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This Lake Club home at 16904 Verona Place sold for $1.9 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,429 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Verona Place tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 2, 2023
Behind the curtain: A backstage look at the Van Wezel

Management of Sarasota's performing arts hall discusses operational and physical challenges as the city explores repurposing the 58-year-old icon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The lanai overlooks a pool and a small grove of mangroves and sea grape lining the bayou.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 3, 2023
1950s ranch transforms into the epitome of Sarasota style

Dan Denton transformed an ordinary Lido Shores ranch home with midcentury bones into a spectacular, modern glass pavilion set in a garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Uh oh! Seems bad.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2021
Binge Blog: Do you know that the brain can itch?

"The Empty Man" and "Wendy" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lola Johnson dances with the Braden River Dance Company during the second ensemble performance. The dance company danced to a remix version of "Into the Unknown." (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch schools receive funding for visual, performing arts

The 1-mill property tax referendum is providing $2.5 million for visual and performing arts programs, offering more opportunities for students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michael's On East staff  Scott West, Margaux Arthur, Matt Merriman, Co-Proprietor Phil Mancini and Lavardo Morely stand next to food crates ready for delivery. The restaurant made more than 3,000 meals by noon Sept. 30.
  • By Kat Hughes and Emily Walsh |
  • October 4, 2022
Thankful? Great. Now be helpful.

Amidst the wreckage Hurricane Ian left behind, the rainbow after the storm emerges: When our neighbors need help, we know how to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carlos E. Haile Middle School received a  B rating in the 2021-2022 school year. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2022
Bradenton's Freedom Elementary celebrates its 'A' performance

Braden River Middle School falls to a C grade while the district maintains its B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 12, 2009
My View

New math for dropout rate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2009
Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is closing hotel operations until further notice, while it attempts to reach an agreement with its association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2009
TOP STORY, March: 'A vote for change'

Newcomer Gene Jaleski wins the at-large Town Commission race by 198 votes, and a general-obligation bond amendment passes in a landslide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2009
The taste of success

In the past month, the Pastor family has opened the first two Tasti D-Lite franchises in the state of Florida. Now, it hopes to expand the brand to make it a household name.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 1402 at Bay Plaza condominium has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,042 square feet of living area. It sold for $575,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2012
Whitaker's Landing home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Whitaker's Landing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Little, trustee, of Tallevast, sold the home at 945 Whitaker's Lane to David and Doris Weir, of Sarasota, for $1.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: Smackdown. Vindication.

Reading and interpreting the rulings of federal judges in complex civil suits is often a scramblegram of Latin legalese, so much so that you ... well ... you need a law professor to translate what the judge is saying.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Our View

Congratulations on PIC's 25th; Poll ratings: Who cares; House Bill 883; bogus budget cuts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Britt Riner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy founded their first (temporary) comedy theater 30 years ago. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 20, 2018
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre celebrates labor of love's 30th anniversary

Pam and Les McCurdy have dedicated their lives to keeping Sarasotans laughing for the past 30 years.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 12539 Highfield Circle sold for $2.25 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,535 square feet. Photo courtesy of listing agents Jim and Donna So
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 25, 2020
Residential Real Estate Transactions May 11-15

Country Club home tops sales at $2.25 million in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 3 Recap

The third episode of MTV's locally-shot reality series featured an uneventful booze cruise, a shockingly civil reconciliation and a teary bayside talk between the formerly sole stable couple on the show.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2016
YOUR VOTE — 2016: Q&A with District 1 Manatee County Commission candidates

Corie Holmes, Ron Reagan and Priscilla Trace discuss issues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2018
Bahia Vista home sells for $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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