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A Lake Club topped at 8007 Bowspirit Way recently sold for $1,673,100. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,966 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 28, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bright lights and other disturbances make it difficult for turtles to find their way back to the ocean.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2013
Turtle disorientations higher than usual

Mote scientists have documented 23 adult female disorientations during the first two-and-a-half months of nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 16, 2012
March 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trinity Lemurian climbs on the garden’s tower of painted tires.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The condo units C-704 and D-705 at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $3.9 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $3.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28-June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and  Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 29, 2016
State Street welcomes Dimmitt Automotive Group

The Dimmitt Automotive group cut the ribbon for the new Sarasota Studio located on the ground floor of the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Longboat police chief restructures department

The Police Department is reducing its number of police captains from five to two, while streamlining efficiencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 31, 2012
Sarasota County sees increase in parking tickets issued

According to Sarasota County records of weekly parking violations, by location, from Feb. 1 to May 1, there has been a rise in ticket distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 7, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

This week's Black Tie & Tales column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A certified athletic trainer, Braden River High School’s news principal, Jenni Gilray, said she decided to go into administration so she could affect more students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
East County welcomes new leadership

Tara Elementary School and Braden River High School will open to students this August with new principals.

  • East County
  • News
Strong waves hit the Longbeach condominiums seawall Sunday morning on Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 17, 2016
Strong storms wreak havoc early this morning

Tornadoes and storms wreaked major damage in some areas of Manatee and Sarasota counties early this morning. Longboat Key was spared of major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Oh my gaudy

Of all the ostentatious items that make their rounds at antique shows, this Louis Vuitton toilet seat takes the cake - and disposes of it, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2015
Longboat Observer wins Newspaper of the Year

The Longboat Observer won the Local Media Association's Newspaper of the Year award, while the East County Observer and Sarasota Observer also won accolades.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane McFarlin has served as publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the last 13 years. (GCBR file photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota publisher takes UF post

Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has been named dean of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Coleman and Liz Riedinger
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Docent Luncheon

It's not the case that the Longboat Key Historical Society Docent say, "thanks." The board of directors treated the docents to a lunch at Lazy Lobster on Thursday, Dec. 8 to show appreciation for all they do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Longboat Key swans go into nesting mode

Spring is in the air, and that means the Harbour Links swans are in nesting mode.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Islander Club resident Valerie Zamberletti says her 11th-floor unit developed water damage and mold while she was away in August 2009. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
Islander Club lawsuit scheduled for December trial

Resident Valerie Zamberletti alleges that the Islander Club Condominium Association is responsible for water damage and mold growth to her unit. The association denies the claim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A lighting system in Selby Five Points Park was illuminated for the first time Jan. 7.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2011
Residents grateful for park improvements

Members of the CCNA thank the Downtown Improvement District for its efforts at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Save Our Seabirds releases bald eagle

Save Our Seabirds Director Lee Fox released a female bald eagle Wednesday, June 10, from Laurel Oaks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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