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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • January 27, 2010
Vern Buchanan holds Town Hall meeting

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, held a Town Hall meeting Jan. 23, at Longboat Key Town Hall. More than 100 people attended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 30, 2010
Mote works with National Aquarium, Johns Hopkins on study

The study will analyze the pre- and post-Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact status of Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
FULL STORY: St. Denis only Sarasota County semi-finalist who remains

The Mercer Group pared its original list of 45 applicants for former Administrator Jim Ley's replacement down to eight. The former Longboat Key town manager remains the only local left.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This home at 439 S. Blvd of the Presidents has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,539 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,557,500. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 1, 2013
Longboat Key Gulfside home sells for $3.5 million

A home in Longboat Key Gulfside tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gerard and Christine Byrne, of Kilkenny, Ireland, sold their home at 6021 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Randall Welch and Cynthia Hett-Welch, of Beaver Creek, Ohio, for $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

An idea for increased police presence in schools; Do not infringe on the rights of U.S. citizens

  • Sarasota
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Unit 1506 at Tower Residences, 35 Watergate Drive, has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,799 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
Three-bedroom Tower Residences condominium sells for $1.3 million

A condominium in Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate. 0429 LLC sold the Unit 1506 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive to Roman Rozin, of Sarasota, for $1.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jeff Strong puts the finishing touches on his 2010 entry. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Planning under way for 2011 Crystal Classic

The organizers have planned several new features for the second master sandsculpting event on Siesta Key, including a special tribute to veterans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photos by Jen Blanco. Lakewood Ranch High seniors Alex Latham, Lindsay Martinez, Delaney Riggins, Gabby Photos and Bri Reda have been playing soccer together since they were in elementary school. (Not pictured is Juliana Guida.)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Central focus

Six seniors lead the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team, which finished the regular season 18-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coral Hospitality oversaw management of the Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, after its development in 2005. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Colony Contenders: Coral Hospitality

The Naples-based company is a finalist for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"She's optimistic and open to new ideas," says Poppy Terris, left, of client Ada Leinwand. "She's like the poster child for how someone should live their life after they come out of a stroke."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 15, 2010
Therapeutic agent

Sarasota art therapist Poppy Terris demonstrates the mending methods of art therapy in a session with client Ada Leinwand.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Cops Corner

Money hungry 12:08 p.m. -- 500 block of Bay Isles Parkway. Lost Property. A man reported that his wife left her purse in a grocery store shopping cart. The purse was not found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
SCOPE seeks community improvements

SCOPE seeks to tap residents' wisdom to keep Sarasota County thriving.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza under contract

A major grocery chain could buy the north-end plaza in a commercial short sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 9, 2012
Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

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  • Things To Do
Neal Communities and Medallion Home have begun construction inside The Inlets, along Regatta Way and on Fore and Mast drives. Photo by Hannah Fong
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Homebuilders snatch lots in The Inlets

In a bid to fulfill the high-end real estate market, Neal Communities and Medallion Home have partnered to buy 42 lots in The Inlets.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 14614 Secret Harbor Place has three bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 2,878 square feet of living area. It sold for $790,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2015
Grosvenor Gardens home sells for $1.06 million

A home in Grosvenor Gardens tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
City Manager Tom Barwin introduced new Police Chief Bernadette DiPino Oct. 16.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
Looking ahead: Changes at top

With a new city manager and police chief, and three high-level positions to be filled, it is 'a new day at City Hall,' says the mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin introduced new Police Chief Bernadette DiPino Oct. 16.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Changes at Top

With a new city manager and police chief, and three high-level positions to be filled, it is 'a new day at City Hall,' says the mayor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
7922 S. Holiday Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 30, 2013
Three Things: Trophy Homes to Match a Celebrity's Lifestyle

The news that Rosie O'Donnell bought a $5 million home on Casey Key has the whole town talking. The four-bedroom, 4,700-square-foot beachfront residence seems perfect as a second home for the comedian and her family, but we can't help but wonder - what other properties did Rosie look at? So, just in case buyer's remorse sets in, or you happen to know any other house-hunting celebrities, here are some other trophy homes that are just special enough to tempt the lucky few who can afford the ultimate.

  • Arts + Culture
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