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Neal Signature Homes' River Wind community will feature six models, such as the pictured conceptual rendering of its Carmel model. File
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Neal Signature Homes offers coastal-themed community

The River Wind community offers standard three-car garages and home prices that start at $350,000.

  • East County
  • News
City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell reads the proclamation to Mary Ann Robinson. "This is one of my favorite parts of my job," says Atwell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 25, 2014
Sarasota proclaims March 25 Mary Ann Robinson Day

The city of Sarasota honored Sarasota resident and philanthropist Mary Ann Robinson for her years of giving back to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. "The Lovers" by Marc Chagall - The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Selby Gardens prepares for Chagall exhibit in 2017

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to enhance visitor experience by pairing exhibit series and horticultural displays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.11.11

Approval ratings coverage for Scott and Obama; Observer should support Golden Apple's switch

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Melanie Saltz, Simone Timol, Hailey Schlotthauer, Nora Altajar and Mary Fulton are members of ODA's Lit Mag club. Their writing won them each awards at the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
ODA students give storybook performance

Five East County students earn recognition at 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

  • East County
  • News
File photo Unit 402 at The Water Club, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, five baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 19, 2014
Water Club condo sells for $2.3 million

A condominium in The Water Club at Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 11, 2010
Thaxton and McClash clash over Amendment 4

When two Republican county commissioners from adjacent counties faced off over proposed state constitutional Amendment 4 - aka 'Hometown Democracy' - in front of the Lakewood Ranch Democrat Club March 9, the audience knew to expect an unusual exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2009
Mustangs gallop to second place at states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second in the Class 3A state meet Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 23, 2013
Year in Review: February 2013, The Man with the 'Mote-est'

In the 1970s, many Sarasotans had never heard of Mote Marine Laboratory. Dr. Kumar Mahadevan's vision put it on the map.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Durante, Bruce St. Denis and Hal Lenobel got in the swing of things in February 1999. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Lore: The term 'Young Longboaters' is not an oxymoron for some

Longboat Key, a retirement community? Don't tell that to all those young island residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota police officer David Dubendorf speaks with a homeless man near a series of railway encampments in the city of Sarasota.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Homeless problem hits critical mass

Opinions are divided on what is to blame for a perceived spike in the size and geographic reach of Sarasota County's homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront Now's plans include a bayfront trail and park, but Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has no specifics in mind.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Bayfront group unfazed by other plans

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the first group to publicly focus on developing a master plan for a stretch of public waterfront land, is moving forward despite the emergence of other visions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If no objections are filed and acted upon by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Longboat Pass dredging project, the project could begin later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Pass dredging permit moves forward

A permit period for filing objections to a Longboat Pass dredging project is over and the state is likely to issue a permit soon. But the project still needs a federal permit to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Colony trustee abandons furniture

U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney has no desire to sell off The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's interior furnishings. Colony Lender will request possession of the belongings next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
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Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota's development review committee reviewed entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff's plans for 400 affordable housing units Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2015
Vengroff continues quest for affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff sold his mixed-use development in the Rosemary District to pursue cheaper rentals elsewhere, but shrunk plans for a major complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Cops Corner

1400 block of Main Street. Animal Bite. A man in a pickup truck stopped a police volunteer to ask her about the new downtown parking meters. When she reached in his truck to hand him a brochure, his dog clamped down on her arm.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
Youth group gives it all they've got

The St. Thomas More Youth Group combined its annual lock-in retreat, held Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, at the church, with its Valentine's Day fundraiser into a weekend bash called "Indulgence Weekend."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jerry Feinstein. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • April 18, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A feast of fun; As many guests as years; Posh party plans

  • Arts + Culture
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