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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
A mock-up of the skylight ceiling system to be used in the Mall at University Town Center weighs more than 100 tons. It will be torn down after January. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
Archway represents sky-high idea

On the property of the future Mall at University Town Center, a 40-foot-by-60-foot archway, a mock-up of a ceiling system, will come down in January to make way for the real thing.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Lakewood Ranch, Observer seek student essays

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, the East County Observer and Florida Bank are hosting a student essay contest to help commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Juliet Ferguson plays with her adopted sister, Mercy, during the celebration for Ugandan children and their adoptive families June 4 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Bayside families celebrate Ugandan adoptions

Bayside's Bridge a Life ministry welcomed Ugandan children and their adoptive families with a special picnic June 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
Two park projects nearing completion

A renovated Jiggs Landing should open in December. Work also has begun on Bennett Park near Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Longboat lost Chief Hogle one year ago

Police Chief Al Hogle's contributions live on one year after his sudden death in a motorcycle accident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Business Observer

Polo Grill adds event sales director; Carr named Ranch's Rotarian of the Year; Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees

  • East County
  • News
"Paint the Town READ" will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 7 at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2012
Selby hosts 'Paint the Town READ'

The event will feature author meet-and-greet sessions, book discussions, an open-microphone session and a book sale to benefit the Friends of Selby Library

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Ruth S. Gluck

Ruth S. Gluck, of Longboat Key, and New York City, died April 16. She was 97.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 232 Seagull Lane in Bird Key has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,287 square feet of living area. It sold for $6.1 million. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 23, 2014
Five-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $6.1 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jim Frost proposed to his wife, Katie, while she was sitting in the same chair in which his mother sat when his father proposed. Courtesy photo.
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • February 13, 2013
Pull up a chair to hear a story

Longboater Weldon Frost shares his family's love story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leanna Flores
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle (VIDEO)

Braden River Middle School students launched homemade rockets during the 11th Annual Night Under the Stars event hosted by the school's science department April 7.

  • East County
  • Schools
Darwin Santa Maria has always been inspired by Emeril Lagasse and says he is honored to be featured on the show and to talk about his Peruvian roots. (Photo by Nick Friedman)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 21, 2015
Darwin's on 4th to be featured in Emeril Lagasse's Cooking Channel show

The "BAM!" celebrity chef will interview Darwin Santa Maria and discuss his cooking style and Peruvian roots.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 320 Calle Mirmar has five bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,383 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,725,000. Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 11, 2015
Siesta Key home sells for $1,725,000

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Sarah Kirk, of Sarasota, sold her home at 320 Calle Mirmar to Warren Holmes and Julie Goss, of Sarasota, for $1,725,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Lynn Larson and Mayor Jim Brown at last year’s fashion show.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Fashion sense and the sense of taste come together

It's the second year to see Longboat Key 'celebrities' strut the catwalk in clothes by Tommy Bahama at the Taste of the Keys Fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
232 Seagull Lane, Bird Key
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The top 10 real estate sales

The following transactions represent the highest sales on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys recorded in 2014 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses at press time. Sales recorded after Dec. 15 are not included.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 414 N. Washington Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,454 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 17, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales climb to 17 during first week of November

Sales nearly tripled between the last week of October and the first week in November, with 17 sales recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Nov. 1 and Nov. 5, compared to six during the previous week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
NEIGHBOR: Cindi Jackson

Realtor Cindi Jackson is the president-elect of the Women's Council of Realtors -- Sarasota Chapter.

  • East County
  • News
Laura Freedman, directory of early childhood education at Temple Sinai, and Sunny Brownrout, vice president of youth education at Temple Sinai, prepared to meet guests at last year’s open house. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Synagogue council will hold open houses in both counties; School district adds to its senior leadership team

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Sidelines

Ranch Little League registration under way; New Balance to hold Cross-Country Day

  • East County
  • Sports
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