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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
Track 1 Benefits Managing Partner Ron Krupa, right, was one of four panelists to discuss impacts of health-care reform legislation. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
News Briefs

Linger Lodge cell tower burglarized; Local business professionals weigh in on Obamacare

  • East County
  • News
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
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
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
SCOPE seeks community improvements

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

  • Sarasota
  • News
Railroad tracks were used to transport equipment and goods to fishermen along Sarasota Bay. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota History Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Siesta Key: From dried fish to snowbirds

Siesta Key, which consistently tops rankings in Sarasota County tourist tax dollars, could have been a much different place if not for Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Rob Tucker and Janie Scott hope to bring a little fun to their new martial arts studio.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2011
New martial arts studio lands on Ranch Main St.

America's Best Martial Arts opened Oct. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 1368 Harbor Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,484 square feet of living area. It sold for $3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 10, 2013
Four-bedroom home in Harbor Acres sells for $3 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Edgecombe, of Osprey, sold her home at 1368 Harbor Drive to Rebekah Parker, trustee, of Virginia Beach, Va., for $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Unit 2-B in Hudson Crossing has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,511 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,775,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2013
Home in Hudson Crossing sells for $1,775,000

A home in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Morton and Jytte Mandel, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 2-B condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Claudio Ruben, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1,775,000.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 14, 2010
Farewell, Father

The Very Rev. Archimandrite Frank Kirlangitis retired as priest of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church April 4 after 55 years in the priesthood.

  • East County
  • News
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 Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,304 square feet of living area, sold for $900,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home tops weekly sales

Two homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Joanne Zarrella sold their home at 13605 Legends Walk Terrace to Scott and Laura Richards, of Hinsdale, Ill., for $900,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Best Buy burglary thwarted

Three men caught on surveillance tape inside the electronics store early Tuesday were captured that night after prying its doors open. A fourth suspect is still on the loose.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Heidi Smith

Growing up in an Army family, Heidi Smith's constant moving might have helped her gain a broader picture of the world, but it didn't give her the opportunity to put roots down in one community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrea Mogensen's law office is located near downtown Sarasota, but despite her notoriety at City Hall, the scope of her work extends beyond the city limits. She said she works with people throughout the state on open government cases.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Power of Attorney: Andrea Mogensen

At the center of a series of lawsuits accusing officials of interfering with city government, attorney Andrea Mogensen says she's helping people stand up to authority.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
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