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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Observer Cup to be in full swing

The inaugural Observer Cup 2010/11 Greater Sarasota 2-Player Golf Tour will take place Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort; Jan. 9, at Heritage Oaks; Feb. 20, at The Founders Club; and March 26, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
BP reimburses county some money, denies others

The oil company reimbursed the county for less than $20,000 for effects from the oil spill. More than $100,000 was requested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Erich Weber founded Financial Forum @ the Ranch about one year ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Financial forum brings CNBC adviser to Lakewood

Contributor David Kotok will speak at Financial Forum @ the Ranch's Dec. 2 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Unit Penthouse D 1102 at the Orchid Beach Club Residences, 2050 Ben Franklin Drive, sold for $2,575,000. The 3,654-square-foot-unit has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2010
Key Real Estate: Orchid Beach unit sells for $2,575,000

The sale was the largest of seven transactions that occurred during the week of Nov. 22 through Nov. 26, which was shortened by two days because of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cedars West wins tennis-court battle

A Manatee County judge ruled that the condominium has rights to two tennis courts but must replace the asphalt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Engineers from the Florida Department of Transportation are evaluating damage to the overpass.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2013
UPDATE: Interstate reopens after closure

Southbound Interstate 75, around mile marker 184, reopened after 4:10 p.m. Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Ladies tour Don Cesar Hotel

East County members of the Sarasota Newcomers Club Cathi Thomaides, Connie Rhodes, Jan Foster and Karen Kerwin recently enjoyed a wonderful tour and luncheon at the famous Don Cesar Hotel in St. Petersburg Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Thirty Sarasota Crew athletes qualified for the US Youth National Championships in June.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 24, 2011
Sarasota Crew wins regional title

The Sarasota Crew high school men's varsity 8+ team captured first place in the premiere rowing event for the Southeast Regional Championship Regatta May 21-22, bringing home the Spooner Cup for that event.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 640 Rountree Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,480 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.45 million. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 15, 2014
Longboat Key Estates home sells for $3.45 million

A home in Longboat Key Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside golf course, pictured Monday, June 25, the third day of Debby's deluge. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Key golf courses benefit from low-salt, organic diet

Longboat Key Club Director of Agronomy John Reilly attributes Tropical Storm Debby's minimal impact on the club's golf courses to a new approach to fertilization.

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  • News
Philip and Nancy Kotler and Margot and Warren Coville will give near a combined $5 million as well as their extensive glass art collection to the Ringling for new glass pavilion entrance.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 29, 2015
The Ringling receives major gift for new glass art gallery and entrance pavilion

Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville give major financial and art gift for new museum entrance, glass art gallery and Historic Asolo Theater remodeling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2010
Mote to host finals for new catch-and-release tournament

The Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge will offer a new model of sport fishing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 7, 2013
14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Members of the Crown Jewels Relay for Life team gather for a group photo during the Relay for Life event, held April 25, at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
Women entrepreneurs take swat against cancer

Members of the SWAT networking group raised more than half the total generated at Relay for Life.

  • East County
  • News
After Tropical Storm Debby, 77 of Longboat Key’s 341 nests were verified. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 18, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby takes a toll on sea-turtle numbers

Before Tropical Storm Debby, 1,367 turtle nests were marked in the area; after the storm, only 244 nests could be verified. On Longboat, 77 nests were verified.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Unit 801 at The Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and 4,194 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,965,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 28, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3,965,000

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Car burglars target Greenbrook

Eight vehicles in the Lakewood Ranch community were burglarized during the overnight hours of Jan. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Car burglars target Greenbrook

Eight vehicles in the Lakewood Ranch community were burglarized during the overnight hours of Jan. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Morrison Division President Steve Kempton said Esplanade sales should begin in early 2012.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Taylor Morrison returns to Ranch

The developer/builder Taylor Morrison recently announced plans to build a new 450-home gated community called Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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