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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Architecture map pulls out all stops

A new driving tour of renowned Sarasota architecture will have drivers rubbernecking from North Trail to Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 7, 2009
Exhibit offers snapshots of couple's adventures

Virginia Sanders was a painter and sketcher. But it wasn't until she and her late husband, Dr. Jack Sanders, became a couple that she became a photographer as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2009
Scoreboard 04.28.09 to 05.01.09

Scores and recaps from 04.28.09 to 05.01.09.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2009
Recent events raise suspicion in Village

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle says police are on the lookout for suspicious activity in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1. 232 Seagull Lane, Bird Key
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 23, 2014
Top 10 real estate sales in 2014

The following transactions are the top 10 sales recorded during the first six months of 2014 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys, according to Sarasota and Manatee county property records.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
COMMUNITY GOLF

Mary Scharf used her 7-iron to record an ace Nov. 17 on the 112-yard No. 16 of Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Sparks. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 4, 2012
Tennis pro known for a certain spark

Tennis pro David Sparks is leaving the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, where he has worked since its inception. He says it's because he isn't a teenager anymore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2016
Coral Cove home sells for $1.75 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 22 and February 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 703 Tropical Circle, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,913 square feet of living area, sold for $700,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 4, 2012
Tortoise Estates home sells for $900,000

A home in Tortoise Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. George and Karen Flynn, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1159 Horizon View Drive to Kathleen Brown, of Cincinnati, for $900,000.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • April 30, 2009
East County middle school students take to the stage

Haile and Nolan students will be performing musicals May 1-2 and May 7-8.

  • Arts + Culture
1070 Westway Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2015
Four-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $2.8 million

The home is on 1070 Westway Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Residents take control of CDD

Three residents were sworn in Nov. 20, to serve on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Mitchell said he fell in love with the University of South Florida the moment he first step foot on campus three years ago. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Clearwarter Charger goalkeeper signs with South Florida Bulls

Last week, Braden River senior Mike Mitchell signed a letter-of-intent to play for the University of South Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Lady Pirates celebrate after making school history with a win over rival Lakewood Ranch in the regional semifinals April 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2011
Lady Pirates rally to advance to finals (VIDEO)

The Braden River High softball team scored six unanswered runs to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 6-4 in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
FISA Executive Director Matt Smith, right, flips through Sarasota/Manatee’s bid, which SunCoast Aquatic Nature Center Association, including Paul Blackketter, left, of Benderson Development, submitted.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
International rowing body reviews park

Representatives of FISA visited Nathan Benderson Park this week to see if the site should host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 22, 2011
Film Review: 'J. Edgar'

If there's only one reason to see Clint Eastwood's new film, 'J. Edgar,' it's to be totally blown away by Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in the title role.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • January 29, 2014
Book Review: 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt

Read Alexis Orgera's review of "The Goldfinch."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder visits Boys & Girls Club

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lastings Milledge, a 2003 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, visited with members of the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Debby impacts East County

Tropical Storm Debby showered the East County, refilling aquifer levels and stormwater ponds.

  • East County
  • News
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