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Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Lore: Mann became first Longboat Key homesteader in 1891

Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota University boasts roots in Lakewood Ranch

Licensed psychologist and former college professor Dr. Ronald Ogrodnik is going back to school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 21, 2012
Brasserie Belge defines Belgian cuisine

Brasserie Belge defines Belgian cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • August 30, 2012
My View: Where will we park?

Several weeks ago, my colleague in this column, John Gudritz, wrote about the need for more parking on Siesta Key, North Village and Main Beach. He cited the problem but stopped short of offering solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 13, 2009
City to expand historic structure survey

Sarasota hires a contractor for $30,000 to add up to 350 buildings to its list of historic places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 20, 2012
Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrests burglary suspect

Late last night, Manatee County deputies received a call from a complainant that a white Ford Ranger without a bumper was driving around the neighborhood and appeared to be the same individuals who were breaking into cars a couple nights ago.'¨

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Helen Sosso
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Prudential Real Estate to open new Main Street office; FL Realtors Association recognizes local agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2010
Rink may be on thin ice

Organizers have to come up with more than $100,000 to implement their plan for a full-size ice skating rink in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2011
SCORES: Mustangs post impressive showing at Southside Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished 6-1 at the Southside Duals Dec. 16-17 at Dixie Hollins High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
Profiles of summer: A Mighty Wind

Melanie Heggs was the only clarinetist to receive a fellowship this year to Penn State School of Music.

  • Arts + Culture
Based on current new home sales, officials of Lakewood Ranch expect to sell more than 400 new homes this year — more than triple the number of homes sold in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2011
Ranch home sales on rise

Lakewood Ranch officials say the community is on track to sell 420 new homes in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Leach was named the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's new executive director
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 4, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names Julie Leach as new executive director

After the surprise resignation after one season by Richard Parison, longtime WBTT board member Leach was appointed to help lead the company with founding artistic director Nate Jacobs.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 6918 Belmont Court recently sold for $1.65 million.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $1.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 7-11

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 7, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Bookstore plants giving tree

Little Bookworms customers can brighten the holidays for children in need through the shop's first holiday Giving Tree.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pettengill. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
Your Neighbor: Carol Pettengill

Carol Pettengill is the founder and instructor of Senior Friendship Centers' harmonica band, Second Wind.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Club Ivory owner Ambrish Piare says he has spent nearly $85,000 on sound proofing to accommodate residents of the Plaza at Five Points.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2014
City rejects Club Ivory complaint

The Sarasota city attorney's office denies claims that the downtown nightclub was operating illegally as an "adult cabaret."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Noyes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Harvey Noyes

Harvey LaVern Noyes Jr., 94, of Bradenton and formerly of Sharon, Pa., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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