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Jim Buck and Lesley Huntley
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Men Who Cook

It wasn't just Men Who Cook at the kick-off party for the Asolo Repertory Theatre event on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. There were also men who pretend to cook, or so says their wives, and women who eat, too. The second-annual event presented by Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise will feature business and community men cooking up a storm of their favorite recipes and will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Between state and city funding, $445,422 is going toward improvements to the Federal Building.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2017
State issues historic preservation grant for Federal Building

The city received nearly $300,000 in state funding for improvements to the downtown building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
River Club in fighting form

The Homeowner's Association has budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower. But some residents argue they had no say in the decision to spend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jewish foundation announces director; Center for Faith and Freedom accepting applications; Embracing Our Differences receives $15,000 grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 624 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.

Think Green -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities, said the last week in February was the busiest — up 40% from the same time last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2012
East County developer reports record home sales

Home builder Neal Communities sold 54 homes - the most in a single month in a decade - in February.

  • East County
  • News
Pete Theisen holds his "Pizza for Pete" fundraising events at Ringling Pizza.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Theisen isn't afraid to stand out from other candidates

The commission candidate wants to trim the city's budget and require developers to pay their way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danny Walker

Danny Walker shot his lowest score in a tournament - a 68 - at the GSJGA Elite Tour held at The Oaks Country Club in Sarasota Aug. 19-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
Groups work together on community

Partnership exceeds expectations on the fast track to development of Country Club East.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2010
Pirate-ship bed makes waves at showcase

Jeanette Simpson's pirate-ship bed for the Sarasota Orchestra's Designer Showcase is turning seasoned patrons into kids again.

  • Arts + Culture
In both District 2 and District 3, one candidate has dwarfed their opponents' spending through January.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2015
Commission candidates file early contribution reports

As the race for two district City Commission seats heats up, donations are streaming in to the six candidates running for election in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 611 Bowsprit Lane has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,185 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 23, 2015
Country Club Shores home sells for $3.25 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Flying object makes a splash

The large red stapler that the Sarasota-based team, Accrisoft, designed for the 2011 Red Bull Flugtag, held Oct. 8, didn't exactly fly 1,800 feet over Tampa Bay as anticipated.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg voted on Election Day Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2015
Longboaters approve burying wires

The referendum to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities was approved Tuesday, with 1,397 voters voting in favor of the referendum and 835 voting against it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2014
News Briefs

Auditors reveal problem with School District bonds

  • East County
  • News
St. Armands Circle is attempting to get a parking garage to alleviate traffic concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID extension approved

The St. Armands Circle BID is ready to make improvements to the Circle for the next 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Progressive Dinner

East County residents can get a sample of cuisines worldwide at a special Progressive Dinner event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street tonight.

  • East County
  • News
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