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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 9, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of July 9, 2015

Sarasota County is slated to net about $11.4 million frok the recent $18.7 billion settlement from BP related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2011, the home at 3701 White Lane has six bedrooms, three-and-three-half baths, a pool and 7,376 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $4.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Preliminary certification of taxable values, released July 1 by the Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office, showed values have increased an average of 4% compared to last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2013
Year in Review: July 2013, Manatee property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

  • East County
  • News
Northside Christian’s Kayla Church, No. 11, and Sarasota Christian’s Danielle Buncik, No. 6, both run for the ball.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Northside Christian

Sarasota Christian played Northside Christian during the girls soccer quarterfinals Tuesday, Jan. 15, at The Out-of-Academy. Sarasota Christian beat Northside Christian 3-1. Sarasota Christian will advance to the district semifinals and face-off against top-seed St. Stephen's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy students Nick Hallorn and A.J. Robman spent the day fishing on Siesta Key.
  • By Linnet Berna |
  • April 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Fishing for fun

Sarasota Military Academy students Nick Hallorn and A.J. Robman spent the day fishing on Siesta Key. The students had the day off from taking the FCAT.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are spearheading an advertising effort to highlight some of the distinctive characteristics of the downtown area. Banners adorn downtown light poles as part of the campaign.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Retail survey

Exacerbating fears about paid parking and inspiring advertising campaigns, the new mall made an impact in the city of Sarasota, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 2, 2009
Dance review: 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet's production of Sir Peter Wright's 'Giselle,' staged by Margaret Barbieri, was carried by the expertise of its two guest stars, internationally acclaimed Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg, this past weekend, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 9, 2018
Going gold for childhood cancer awareness

Sarasota County schools raised more than $17,000 for childhood cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacob Rego and Abby Clark faced off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Football Frenzy

The Tabernacle Christian School today hosted a Football Frenzy.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Eagle Trace home at 1930 Crystal Lake Trail sold for $278,000. It has two bedrooms, two baths and is 1,452 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 3, 2020
Residential real estate transactions May 18-22

Weekly list of homes sales in the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ringling College fundraisers and supporters break ground on the city block on the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Way and Cocoanut Avenue.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 22, 2015
Ringling College breaks ground on Soundstage

Filmmaker Roman Coppola, college president Larry R. Thompson and Sarasota mayor Willie Shaw and more were on hand to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Sarasota film.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder said a bold decision to cut the budget could be the elimination of the Sarasota Police Department
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Police department to be axed?

A proposal to eliminate the Sarasota Police Department arose during City Commission budget discussions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 24, 2010
Player of the Week: Victoria Sassine

We visited the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Tennis Gardens to see how one tennis player's game went.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
BRHS plans to change its mascot

APRIL FOOLS' - Braden River High School may change its mascot to a wolf in light of the success of its student and 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home is complementary mix of new and old with expansive views of the water.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Villa am Meer Open House

Jay Tallman and the Ascentia Development Group held an open house at the restored Villa am Meer on Thursday, April 24. The event marks the beginning of the group's plans to construct a 16-unit Aria condominium project on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Balos got the call on the mound for Lakewood Ranch in its 13-3 victory over New Tampa July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Section 4 All-Star Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10 All-Stars competed in the Section 4 Tournament July 12-13, at Lakewood Ranch Park. The District 26 champions opened the tournament with a 14-3 victory over Plant City. Lakewood Ranch followed up its win with a 13-3 victory over New Tampa. The team later fell to North Brandon 12-9 to finish as the sectional runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Edmund Adams wins lifetime achievement award

The award was the third one he received in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Since 2002, the town has displayed about 3,000 knee-high American flags on Sept. 11.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat resumes Sept. 11 flag tradition

Hurricane Irma prevented town in 2017 from posting about 3,000 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
ULI report highlights Key challenges

Urban Land Institute panelists provided a picture of a changing island in their presentation to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe and Joanna Znorski and John Zefeldt
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas Party

Casa del Mar held their 38th Annual Christmas Party on Friday, Nov. 30 for neighbors to enjoy the evening. Nearly 100 people attended the event where they listened to The Blues Pigs and enjoyed Jose's Cuban food. 'I just enjoy the camaraderie and everyone enjoying the evening,' said General Manager Mark Meador.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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