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This River Club South home at 7646 Tralee Way to Bryan sold for $1.35 million. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,730 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale Revised home on Regatta Way tops the week's sales at $2.53 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 20, 2024
Remains found on Longboat beach determined to not be human

A resident called police to report suspicious remains found on a dune, which a medical examiner said weren't human. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Second vote required to officially adopt new city seal

A Sarasota city staffer discovered that the original city seal was incorporated into the city code, which required an ordinance to legally adopt the new design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Newtown community has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, earning the city the Florida Archaeological Council Stewards of Heritage Award.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2024
Sarasota honored with Florida Archaeological Council Award

Newtown historic preservation efforts earn Sarasota the Stewards of Heritage award, making it only the second city to win in 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2024
Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen

A man reported to police that his new cellphone number may be linked to threats of violence to its prior owner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Chris Elbon has served as the town of Longboat Key's code enforcement officer from September 2014 to May 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat Key looks to hire new code enforcement officer

The town’s code enforcement officer is responsible for inspections to ensure adherence to town codes, ordinances and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The yellow outline shows the proposed site for the Villas at Elwood Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 20, 2024
Another Elwood Park development effort stalls

Eastwind Development attorney asks for continuance to consider more revisions to the villa project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 8, 2023
Raccoons rise to top of town nuisances

Neighbors of the restaurant, Euphemia Haye, have brought forth issues with the restaurant being overly attractive to raccoons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Herley brings extensive restaurant management experience and a zeal for experimentation to Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
Italian American cuisine offers the best of both culinary worlds in Wheat + Water

Wheat and water may be all it takes to make pasta, but the making of Mike and Kim Herley's welcoming restaurant took a lot more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Kevin Roy says the mental side of golf is sometimes tougher than playing the actual sport.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2024
Golfer Kevin Roy aims to return to Korn Ferry Tour — and win

Lakewood Ranch resident and golfer Kevin Roy, battling both players and the thoughts in his head, steadfastly sticks to his one big goal in the sport: win a tournament on the PGA tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
On July 22, Volt Power Co. lineman Heston Braddock worked to remove a light pole from Birdie Lane. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 4, 2021
Verizon to submit application to build small cell poles on Longboat Key

The town has had conversations with Verizon and AT&T to improve service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's holiday spectacular "Joyful! Joyful!" opens Nov. 29 at WBTT's Donelly Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 23-29

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 25, 2017
Anonymous sources: No

The Lamestream Media’s slipshod practices and blatant biases are tarnishing the entire industry. In the old days, today’s fake news writers would get the Trump treatment: ‘You’re fired!’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The oblivious politicians
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2024
The oblivious politicians

Mike Moran, Neil Rainford and Joe Neunder are on track to punish the EDC’s success. For what?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The ukulele band The Birdwatchers plays Fogartyville April 12.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 11-17

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A photo from July 2023 shows how the osprey nest was tilting.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2024
Wildlife specialists rebuild osprey nest at Jiggs Landings in east Manatee County

Volunteers use a Papasan chair to provide a solid structure for ospreys to breed.

  • East County
  • News
A 2027 opening is targeted for the Signature Academic Building.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2024
Ringling College details plans for Signature Academic Building

The new facility is designed to be an admissions hub and provide more learning space for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2024
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Luna Cassandra and August Ray walk across the bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 30, 2024
Project Pride marches 700-foot flag over Ringling Bridge

Project Pride described the event as an opportunity to "light the bridge our own way."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A look at where Manatee County plans to build the amenities at Premier Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2023
Manatee County still dragging its feet at Premier Park

Land purchased in 2017 and 2018 is still waiting for the first amenity to open.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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