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Positano was built on the Gulf of Mexico side of Longboat Key in 2007.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 15, 2016
Longboat Key condo sells for $4.2 million

A three-bedroom unit in Positano set the price-per-square-foot record in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maria and Sarah Soscia have been playing volleyball together since they were in third and fifth grade, respectively. The two Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School defensive specialists are now about to embark on their final season together on the court.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
Sisters help Lady Cougars to district title

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School defensive specialists Sarah and Maria Soscia helped lead the Lady Cougars to their first district title since 2004 last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 26, 2013
TWIS Asks: Social on First

TWIS Asks: Social on First

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Baird and Jesse Biter are part of BBC Main, a group of investors who purchased the Main Plaza property for $18.1 million Nov. 12.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Main Plaza sale spotlights east end of downtown

Following the $18.1 million sale of Main Plaza, how might the new owners redevelop the property — and how will that impact the eastern end of downtown Sarasota?

  • Sarasota
  • News
“FDOT is paying attention and doing more than lip service. I think we made progress,” Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans says.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 24, 2017
Progress on roads

Thanks to persistent efforts from a few engaged Longboat Key residents, the mayor and town manager, FDOT is ‘doing more than lip service.’ ‘We have to keep on them,’ Terry Gans says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Barbara Biscontini Savage and Lawrence Biscontini. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 8, 2012
Modifying Movements for 'Mom'

Many times in a class or the gym, someone will ask, 'Can I do that exercise?' A better question might be, 'How can I do that exercise?'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Lynn Desjarlais
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2011
Get 'em while they're hot!

The Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota hosted a hot-off-the-griddle pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 23, 2015
Mote has a Spooktacular Night

Mote Marine Aquarium celebrated Halloween at the Night of Fish, Fun & Fright Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although the city pushed back the opening of the State Street parking garage yet again this month, staff is now confident all levels of the structure will be open to the public by July 3.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 24, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 24, 2015

More than four months have elapsed since the original targeted completion date for a portion of the State Street parking garage, but city staff believes the end is finally in sight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 54-year-old woman died last week of unnatural causes in a Longboat Key sauna, police say.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 30, 2018
UPDATE: Woman found in Longboat sauna did not die naturally, police say

Police have not determined the cause of death and therefore have not released the identity of the woman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beginning Wednesday, up to crossing guards will work at St. Armands Circle intersections as part of a state trial program.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
FDOT tests St. Armands Circle crossing guards

On Wednesday, the state agency began stationing a series of “pedestrian traffic managers” at crosswalks along the Circle in a quest to address congestion issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Retrieving a lob

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for retrieving a lob.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Wish List for 2012 draws opposing responses

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ian Belloise plays the trumpet standing above Ted Robinson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2016
Mustangs marching band reaches state finals again

Led by Director Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch has six consecutive top-five performances

  • East County
  • News
The GMD parcel was listed for sale in 2003.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 25, 2019
Longboat parcel reappears on ballot over density question

Mote wants to rezone the vacant GMD land

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2016
Savor Sarasota previews summer meals

The 11th annual event kicks off June 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colton Zimring returns to the mound for Lakewood Ranch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
LECOM School of Dental Medicine
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: East County's most expensive construction

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Todd Matthes, Benderson’s director of development, led a public workshop Monday regarding the Siesta Promenade project.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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