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Moderator Sharyl Attkisson and speaker Michael Bloomberg (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Sarasota spends 'an evening with Michael Bloomberg'

In his first major public appearance since leaving office, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke Friday, March 28, to a packed crowd at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Franco as poet Allen Ginsberg in 'Howl'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 3, 2010
Film Review: 'Howl'

The new film "Howl" gives life to the groundbreaking, book-length poem by Allen Ginsberg, which launched an obscenity trial in 1957.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by David Conway Owners along the 1900 block of Main Street believe the area is filling in and people are more commonly viewing it as a destination for entertainment.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Ker's WingHouse adds kick to Main Street

Nearby restaurant owners view the restaurant, set to open in April, as a sign the eastern end of the street is gaining new life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condominium unit sells for $2,275,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 23 and May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Both Longbeach Village and Sleepy Lagoon streets were flooded after a band of strong winds and rain from Tropical Storm Andrea came ashore June 6. Norton Street looked more like a canal than a street after the storm.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
Andrea is first brush with storm season

Key residents and town staffers got a reminder last week that hurricane season is here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Our 40-page, two-section edition includes both a look back at Lakewood Ranch's past and a glimpse into its future.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
15 YEARS STRONG

See inside for The East County Observer's special edition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Baugh, winner of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, hugs a supporter. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2012
Manatee County reports election results

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

  • East County
  • News
A St. Jude’s t-shirt hung on the side of one of the many tents at the luncheon and raffle on Saturday.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 6, 2010
Food, Fun and Fundraising for St. Jude's and LBK Kiwanis

The 29th Annual Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key/St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and Raffle happened this past Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking area of The Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Opportunities LLC sold the home at 6812 Belmont Court to Simriti Chaddha and Navdeep Ranajee, of Bradenton, for $1.1Â million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,717 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 10, 2016
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 24-28

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 10,087 square feet of living area. It sold for $5.3 million. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2015
Gulfside home sells for $5.3 million

Bill and Mary Lou Johnson, of Longboat Key, sold the home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Joseph Sena, of Belleair Beach, for $5.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2013
County Commission grades its top staff

Commissioners praise Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid's focus on ethics, but highlight staff communication as still an area of focus for improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Influence

Influence boutique in St. Armands offers a variety of designers to suit every style, from hip and trendy to conservative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 05.20.10

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning varsity lacrosse team finished the season a perfect 12-0 and won the Sunshine State Lacrosse Conference Championship May 1, defeating the Wesley Chapel Warriors 11-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2010
Key Club submits gatehouse relocation proposal

The Longboat Key Club and Resort is presenting a suggestion to relocate the Longboat Club gatehouse 165 feet west of its current location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vijay Iyer
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica

La Musica, one of Sarasota's international chamber music festivals, returned for performances at the Opera House this week.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,594 square feet of living area, sold for $799,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 27, 2013
Country Club East home sells for $799,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Eliza Castro

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
School board member Julie Aranibar  is asking for $20,000 to be reimbursed for legal fees and Carpenter is asking for $700.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 29, 2013
Manatee School Board members want legal fees reimbursed

School board members Julie Aranibar and Karen Carpenter want their fellow school board members to reimburse them for more than $20,000 in legal fees stemming from a recent investigation into whether they violated public records policy.

  • East County
  • News
Unit 19A at Regent Place has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,564 square feet of living area. It sold for $3 million. Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2014
Regent Place condominium sells for $3 million

A condominium in Regent Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Manatee County is attempting to collect $84,000 from the town to fund the island's trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Town holds firm on trolley payment

The town of Longboat Key won't pay Manatee County for a trolley service when no other municipality is paying for the same service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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