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A penthouse unit at The Grande Riviera recently sold for $5.05 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 15, 2018
The Grande Riviera penthouse sells for $5.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Mark Beck and Saul Steinguard
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Holiday Party

The Promenade Residents were gathered in the lobby for the manager's annual holiday get together on Dec. 16. They sipped on egg nog - with all the fixings - and warm cider while they enjoyed each other's company.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A condominium at The Beach Residences at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive recently sold for $4.45 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2017
Beach Residences condo sells for $4.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kristi Service, Mary Gamrot and Steve DuToit participated in this month’s Hot Properties event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities sets record in November; Home-Tech launches apprenticeship program; Tidewater Preserve adds community rep

  • East County
  • News
File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Deals abound at cheerleading fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders to hold silent auction fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Artist Jamie Kirkell on exhibition at The Players Theatre

Opening reception for exhibition featuring hand-painted silk florals Wednesday, March 27

  • Arts + Culture
Submitted by Mary Donato.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The shadowy figure is former Southside Elementary Principal John Spielman after losing a bet with students.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 7, 2015
This week in history: May 7

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benjie Brinkofski, event Chairwoman Lori Ruth, Linda Craig, Carlene Smith, event co-founder John Breiner, Terry Sharak, Kyanne Merrill, Francis Shea and Aimee Leigh are eager to honor veterans. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Main Street to march for Memorial Day

A few early setbacks won’t rain on the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade. Main Street will show its patriotic pride at the May 24 event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
Voters to decide on 21 changes to city's charter

Twenty-one changes to the city's charter --  Sarasota's constitution - passed muster with city commissioners and will now go to city voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 19, 2013
Sea lions to participate in research sessions

Two public research sessions will be held in April as Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit comes to an end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ted Bogusz, far left, and Anila Jain, far right, organized a graduation party for Bill Mariotti Friday, Dec. 11, at the USFSM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch. Rocky the bull made an appearance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch resident earns degree of perseverance

After 30 years, Bill Mariotti goes back to school at the University of South Florida to earn his diploma.

  • East County
  • News
On the north end of the island, two crosswalks will be built on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Companion Way and near Banyan Club to accommodate pedestrians north and south of the Centre Shops.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 19, 2015
Crosswalk construction slated for November

Construction on four Gulf of Mexico Drive pedestrian crosswalks begins next month and will be complete by Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jean Weidner Goldstein and Christine Jennings
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Women Who Give

Designing Women Boutique presented its 2014 grants at the organization's Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Rumors swirl over drop in arrests

When the number of police department arrests fell 53% for the month of January as compared to last year, it left many inside and outside the force wondering why.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The shopping center next to Hollywood 20 was built to be an upscale mall in 1986. Photo by Colin Reid
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2014
Residents respond to lease marketing for Main Plaza

Ian Black Real Estate has plans to lease roughly 80,000 square feet of the former shopping center on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A private fundraising drive is expected to help fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 29, 2014
Rowing park denied state funding

The state's 2014-15 budget does not include funding for improvements to Nathan Benderson Park, but the park is still on track to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
SCF students who meet admissions requirements will now gain early acceptance to LECOM's Masters in Health Services program.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 29, 2014
LECOM and SCF join forces for masters program

State College of Florida students who meet admissions requirements will gain early acceptance to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Master's in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The view from The Sanderling Club
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 14, 2014
Gulf-front living: The Sanderling Club

Located just south of Point of Rocks, on Siesta Key, The Sanderling Club is one of Sarasota's most unique collections of homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 29, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 8.31.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
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