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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
News Briefs

Ranch hospital earns national honors; Funding helps coalition curb underage drinking; Braden River's academies receive public input; County renames Convention Center

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
Town chooses darker sand

The Longboat Key Town Commission chose a cheaper, slightly darker sand than the whitest sand option available at its Monday, April 5 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Cherokee Lodge home, which has four bedrooms, two baths and 3,474 square feet of living area, sold for $725,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2012
Cherokee Lodge home tops sales at $725,000

A home in Cherokee Lodge tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul and Lisa Beebe sold their home at 1533 S. Lodge Drive to Gregory and Melody Davis, of Sarasota, for $725,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 11, 2010
Film Review: 'Restrepo'

As Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman so aptly observed, "War is hell." And, unless you've fought in one, it's an unimaginable experience. Directors Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington eliminate the abstraction of war in their new documentary, "Restrepo."

  • Arts + Culture
Unit 502 at 136 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 3,785 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.86 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2014
The Phoenix condo sells for $1.86 million

A condominium in The Phoenix tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102 Thursday, April 26. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Centenarians celebrate birthdays

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated their 107 and 102 birthdays, respectively, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Cardinal Mooney girls fall in district title game; Mooney Cougars improve record to 19-1; Riverview Rams top Booker Tornadoes

  • East County
  • Sports
Before
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Crafty Genes: Florida Fall Wreath

This week, DIY Editors Mallory & Leslie Gnaegy make a Florida Fall Wreath. Check out their step-by-step guide!

  • Arts + Culture
Margaret and Bill Wise. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 18, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; "He saved the Asolo. He really did"; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bob Soran |
  • December 16, 2010
My View: Marina Jack's annual financial obligations exceed the average

Rather than continuing to foster public misconception about Marina Jack and its partnership with the city, we think a better service could be provided by outlining the facts accurately.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Crew wins national titles

The Sarasota Crew won four gold medals and a bronze medal at the U.S. Club National Championships in late July in Indianapolis.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2011
Key group to hold health-care discussion

The prescription for a healthy Longboat Key has yet to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
SIDELINES

Meteors 9U wins two-state showdown; River Dawgs win championship; East Manatee teams earn victories

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area, sold for $1,032,000. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 9, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.03M

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

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 21, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: M Gallery of Fine Art

'This intimate salon-like atmosphere echoes the art world's sweeping movement toward representational art,' says gallery owner Maggie Kruger.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 23, 2009
Dick Clapp named mayor

After a couple seconds of awkward silence, the District Two commissioner was named mayor. He was unanimously elected to the position. Commissioner Kelly Kirschner was named vice mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Ostroski
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Patricia Ostroski

Patricia Ostroski teaches yoga classes at Seaplace and Bayport.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 30, 2012
Theater Review: 'Fanny Brice: America's Funny Girl'

Marya Grandy is thrilling as Fanny Brice in the musical biography that just opened at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Written and directed by David H. Bell, the show is loaded with optical goodies.

  • Arts + Culture
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