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This home at 5030 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $3.2 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,246 square feet of living area.   Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2015
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sells for $3.2 million

A home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dick Vitale signs a basketball for Alan Streitmatter.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dick Vitale at The Broken Egg

Famed sportscaster Dick Vitale appeared at his favorite restaurant and home away from home, The Broken Egg, Thursday, Jan. 26 to film part of an upcoming ESPN program called, 'All Access with Dickie V.' Vitale, a Lakewood Ranch resident, eats at The Broken Egg on an almost daily basis and considers the breakfast and lunch restaurant his second home. 'They treat me really well here,' said Vitale. 'They help me raise money for cancer research, and they have great food. I eat at the Siesta Key location at least once a week.' Vitale talked with fans, posed for photos and signed autographs. With the help of The Broken Egg, Vitale raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for The V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research through private donations and the sale of basketballs, bobble heads, his books and other memorabilia.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eddie and Amanda Lopez
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 15, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hundreds of filmmakers, actors and film festival attendees had a ball at Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Friday, April 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, and more than 400 guests took part in the 12th annual Cattle Barons' Ball Saturday, April 13, at Gettel Acura.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, January: Town to receive permit

The state's intent to issue a permit for groin construction at The Islander Club most likely means construction can begin behind the condo buildings in November 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Restored residence

The historic Umbrella House on Lido Shores, designed in the Sarasota School of Architecture style, gets its famed trellis structure back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dixie is not camera shy. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Guide dogs make a splash at Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium hosted the Southeastern Guide Dogs pups and their trainers for an early-morning tour Saturday as part of the dogs' training.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It’s an overcast, breezy day out at the Celery Fields, and Owen Comora is leaning against his SUV with a set of binoculars draped around his neck.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: Owen Comora

As the senior bird naturalist at Myakka River State Park, Owen Comora has devoted more than 4,000 volunteer hours to his passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 18, 2011
St. Armands project will enhance beauty, safety

St. Armands Circle is scheduled for an update that could enhance the appearance of the district while improving safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota graduate Courtney Berger has raced the course at Nathan Benderson Park four times since joining the Nova Southeastern University crew team three years ago. Courtesy of Nova Southeastern University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2013
Former Crew rower steers Sharks

Sarasota High graduate and Nova Southeastern University coxswain Courtney Berger will return home to compete in the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship April 26, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before the initial trial run to test its battery life.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 7, 2014
Downtown circulator test drive sees improved results

After an underwhelming first attempt, a second trial run of a potential downtown circulator vehicle earlier this week saw the cart's battery life nearly double.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Camire

River Club resident Dave Camire takes his love of collectibles to the streets in his 600-horsepower Dodge Viper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A sheriff's office report states the victim recently conducted an inventory and realized 10 to 12 antique motors were missing from his storage building. The motors collectively are valued at between $50,000 and $100,000.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2012
East County resident robbed of antiques valued at $50,000

A man reported over the last six months, he has been robbed of 10 or more antique motors.

  • East County
  • News
Tim McGonegal is working on a new budget recommendation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2011
Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
The 12,630-square-foot Ranch-style home was built in 2006 and sits on a 7.9-acre lot. The pond is fully stocked with brim and catfish.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Panther Ridge Paradise

This home Panther Ridge home has become a private oasis for its current owners, Lou and Jody Hasbrouk, who are looking to downsize.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Olive "Rusty" Blackwell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Arbomar resident receives fond farewell party

After 33 years in residence at the Arbomar, 87-year-old Olive "Rusty" Blackwell is moving on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This week's standout player is Tyler Dietrich
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams edge past Lady Sailors; Cougars win big; Crew wins third straight title

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Tekla installed her "Tree Works" series Wednesday morning.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 6, 2010
Sculptures spotted in Sarasota

New artwork is popping up all over downtown Sarasota this month as part of the Sarasota Public Arts Committee's latest project, 'Intersections.' Twelve artists have been selected to display their work throughout five downtown shopping districts for the next year. The Public Arts Committee will then select one sculpture to purchase as part of the city of Sarasota's Public Art Collection. One of the most recent pieces to go up is a series of four sculptures by North Carolina artist, Tekla, entitled 'Tree Works.' The sculpture is located on Palm Avenue across from Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Square One Burgers & Bar offers a wide variety of specialty burgers including the Drunken Pig & Bull burger with BBQ pulled pork and fried onion rings.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Square One Burgers & Bar

This week we went in the kitchen at Square One Burgers & Bar with owner and chef Joanie Corneil as she prepares their signature Drunken Pig and Bull burger. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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