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A shopping cart and trash sit in front of a home in Greenbrook Dale.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT?

As the upholders of the community's covenants, bylaws and regulations, Lakewood Ranch's HOAs can issue punishments in the form of fines and liens for violations. But what happens when those yield no results?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 14, 2010
Study: For biggest tax gains, avoid malls

Research shows that the county's best bet for the highest property-tax revenue does not lie with shopping centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2009
Artistic Emergence

Hoping to nurture Sarasota's creative class, disenfranchised artists rally for their rising peers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Our View

Vote 'no' on Amendment 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Cops Corner 09.24.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 14, 2010
Smitten with the kitchen

Susan Filson dishes in her blog, 'Sticky, gooey, creamy, chewy.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 30, 2009
Dance Review

'The Trilogy: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Dr. Dwight Fitch

As one of the leading radiation specialists with 21st Century Oncology, Dr. Dwight Fitch is using his talents -- quite literally -- to save lives in Lakewood Ranch. Fitch is leading some of the country's most advanced experimental treatments to great success.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch residents teed off about mini golf proposal

Residents from at least four neighboring communities are opposing the project. Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty President Brian Kennelly said concerns are being addressed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 26, 2010
Commencement Celebration

Every spring marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another for area graduates. This year, we asked high school graduates from Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys to reflect upon their favorite high school moments, as well as share with us their plans for the future. Future plans for some include travel, volunteering and attending law school and medical school. Congratulations to all!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 16, 2009
'They should be locked up'

A man who invested $500,000 with the Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme has not received any money and is suing them. He calls them 'crooks who have no morals.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 19, 2010
Mungillo's removal confuses Braden River community

Manatee County Public Schools officials hope to name BRE's new principal by June 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2009
Inn on the Beach: an in-depth look

Inn on the Beach unit owners have spent millions of dollars upgrading their hotel, which has increased assessed values. Its occupancy levels were up 15% this summer compared to 2007. years ago. and. By comparison, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort suspended hotel operations Sunday, Sept. 27, after its board refused to assess unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This University Park home has four bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,301 square feet of living area and sold for $1.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 13, 2011
University Park home tops East County real estate sales

A home in Grosvenor Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul and Carole Farnsworth sold their home at 8318 Grosvenor Court to James and Linda Cole, of Wayland, Mass., for $1.15 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,301 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.86 million in 2006.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 7, 2009
Coach Hunter resigns from Pirates

Coach Josh Hunter was tapped to start the Pirates football program in March 2005. Interim coach Ed Volz hosted the team's first spring practice May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Our View

Jaleski's successor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Colony defaults on property taxes

Two companies purchased tax certificates for four parcels of land and six condo units at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort in a June 1 online auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 18, 2009
A ballet love affair

Margaret Barbieri takes a cue from her past and brings Sir Peter Wright's beloved 'Giselle' to the Sarasota stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 29, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Gnarly Artist

After 35 years of painting the Pacific Ocean, Sarasota native and former pro surfer Chris Lundy returns to familiar waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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