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Reconnecting in person. Of course, this photo likely will make its way onto Facebook at some point as well.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 1, 2012
OBSERVED: Social media project sparks reunion

My email inbox is a peculiar place. With one click of the mouse, hundreds of pieces of correspondence fill my email client every day.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Heidi Kurpiela I feel like I just stood up on a surfboard and caught a wave,” Gid Pool says of his recent ascent to comedy stardom. “I’m enjoying the ride, that’s for sure.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 18, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Comedic timing

Retiree Gid Pool never expected to find his true calling at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, nor did he expect The Wall Street Journal or the 'Today' show to laugh at his jokes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • November 24, 2009
The dish on pumpkin pie

In The Observer's quest for the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we asked four of the area's chefs to share their culinary tips for making this holiday favorite extra scrumptious.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 2, 2009
Film review: 'A Serious Man'

The Coen brothers are ace architects of the absurd. In their new film, 'A Serious Man,' Ethan and Joel Coen kick it up a notch by assembling a kaleidoscope of kooks whose names are virtually unknown.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2009
Political ads banned in directory

At-large commission candidate Phillip Younger asked Town Manager Bruce St. Denis last week if he could place a political advertisement in the Tennis Center's phone directory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 1260 Hidden Harbor Way has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,144 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.62 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2011
Hidden Harbor home sells for $2.6 million

A home in Hidden Harbor tops all real-estate transactions this week, it sold for $2.62 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 1447 Tangier Way has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,040 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,725,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2013
Home in San Remo Estates sells for $3,725,000

Bart and Karin Leereveld, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1447 Tangier Way to Richard and Melissa Hall, of Sarasota, for $3,725,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2009
City wants to label parks for activities

After some games, such as golf and archery, were deemed dangerous to some park users, city officials moved to dictate what activities will be acceptable in the city's 48 parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,030 square feet of living area, sold for $957,500. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 26, 2011
Warwick Gardens home tops sales at $957,500

A home in Warwick Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This home at 12608 Elgin Terrace has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,842 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.1 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2012
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.1 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Theresa Matus, of Redington Shores, sold their home at 12608 Elgin Terrace to Harold and Debra Wheeler, of Somerset, Pa., for $1.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Unit 31 at 500 S. Palm Ave. has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,830 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 12, 2014
Bay Island home sells for $3.75 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 26 and May 30.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
L'Ambiance Unit A501 has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two half-baths. It sold for $1.9 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Key Real Estate: L'Ambiance unit sells for $1.9 million

The sale was the largest transaction recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Oct. 25 through Oct. 29, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys and the only sale to exceed $1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 220 Tenacity Lane has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,467 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.25 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 11, 2013
Home in Sarasota Beach sells for $4.25 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Marcia Holton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 220 Tenacity Lane to William Knapp, William Knapp II and Gerard Neugent, trustees, of West Des Moines, Iowa, for $4.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner 04.01.10

The victim stated she was in the process of leaving the store when the security devices in her new phones were activated by the store's security system. The incident caused the victim to briefly hold up the line, which apparently upset the suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Frank Alcock, a New College professor, serves as moderator of the meeting featuring panelists Susan MacManus of the University of South Florida, Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson and former state Sen. Lisa Carlton. Photo courtesy of Norm Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
Tiger Bay panel debates value of term limits

One panelist said that the threat of a popular county commissioner being forced out of office would not be enough incentive for citizens to extend term limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano. This Concession home, which has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,543 square feet of living area, sold for $1,253,300.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 11, 2013
Concession home tops sales at $1,253,300

Yongyuth Nethongkome, of Miami Shores, and Kulnadda Nedtranon, of Palmetto Bay sold their home at 19461 Ganton Ave. to Chester Flake III, of Bradenton, for $1,253,300.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • January 27, 2010
Sanctuary IV condo sells for $1.75 million

Key real-estate sales recordings began increasing gradually the second week of January after the holiday lull, jumping from four the first week to eight the second, led by the $1.75 million sale of Unit C-406 at Sanctuary IV.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 26 students riding Bus 560 all escaped the Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Bus crash result of driver error

Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal said the Jan. 5 school bus crash was the result of driver error.

  • East County
  • News
The Land's End Marina today.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Land's End Marina holds decades of memories, Longboat history

Memories begin where the 'land ends' on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
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