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Weston, Wellington and Bonita Springs all share similarities to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
INCORPORATION: A Tale of Three Cities

The East County Observer examines the incorporations of Weston, Wellington and Bonita Springs and how they compare to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 30, 2009
Garden Club helps new learning program grow

Garden Club helps new learning program grow

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diamond Award honoree Keith Adams and Diane Kreisman
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon featuring Linda Larsen

Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon featuring Linda Larsen

  • Black Tie
Contention continues between the County Commission and two citizens groups that sued the county last year over the Baltimore Orioles spring training agreement. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Hackney and Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Citizens group says it can't pay settlement

A Sarasota County judge ordered a citizens group to pay the county more than $19,000 in legal fees after the county won a 2010 Sunshine Laws case, but the fees remain unpaid.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Water pressure is expected to remain low at least until 11 a.m. for the following areas with a precautionary boil water notice: Bird Key, City Island, Coon Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 13, 2012
Boil water notice issued for Sarasota islands

Contractor breaks water main; boil water notice issued for St. Armands, Lido Key, Bird Key, City Island and Coon Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 1, 2013
SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio

SMR Farms is shifting crops to meet Florida's medical marijuana demand.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Pirates season comes to an end in semifinals

The Braden River High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 13-25, 14-25 16-25, loss to Manatee in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2009
Lady Pirates serve up semifinal victory

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Osceola 3-0 in the district semifinals Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 570 S. Spoonbill Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 6,846 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $3.88 million

The home at 570 S. Spoonbill Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 6,846 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Business Observer 8/5/10

Business Observer 8/5/10

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 25, 2012
PLATO launches new season in a new space

PLATO has found a home at the Ramada Waterfront in Sarasota, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, which will house the nonprofit professional theatre company's new season, scheduled through January, according to an announcement Tuesday.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 3, 2010
Chocoholics unite to devour chocolate creations

Chocolate lovers are invited to attend the biggest bash of chocolate this Sunday at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
COPS CORNER 03.11.10

Unknown person(s) used the complainant's identity in fraudulently applying for numerous loans using the complainant's personal information.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Siesta Dunes, at 6200 Midnight Pass Road, offers a feast of holiday lights for residents and passersby. Its decorations wowed the judges, too, during the annual Siesta Key Condominium Association Condo Lighting Contest.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Condo complexes gleam for the season

The Siesta Key Condominium Association assembled its annual team of judges Dec. 16, to pick the best condo decorations on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home at 250 Bird Key Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,113 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.05 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2012
Five-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $2.05 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Louis and Diane Schultz sold their home at 250 Bird Key Drive to Ann Koppang, of Sarasota, for $2.05 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 7403 Sanderling Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 3,551 square feet of living area. It sold for $850,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2010
Real Estate: A home on Siesta Key sells for $850,000

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jason Webb and Margaret Barbieri listen to Sir Peter Wright (center) regale the ballet fans in the audience with stories from the early years of his career.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 16, 2015
Sir Peter Wright shares the steps of his life

A knight and living legend of British ballet, Wright gave an impromptu talk to ballet fans Monday night at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota Crew, Scullers win gold; ODA baseball defeats Booker; Riverview records third-place finish; Free summer camp kickoff party

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2012
Sarasota County reports election results

All Sarasota County precincts have reported in for the 2012 general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities' building division is pictured with Patrick Neal, president of Neal Communities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2011
Neal home sales continue to grow

Neal Communities recorded 37 contracts for the month of June.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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