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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 12, 2009
Keep it short and sweet

Sarasota motivational speaker Paul Gruber takes his Backroom Short Film Festival on the road.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Purdy, director of operations for Manatee County YMCA's four branches, welcomes the public to a free Sledding with Santa event at the Lakewood Ranch branch Saturday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sledding with Santa at the YMCA

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is having a free Sledding with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • East County
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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • November 5, 2009
Happy 40th birthday, Morton's!

Morton's Gourmet Market kicked off a week of 40th anniversary celebrations with a cake for the whole Morton's family.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Bird Key home at 604 Mourning Dove Drive recently for $2.47 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,240 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2012.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2019
Bird Key home sells for $2.47 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 8, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's Black Tie & Tales by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.6 million in 2004.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 6, 2020
Tower Residences condo sells for $2.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The county is advancing its ongoing consideration of selecting a private operator to oversee bus services.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2018
County to seek bids for private SCAT operator

The County Commission could make a decision on the future of transit service before the end of the year.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Julia Bellanger

The Observer spotlights ODA runner Julia Bellanger.

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  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2015
Year in Photos 2015

See some of the East County Observer's best images of the year.

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Joe Bondi relaxes at his home on Longboat Key.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi - and his entire family - have an affinity for Longboat Key's easy living.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 14, 2014
Longboat Library to hold open house

The Longboat Library invites residents and visitors to stop by the library from 2 to 4 p.m. today.

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A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Jared Cohen

He's visited over 100 countries and advised not one, but two Secretaries of State. Now, as the president of the think tank Jigsaw Cohen weighs in on technology's role in international politics.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Doug Lehrian

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Lehrian has been a lifelong fan of chocolate and even spent 31 years working for Hershey's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County will add 40 new full-time positions if county commissioners approve the budget.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 20, 2014
County budget holds taxes steady

The preliminary Sarasota County budget, which is set to increase 1% to $1.09 billion, keeps the millage rate at 3.39% for the 2015 fiscal year.

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The home at 839 Siesta Key Circle  was built in 1972. It has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,233 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2020
Siesta Key Circle home sells for $2.44 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 6-10.

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  • Real Estate
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 7, 2015
Flip Flops And Fashion

Flip Flops And Fashion

  • Black Tie
Backyard chicken enclosures cannot be closer than 10 feet from an adjacent property line.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 19, 2011
Commission OKs chicken keeping

City residents now will be able to legally keep up to four chickens in their backyards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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