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The building at 571 St. Judes Drive has two units listed on Zillow.com for less than $1,000. Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
Low-cost annual home rentals grow rare on the Key

More property owners are opting to rent their properties seasonally, which makes yearly rentals tougher to find than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Community Golf

Tom Skoda used his 6-iron to record an ace July 10 on the 176-yard No. 13 of Cypress Links.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Keith Reeves |
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch HOAs out of control

With all the real problems in the world today, why do we create aggravations for ourselves (by ourselves essentially) on trivial things such as shells and small signs?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Our View: The county races ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Marcos Wilson, of Venezuela, Elisabet Safont, of Spain and Bruce Holst, of Selby Gardens, conduct a botanical inventory in March 2012 on a remote table mountain in southern Venezuela. Photo courtesy Bruce Holst
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 6, 2014
Floral notes

It's easy to admire the beauty growing in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. But what visitors don't see is some of the behind-the-scenes work that has not only helped shape the present and future of the garden but also preserved the history of the plants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 7610 Sanderling Road recently sold for $2,989,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 15, 2016
Two-property deal sells for $2,989,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 28 and Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
**Edward Alley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photos The progression of moves from the "Balance and Standing" section. Note the background grid, a great visual aid.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 21, 2014
DVD helps build strength, stability and security

Elyse Briggs has released 'Balance: Build Strength - Gain Confidence.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2009
Humane Society holding adoption, neutering campaigns

The pet rescue organization is hoping to find homes for as many pets as possible and also is offering discounts on neutering services through December.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Cops Corner 06.03.10

The victim reported that his Xbox 360 and five video games were stolen. He suspected his friend was responsible. When he went to the suspect's home, he recovered the items from the residence. While inside, he saw other items he believed were stolen.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Wayne Vert thinks a roundabout story headline put them in a negative light.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson visited the Sarasota Observer and Pelican Press office Monday to discuss how the city of Louisville and Jefferson County consolidated in 2000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Merger Mayor: Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson said combining city and county governments spurred private job growth.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tourism officials say that the influx of new of hotel rooms in development need more tourism promotion.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 2, 2014
Tourism officials call emergency meeting

Visit Sarasota County hosted a meeting yesterday, aimed at rallying opposition to a proposed cap on spending for local tourism promotion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed its doors in 2010 and continues to decay as legal proceedings continue. File photos
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Future of the Colony

The Longboat Observer has listed issues to watch in the new year for the past eight consecutive years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Project consultants Donnie Holcomb, front, and Jason Starr, behind, review construction drawings with Publix Manager Richard Nelson during a December meeting with Market Street merchants. File photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: University's new diamond takes shape

As the Florida Department of Transportation begins an $83 million project to improve transportation at the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75, much of its work, at least initially, will be keeping motorists calm.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
Braden River High grad hits top speed

Ahmad Hares's dragster set a national record at the Technology Student Association's national dragster competition June 29-30.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By John Ewing |
  • August 28, 2012
Having fun with locally-grown food

Having fun with locally-grown food

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