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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Cops Corner 11.11.10

When the female suspect reached the food section of the store, she concealed multiple items in her purse.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2010
Church responds to Haiti's call for help

Faith Lutheran Church will hold a community prayer service for Haiti with the Rev. Joseph Livenson Lauvanus of the Lutheran Church of Haiti as guest preacher.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.09.10

East County golfers post impressive numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2009
UPDATE: Longboat house catches fire - again

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive was shut down for a second time Wednesday, July 15, when a second fire flared up at 5060 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 8, 2010
Unconditional Surrender gets another extension

The City Commission will give the sculpture's owner until Friday to produce a financial guarantee that will protect the city from a possible copyright-infringement lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2009
Siesta Key's new vision reaches fruition

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, July 6 marked the completion of a streetscape beautification project that has given Siesta Key Village a new look.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Workers at Sarasota High School's tree sale measure a Fraser fir. Trees are priced by height and type.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 5, 2013
Rockin' around your perfectly picked Christmas tree

Brighten up your home with the perfect tree this Christmas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Cronin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Health Park East continues aqua-therapy classes; Grapevine Communications expands design staff; Hair studio announces new East County location; Polo Grill announces staff addition and promotion

  • East County
  • News
File photo The town's traditional approach to beach nourishment involves using a Hopper dredge for sand placement.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Consultant outlines beach options

Olsen Associates Inc. outlined five scenarios for the town's beach plan that range from $16 million to $39 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 30, 2010
Cushman honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Longboat Key resident received the Publicity Club of Chicago's highest honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Aqua Beachwear

In May, Aqua Beachwear expanded its brand to include a new location on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee YMCA CEO Sean Allison said improvements will help meet the needs of existing members while providing increased capacity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Y starts expansion

When complete, the improvements will create about 20,000 more square feet of space for YMCA programming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 13, 2009
SEC sues Sarasota couple over Ponzi scheme

About $11 million of investors money was used to pay gambling debts and mortgage payments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheryl Loeffler
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Loeffler is the top-producing Premier Sotheby's associate in 2012; The top 10 Realtors in total volume in '12 according to Sarasota-Manatee MLS; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Our View: Tax hike forgets taxpayer

Local governments are weakening in their resolve not to raise taxes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Marc Medina, Braden River High School senior.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Marc Medina

Braden River High School senior Marc Medina won his heat of the 500-meter freestyle during the Pirates' first swim meet of the season Sept. 14, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Lane closures return to Longboat

A less than 100-foot section of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved Thursday near the county line to fix a paving deficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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