasota has signs posted warning people not to try to sell stolen goods.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Dealers scrap over metals

Rare coin dealers protest as county officials try to develop a stricter ordinance regarding the sale and purchase of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, including gold and copper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 15, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $4.34 million

The home at 683 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,750 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Flooding occurred on Broadway and throughout the Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2012
Debby takes Longboat by storm

Flooding, debris and power outages have been reported throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 6, 2009
Battery charges recommended for beating

Two teenagers involved in a Sept. 27 fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA have been reassigned to Horizons Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
News Briefs

Seventeen arrests made in prostitution stings; Economist predicts recovery this year; Orioles and the county to promote reading

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 6214-B in Siesta Dunes Beach has two bedrooms, two baths, and 1,179 square feet of living area. It sold for $915,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2012
Condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach sells for $915,000

A condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. CSTAKEE LLC sold the Unit 6214-B condominium at 6214B Midnight Pass Road to Riley Family Investments Limited Partnership for $915,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 7

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  • Things To Do
The two properties at 1109 Crescent St. and 1117 Crescent St. sold for $1.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2017
Point O’Rocks Terrace properties sell for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 5-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Human rights activist Bassam Eid was interviewed by Lakewood Ranch graduate Jared Dipsiner after his presentation at the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch graduate educates public with website

Jared Dipsiner's passion for Middle East news turns into journalistic endeavor

  • East County
  • News
Usually, volunteers set up the explosive canvas 600 feet from the surf, but they only had 400 feet to navigate for this year’s show.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'Siesta fireworks amaze despite restrictions'

The beach was smaller for the Fourth of July celebration this year, but worries about illegal fireworks - and some dark clouds - didn't wash out the explosive fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams are both part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key-based MW Development Group principal Manfred Welfonder has been trying to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property since 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
MW Group forms Colony alliance with Naples-based developer

Longboat Key-based MW Development Group and The Lutgert Companies has teamed up and has a vision to build a $195 million hotel project on the shuttered Colony site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2011
Mustangs finish second at county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2011
Pirates swing into summer camp

The Braden River High baseball team will host its 2011 Pirates Baseball Summer Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 13-16 at the Braden River High baseball field.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 9.10.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 8325 Lindrick Lane recently sold for $1.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 2, 2017
Concession home tops local sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 17-21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team opened its spring season March 2. The team has a perfect 3-0 record so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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