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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 21, 2011
Lakewood Ranch CC home tops weekly real estate sales

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key home at 5080 Gulf of Mexico Drive recently sold for  $4.75 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, five-and-three-half baths, a pool and 8,898 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 29, 2018
Longboat Key home sells for $4.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 27, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
taco bus in st petersburg
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2014
Taco Bus rolls into downtown Sarasota

Taco Bus rolls into downtown Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tana Sandefur
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downton Abbey Dinner

On Friday, Jan. 3, Cafe L'Europe and WEDU invited guests to don their finest furs and sparkling jewels for dinner, cocktails and entertainment all inspired by the hit show, Downton Abbey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Maintenance Corp. ordinance set for hearing

The County Commission this week approved a Feb. 21 public hearing on a new Maintenance Corp. ordinance for the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bob and Ellie Webber
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society speaker Bill Shaver

The Historical Society of Longboat Key kicked off their speaker series on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Bill Shaver, President of the Fossil Club of Lee County gave the lecture. He spoke about fossils of Florida, specifically bones and teeth, which are his specialty. He believes there is an alignment between paleontologists and historical societies, 'Both find are relics of the past to preserve, record and pass on to future generations,' he says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Shaver holds a mammoth tooth
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society speaker Bill Shaver

The Historical Society of Longboat Key kicked off their speaker series on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Bill Shaver, President of the Fossil Club of Lee County gave the lecture. He spoke about fossils of Florida, specifically bones and teeth, which are his specialty. He believes there is an alignment between paleontologists and historical societies, 'Both find are relics of the past to preserve, record and pass on to future generations,' he says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I think (the red light cameras) are vital to the economic, social and emotional impact of our communities," said Melissa Wandall, with her daughter, Madisyn.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Wandall legislation generates $2 million

The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which regulates the use of red-light cameras in Florida, has generated more than $2 million for researching spinal cord injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Hyejung Clendenon and Shannon Jager show their support for All Children’s Hospital.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ACH Fashion Show Luncheon

Volunteers and supporters of the All Children's Hospital (ACH) Guild Sarasota-Manatee came together for the group's annual Fashion Show Luncheon, April 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rae Claire Johnson and Rhana Bazzini start walking Monday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2014
Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Tall (cotton) tale: Casa del Mar's plant sets another record

On July 15, Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Michael Murphy climbed up the ladder on a town fire truck to reach the top of the cotton plant and held out the measuring tape, which he then lowered down to Casa del Mar Assistant Manager Mark Meador and Manatee County Agriculture Assistant Ervin Shannon to record the official height: 31 feet, 7 inches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Kat Elliot

The Observer highlights Braden River Middle goalie Kat Elliot.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction crews will remove an estimated 35,000 cubic yards of dirt during the duration of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
S.R. 64 construction focused on drainage

Contractors have relocated the majority of utilities associated with the widening of State Road 64 and will continue to address East County drainage improvements in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Drivers wanted!

Do you have a car, valid driver’s license and the desire to help local senior citizens or those in need?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Community Golf Scores

Golf scores from East County golf courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Briana Calderon
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Evening of Excellence Art Show at Ringling College

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a juried art show at Ringling College Saturday, Jan.14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, to show off some of the best artwork from local high school students. The 25 highest rated works were awarded a ribbon and presented at a reception ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Local galleries and framers volunteered their services, and the winning pieces will be put up for auction in February. A portion of the money is returned to the artist, and the rest is donated to the Education Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam Woolf (Courtesy of American Idol)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Pettingell is proud Woolfpack member

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Longboat Key associate Roger Pettingell can say he was an early member of the Woolfpack before Sam Woolf shot to fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ECHO Realty is spending $600,000 to rebrand Paradise Plaza as the Shops at Siesta Row.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 11, 2016
Paradise Plaza slated for upgrade, new name

The owner of the Sarasota shopping center is spending $600,000 to upgrade the buildings and rename the property Shops at Siesta Row.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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