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1660 Ranch Club Blvd. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 24, 2013
Three Things: Perfect Pools

In a town where swimming pools are common, these three are anything but ordinary. They not only provide a place for exercise or a cooling dip, but they also give a focal point to the homes they so beautifully complement. The view from indoors toward the watery splendors draws guests like a magnet, and lounging around the pools' perimeters on a sultry summer evening - particularly with a martini glass in hand - is the perfect way to end the day. Choose your favorite from this trio of glamorous Sarasota pools currently on the market, each with a showplace home attached.

  • Arts + Culture
ODA’s Jose Juncosa attempts to maneuver the ball past SMA’s Connor Moriarty.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA vs. ODA Soccer

The Sarasota Military Academy boys and girls soccer teams played host to The Out-of-Door Academy Nov. 14. The ODA boys team defeated SMA 2-1. Tait Lystad and Trevor Gorji each scored a goal for ODA. The ODA girls team won 3-0. Caitlyn Camire, Katie Lang and Kimmy Comito all scored goals for ODA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 27, 2013
Good news from a great man

Good news from a great man

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Lady Pirates go undefeated in Preseason Classic

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Cardinal Mooney and Booker in a pair of Preseason Classic games this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 1, 2012
Have you registered to vote?

Have you registered to vote?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia also recently celebrated his 75th birthday.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 28, 2010
Stampiglia rejoices in 50 years in priesthood

The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia recently celebrated his 50th anniversary of being a priest and 75th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA" performs. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 30, 2017
Theater review: 'Evita'

Innovative production offers fresh take on “Evita” at Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Nolan artists' third mural promotes healthy eating

Nolan Middle School's Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed its third mural - a painting in the school's cafeteria that promotes healthy eating.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Cops Corner 03.17.11

An unknown white male in his 50s or 60s approached the victim while she was shopping at the grocery store. The suspect distracted her by telling her he was throwing a party and didn't know what kind of cheese to buy.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Paris Pratt, 10, hopes to be Braden River's Principal for a Day again next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2011
Fourth-grader assumes BRE principal post

Paris Pratt served as the school's Principal for a Day Jan. 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 7, 2012
Sarasota County Ordinance Cracks Down on Minors in Bars

Sarasota County Ordinance Cracks Down on Minors in Bars

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
New books will send tongues wagging

Sue-Ellen Welfonder's passions: Scotland. The paranormal. Dogs. Welfonder, a Longboat Key resident, wishes dogs everywhere were as beloved as her Jack Russell terrier, Em. So, she has contributed a story, 'A Man, a Woman and Haggis' to 'Tails of Love,' an anthology of never published stories from 10 authors. Part of the authors' proceeds will go to the Animal Adoption Foundation. Tempted for more reading material? Welfonder also has out a new Scottish historical romance novel, 'A Highlander's Temptation.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eight of the 11 members of the 100+ Club during the Tea Party.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 26, 2016
Pines of Sarasota residents cheers to 100 years

The centenarians at Pines of Sarasota welcome newcomers.

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A home in Greenbrook Village  at 14819 Bowfin Terrace recently sold for $752,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,050 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2013.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2019
Greenbrook Village home tops sales at $752,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Before he walked away from the commission table mid-meeting May 25, Jim Ley shook hands and hugged all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson. Photo by Robin Roy.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: 'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County crews are currently restoring the asphalt along Bee Ridge Road between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue after a water main break yesterday.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 26, 2016
Lane closures continue after water main break

Partial lane closures continue on Bee Ridge today after a water main broke yesterday between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 14, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Parkland Art Gallery

'I look for an artist who has a little edge about them,' said gallery owner Kevin Greeland. 'I would also say an artist whose work has an authentic voice and the work has a sense of 'craft' to it."

  • Arts + Culture
Kim Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Kim Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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