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A condominium at The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, recently selling for $5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 16, 2018
The Beaches Residences condo tops weekly sales at $5 million

Longboat real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ron Lambert will become the new band director for Lakewood Ranch High School in June. As a clinician for Yamaha, REMO Drum Heads, and Innovative Percussion, he has helped keep Lakewood’s band program as innovative as possible over the years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Ron Lambert

Ron Lambert will take the helm of Lakewood Ranch High School's band program after Bob Schaer retires in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 27, 2015
Sarasota County appoints permanent fire chief

Interim Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Regnier has accepted a conditional offer for the full-time position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Logan Cole is the fastest child around the track, even though he rides a plasma car instead of a tricycle.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

Children at All God's Children preschool raced around the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church Nov. 7 to raise money for St. Jude's hospital.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Our View

Rejuvenation? Or Decline?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
CFBH accepts nominations

The Center for Building Hope, a nonprofit that provides programs and resources to cancer patients and their families, now is accepting nominations for the 2014 Stephen H. Goldman M.D. Keystone Award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2011
Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finish as tournament runner-up

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished second in the Nations Baseball State Championships June 3-5 in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County health officials have advised the public to avoid swimming at Bird Key Park to elevated bacteria levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
County issues a no swim-advisory for Bird Key Park

County health officials detected elevated levels of enteric bacteria Thursday in the waters near Bird Key Park, a designated dog park, which is west of the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Cougars raise funds during walk-a-thon

Students at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School recently raised $2,250 during the school's annual 5-mile walk-a-thon, benefiting All Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Santangini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trina Turk "Tahitian Floral" one-piece plunge, $140, at Everything But Water
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 15, 2015
Fashion Insider: One-piece swimsuits

One-piece swimsuits are all the rage right now. No longer are one pieces frumpy or for the young children only.

  • Black Tie
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • August 26, 2019
Anti-semitism is on the rise

It’s not just in Europe. It’s rising in the U.S., too — thanks to social media. The Trump administration is making the fight against anti-Semitism a priority.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Booker running back Jamal Benson rushed for nearly 100 yards and a touchdown to help the Tornadoes clinch a berth in the playoffs as the Class 5A-District 13 runner-up.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2015
East County dancers perform for Bucs

Ten-year-olds Autumn Wildgrube and Sydney Rice performed at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office the district released Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • July 25, 2017
Dora's back in print

The retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters released her newest book in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth and Bob Ireland are still madly in love after 68 years of marriage.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 12, 2011
YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines. YPG volunteers served a steak and champagne meal to more than 30 Pines residents who also took in a performance by the Riverview High School Chamber Choir.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heather Johnson stars in the Sarasota Opera's production of "The Crucible."
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 5, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Operatic Preview

One of the most exciting events to look forward to in 2011 is the Sarasota Opera's production of "The Crucible."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior Chance Sharbono, pictured with coach Clarence Arrington, became the first Pirate wrestler to earn a state medal after finishing third in Class 2A at 138 pounds. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River junior wrestler sticks to tradition

  • East County
  • Sports
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