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Because of the popularity of Joy Baker's blog, the current residents at Villa Am Meer say trespassing has become a problem. Courtesy photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
The Villa on the Sea

The old Gulf-side home intrigued Joy Baker for more than a decade. Finally, in 2010, she set out to learn about the home and its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
Top 10 2013 attractions

Here's our guide to the top 10 can't-miss activities and destinations on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
OUR VIEW: North Trail hypocrisy

The politicians on the Sarasota City Commission talk a good talk about redeveloping North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Ranch location makes it 'iDEAL'

The State College of Florida trustees are to keep watch over the best interests of the college. And so it is reasonable for them to be questioning all portions of the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
Road-crossing options sought

A Florida Department of Transportation engineer says that FDOT may suggest options such as crosswalks instead of pedestrian islands along part of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Advisory panel: Police department not rogue

During its report to the City Commission Monday, Police Advisory Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman said there are not a 'significant number of officers who violate rules.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 27, 2010
WBTT singer has star potential

Meet the young breakout star of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 12, 2009
Film Review: 'Julie and Julia'

When the incomparable Meryl Streep portrays the iconic Julia Child, whose curiosity would not be piqued? Satiate it by catching writer/director Nora Ephron's delicious new film, 'Julie and Julia.' But be warned: This movie is not to be viewed on an empty stomach.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 6, 2010
Edibles: Heirlooms you can eat

Tasty top tomatoes are in season and come in a variety of colors and sizes.

  • Arts + Culture
Voters approved the $16 million beach project by 76.2%.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2011
Beach project, charter amendment approved

On Election Day, Longboat Key voters overwhelmingly approved a $16 million beach project and a charter amendment that clarifies partial terms for commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2009
ODA Thunder dominates district

The Out-of-Door Academy completed a perfect district season with a 35-24 victory over Saint Stephen's and captured their third-consecutive Headmaster's Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2012
'Race to the Top'

Manatee County School District leaders have a $28.7 million dream for education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 5, 2009
Report concludes police did nothing illegal

An internal-affairs report into the videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect finds that no one "engaged in illegal, unethical or immoral conduct."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Arthur Ancowitz
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2011
Dr. Ancowitz shares cardiology insights

A few months ago, this column featured a piece by Dr. Arthur Ancowitz, that dealt with heart attack and stroke with a focus on prevention. This month, Ancowitz answers questions on the topic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 15, 2010
Dance Review: 'The Nutcracker'

The Sarasota Ballet's Saturday evening production of Robert de Warren's "The Nutcracker" was an all-around excellent rendition of the classic.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 6600 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 3,337 square feet, three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a pool.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 29, 2010
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3,025,000

The sale was the largest residential transaction recorded during the week of Dec. 13 through Dec. 17 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
OUR VIEW: A change of view on exemptions

Our friends in the Sarasota business community are not going to like what you're about to read: Our inclination is to vote "no" on the Economic Development Ad Valorem (Property) Tax Exemptions on the Aug. 24 primary ballot in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
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