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  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 2, 2009
St. Armands Circle revs up for car show

St. Armands Circle was overflowing with Mustangs during the 18th annual Super Sunday Mustang and Ford Show Sunday, Nov. 22. On display were 130 Mustangs of various ages - all were gleaming with well-polished exteriors. For many viewers and past Mustang owners, it was a trip down memory lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
New church plans clothes giveaway

The Source Church will host its second City-Reach Clothing Giveaway beginning at 10 a.m., Aug. 13, at the church, 5412 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips suggested the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key consider donating the money to Bayfront Park earlier this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2015
Bayfront Park grants become addicting

A revamped Bayfront Park that’s been in the works since 2008 has received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams stands in the orchid garden, near the sign that the resort’s board gave him at its annual meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 22, 2011
Casa del Mar orchids grow up under Williams' care

D.M. Williams, general manager at Casa del Mar, does more than tend to guests' needs. He also acts as official orchid babysitter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rummage Sale Chairwoman Mary Elizabeth Carey welcomed Steve Bigelow, who was first in line at last year’s rummage sale at St. Mary. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Shoppers rush to the Key for annual rummage sale

It's that time of year again when people scramble to Stella Maris Activity Hall at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church for the Royal Rummage Sale. It's a day when not only the parishioners rejoice, but bargain shoppers join in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Evolving/Revolving" photo by John Revisky.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2016
Sarasota Contemporary Dance comes full circle in 'Evolving/Revolving'

Sarasota Contemporary Dance closes its 10th season by looking to the past — and the future.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2009
Mystery writer Griffin gets a novel prize

The award is recognizes Griffin's newest novel, "Wyatt's Revenge."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • October 21, 2009
Sabal Cove home sells for $2 million

In March 2005, as the recent real-estate bubble was about to burst, a Bloomington, Ill., real-estate firm known as DKS Properties Inc., led by its president, David Stark, purchased a 5,238-square-foot residence in the exclusive Sabal Cove subdivision, within the heart of the Bay Isles peninsula, for $2,125,000. The price was the highest ever paid for one of the lakefront properties in the 38-home Sabal Cove development located at 3334 Sabal Cove Lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Gary Reinstrom, performing with the First Brass, has supported local music and musicians since he was young child.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
The Music Man

Gary Reinstrom stands tall in Sarasota's local music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
benna-fleck
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 6, 2014
Movie Review: 'Gone Girl'

Movie Review: 'Gone Girl'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Winter Luau Party

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this Hawaiian-inspired event Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sandbar is located right on the beach on Anna Maria Island and offers a wide variety of fresh caught seafood dishes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Sandbar

This week we went in the kitchen at The Sandbar with owner Ed Chiles as chef Ian Fairweather prepares their signature shrimp and grits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 19, 2010
Buchanan town hall meeting rescheduled

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan had planned to host a town hall meeting Saturday in Arcadia.

  • East County
  • News
The Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee's first meeting is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 21, 2013
ULI committee schedules first meeting

The committee will hold a discussion regarding its mission and task schedule moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 903 at The Beach Residences has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,285,000. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3,285,000

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
David Frayer submitted this thunderstorm photo, taken near Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Riverview grad says no to bullying

Adam Mazo, a 1998 graduate of Riverview High School, is leading a national video campaign as part of the Boston-based Coexist documentary project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. The home at 7429 Seacroft Cove recently sold for $1,390,200.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2018
Country Club East home tops sales at $1,390,200

Lakewood Ranch Country Club East home tops sales at $1.39 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
From left: Emily Perez, Devin McDermott, Ashley Platt, Natalie Novak, Olivia Ortiz and Kristin Zarrella.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2010
Lakewood girls win Titusville meet

The Lakewood Ranch High School girls varsity cross country team continued its winning ways at the Elite Flrunners.com Race of Champions Oct. 2 in Titusville.

  • East County
  • Sports
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