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Zack Larson is the only athlete to win The Observer's Athlete of the Week honor twice.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood's Zack Larson shines at QB

Following injuries to Reggie Lindsey and Jeren Kowalewski, the safety took over as Lakewood Ranch's signal-caller.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Key Club makes its case

If the town of Longboat Key rejects the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million Islandside redevelopment and expansion, the club’s property will deteriorate, property values Key-wide will fall and jobs and businesses will continue to contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lake Club home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 3,387 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2013
Sloane Gardens home sells for $1.1 million

A home in Sloane Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 6389 Hollywood Blvd., in Sarasota, has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,216 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 4, 2011
Home in The Oaks sells for $1.8 million

A home in the Oaks II subdivision tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Russell and Vivian Beckwith, Osprey, sold their home at 468 Walls Way to John and Suzette Lodge, Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain in Luke Wood Park, left, as it sat since the early 1950s, has been excavated for renovations, right. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
Fountain renovation rises to the top

After being covered with dirt for more than 60 years, the late Mable Ringling's memorial fountain in Luke Wood Park has been uncovered and awaits restoration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Village business owners say that with parking at a premium during season, people would not be inclined to move their electric vehicles after charging them, if other spaces were not visible. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 8, 2011
Parking worry arises over charging-station proposal

Village business owners say people using electric-vehicle charging stations might be reluctant to give up those spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Palm trees. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Bobby Hill |
  • December 7, 2011
Home & Garden: Xeriscaping highlights best plants for the area

Pronounced as if it begins with a 'z,' the use of xeriscaping originated in 1981 with the Denver Water Department.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph Spinella’s first book is a collection of stories from his life. He currently is working on a second book, which will feature anecdotes from his time working at Taffy's. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

Out-of-Door Academy junior Caroline Dailey, 17, recently was awarded with a wildcard entry into the 2012 Women's USTA Pro Circuit Event March 25 through April 1, at The Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roger Pettingell is the top Coldwell Banker agent in Florida for the third time. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Star seller: Roger Pettingell

Roger Pettingell was the top-ranked agent in 2012 on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service in total volume and the top-ranked Coldwell Banker agent in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Commission avoids rush to judgment on plans for new community center

The idea has been discussed on and off for 35 years. But the commission wants more facts and figures before it continues community center talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Next Level Hoops seventh-grade girls team opened its season by capturing the Suncoast Xplosion Shootout March 9 to 11, in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
Next Level squads win tournament

Both the Next Level Hoops seventh- and eighth-grade girls travel basketball teams won the Suncoast Xplosion Shootout March 9 to 11, in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
A diversity of native plants planned for Red Bug Slough could increase the number of otters, owls, wood ducks, hawks, herons and ospreys. Photos by Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
$1 million wetland restoration planned

Sarasota County seeks contractors to restore wetlands in Red Bug Slough Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Firefighter proposal sparks town interest

Firefighters propose freezing their plan and placing current and new hires in the Florida Retirement System while requiring current employees to continue contributing to the frozen plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: 'Yes' on straw poll

After two years of discussion and debate, a huge step is being taken to turn Lakewood Ranch into its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2011
Town millage rate stays flat

The town 's recommended budget for fiscal year 2011-12 keeps the millage rate flat and includes a $52,400 budget surplus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home in Bay View Heights, which has five bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,605 square feet of living area, sold for $2,679,800. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2013
Home in Bay View Heights sells for $2,679,800

A home in Bay View Heights tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Linda Houze, of Sarasota, sold her home at 2610 Cardinal Place to Casa Cardenal LLC for $2,679,800.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 22, 2009
Effort to stop garage fails

In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission defeats the vice mayor's request to kill the Palm Avenue parking garage project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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