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  • By Ken Chetlain |
  • May 20, 2009
Lido Beach home sells for $2.15 million

A 51-year-old north Lido Beach home at 160 Whittier Drive has been sold to Lido Key LLC, c/o Florida Venture Partners LLC, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million. The sellers were Denise and David Matthys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Andrew Jackson
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2011
The other Jackson Lab eyes Sarasota

APRIL FOOLS - With the world-renowned Jackson Lab possibly looking elsewhere to build its new genetics-research facility, Sarasota County has found another Jackson Lab to take its place, but its impact will be much different.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 1,790 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 12, 2013
Home in Sarasota by the Sea sells for $550,000

Ian Howard sold his home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road to Sunshine Homes of Sarasota LLC for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Aquatic Explanation

Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Dora Walters Newly appointed Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, left, and Vice Mayor David Brenner, second from left, presided over their first official regular workshop Thursday, March 24.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Town moves to validate beach vote

The Town Commission gave town staff direction last week to move forward with a $15,000 lawsuit to validate a $16 million beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mara Falahee's 1,000-point career is a first for ODA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Thunder star scores 1,000th point

Senior Mara Falahee scored her 1,000th career point on a three-pointer during the Lady Thunder's 43-9 victory over St. Stephen's Dec. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta wants further government consolidation after staff vacates the sixth floor of the Administration Center. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Sarasota County wants to shed land

Commissioner Joe Barbetta has made consolidating government services a goal since he was elected. Now he wants the free space created in private hands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Gudritz |
  • July 4, 2012
My View: More tourists requires more parking

It was disheartening to read about the reason for the closing of Anna's Deli in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2010
GOP clears up e-mail confusion

Although the Republican Party of Sarasota County did not take an official position on the school-tax referendum, e-mails from its former spokesman left many confused.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch residents challenge incorporation study

More than 150 Lakewood Ranch residents attended a discussion on incorporation at Town Hall Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2009
Three car burglars arrested

The juveniles may be responsible for the 21 unlocked vehicles that were entered into Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
Bradenton tourism director resigns

Larry White, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, stepped down from his position on the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors this week.

  • East County
  • News
To allow beachgoers a view of the beach as they enter the park, the public-service building that currently stands inside the Siesta Key Beach entrance will be demolished, and a new building will be placed further east.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 24, 2011
Siesta Key Beach to get facelift

Sarasota County is planning a multimillion-dollar upgrade to the features at Siesta Key Beach park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 23, 2011
OUR VIEW: No miracle on 44th Avenue

Poor planning and NIMBYism has created an unfortunate collision at 44th Avenue East's expansion running from east of Bradenton through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2011
Our View: Keep cutting, maintain reserves

As local governments work through their annual budget seasons, they all face the same thing: the fifth year of declining revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Manatee to put brakes on trolley

A grant that's helped fund Longboat Key's Manatee County trolley route expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 8, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Paradise Gallery

Paradise Gallery and Gudrun Newman Studio is a combination of a working artist's studio and a gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Denise Kowal is a Sarasota resident and master valuer of jewelry and gemstones.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Know your gold's value before selling

Right behind the first tremors of the American financial meltdown in March 2008, many subtle casualties followed that often are not discussed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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