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The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2014
Michael Kors bagged Longboat lot in November

The designer purchased two adjacent vacant Gulf-front lots for $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Phillips has been a Longboat Key resident since 1998.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Q+A with Susan Phillips

Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips has sat through more Longboat Key Town Commission meetings (17 years’ worth and counting) than any commissioner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch will host District 11 runner-up Tampa Sickles in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal May 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
Lakewood Ranch claims district championship

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning to propel the Mustangs to a 6-5 victory over Seminole Osceola.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commission Chair Paul Caragiulo votes on board priorities for fiscal year 2019 at the County Commission retreat Dec. 8.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 12, 2017
County tentatively prioritizes affordable housing, municipality relationships for 2019

The County Commission identified ten tentative priorities for fiscal year 2019, as well as approved the 2018 Federal Legislative Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key recently sold for for $1.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2018
The Water Club at Longboat Key condo sells for $1.5 million

Real estate transactions for Jan. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
John Gilliss, owner of Friendly KIA of New Port Richey, presented Jeremiah Blalock with his new car.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Braden River senior wins car

Jeremiah Blalock may become a regular blood donor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium in The Jewel  at 1301 Main St. recently sold for $5.5 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,059 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.85 million in 2016.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2019
Condo at The Jewel sells for $5.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2013
Admirals improve to 9-1

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 9-1 with a 5-3 victory over Jesuit Catholic Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of turnovers the Braden River High defense has forced in two games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 665 N. Owl Drive on Bird Key sold for $2.55 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 28, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions June 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior cross country runner Elayna Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19:07. That is one second off the school record.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2016
Riverview senior cross country runner's summer work pays off

She slashed about 50 seconds off her personal record this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket in the first half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2015
Thunder roll in season opener

The ODA boys basketball team beat SMA 66-48 Nov. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Christ Church of Longboat Key reaches Turning Point

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian has a new mission: the Bradenton organization Turning Points, which aims to help men, women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 10, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

  • Arts + Culture
Colleen Manning, Matt Battles and Chelsea Meric in front of one of 39 billboard-sized pieces of artwork promoting a vibrant and inclusive community for every person. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Students teach students about diversity through art

Colleen Manning is a 16-year-old sophomore in the Co-Existence Club at Riverview High. She doesn't yet have her driver's license, so she was dropped off at Island Park promptly at 8:10 a.m. (school usually starts at 7:30 a.m.)

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Smith, the county's director of public safety, takes the main podium in the Emergency Operations Center. "If I'm in here, it's really bad," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2017
Storm plan vital even in safest spots of Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
News Briefs

County, city approve homeless spending; FDOT tweaks Stickney Point Traffic rules; Stabbing occurs Friday at Selby Public Library; Gulf Goast Senior Games kicks off 25th annual event; Fit2Run coming to Five Points areas off Main Street

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key to begin dredging New Pass

The $5 million project will add 200,000 cubic yards of sand to south-end beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 20, 2013
Turn it up: Noise Ordinance 4 shines a light on local music

Turn it up: Noise Ordinance 4 shines a light on local music

  • Arts + Culture
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