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Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 20, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Mourning Dove Drive tops the week's sales at $11.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Matt Manning.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Matt Manning

The Braden River senior talks football memories and pizza toppings.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Roman Solomon committed to the University of South Florida for golf on May 2.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2024
Sarasota golfer makes his own path

Roman Solomon, the son of MLB star Bobby Bonilla, committed to the University of South Florida on May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The VFW Braden River Post 12055 marches in the 2022 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 6, 2023
Will you take a stroll to honor veterans in Tribute to Heroes Parade?

The annual Lakewood Ranch parade to honor veterans and first responders is seeking participants.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tiko is a yellow-headed amazon at Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2024
Parrots at Myakka nonprofit help veterans heal old wounds

Greg Para's special relationship with parrots helped him through a harrowing period in his life — and inspired him to form the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A picture of Greer Island from the beach volunteer program.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 16, 2024
LBK North residents transition from beach cleanup to education efforts

Longboat Key North began a beach volunteer program in 2021. Now the group is moving from formal patrols to education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The SPD Marine Patrol Unit is teaming up with Coast Guard Flotilla 84 to offer free boat inspections from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2023
Free boat safety inspections held Saturday at Centennial Park

The Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol and Coast Guard Flotilla 84 urge safe boating by offering inspections at Centennial Park as summer approaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat police requested for suspicious package of dog food
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2024
Longboat police requested for suspicious package of dog food

A resident called police to figure out what to do with a random box of dog food that appeared on his property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"White House by the Sea," Kate Storey's book about the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, became a New York Times bestseller when it was published in June.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 2, 2023
Sarasota writer chronicles 100 years at the Kennedy family’s summer home

Kate Storey's book, "White House By the Sea" became an instant New York Times bestseller when it was published in June.

  • Arts + Culture
Deborah Jennings, Ann Friesch, Georgene Lytle, Jean-Marie Seidl, Kerry Ottenwess, Liz Burdeau and Lori Moran
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 29, 2024
Beachplace condominium celebrates 45th anniversary

Condo owners marked the milestone at their annual owners party and recall brushes with celebrity over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch Little League 12U All-Stars have dreams of reaching Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the Little League World Series.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch U12 All-Star team has World Series dreams

Coach calls Gustavo Omana the best 12-year-old player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert Karlsson said he's expecting to be challenged by the three-team format of the World Champions Cup, held Dec. 7-10 at The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 3, 2023
Robert Karlsson brings his analytical eye to World Champions Cup

The golfer known as "The Scientist" will play for Team Europe against Team USA and Team International.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Thunder football team beat LPCA 33-14 on Nov. 10 to win the SSAA Class 4A championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2024
The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 East County high school sports year

The year featured championship wins and several other programs on the rise.

  • East County
  • Sports
Clark Park works at Korê Steakhouse in Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch, so he won't be getting any tips. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2022
New Lakewood Ranch restaurant doesn't accept tips

Korê Steakhouse, which opened April 10, brings a no-tipping policy to Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A dramatic feature wall in the living room provides a fireplace, seating, and displays for art.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 15, 2024
Lifestyle lessons from a luxurious Lake Club home

David Ahrens and Kirk Beckwith's home in The Lake Club shows a keen understanding of their shared past and their present way of life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This is a rendering of Manatee County's proposed changes to Lorraine Road between 59th Avenue E. and State Road 64.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2024
Lorraine Road residents concerned over $66M improvement project

Manatee County is investing $66 million into road improvements between 59th Avenue East and State Road 64 and will need to acquire property on each side of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
Among the topics of discussion by the Purple Ribbon Committee is converting the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall into convention and event space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 16, 2024
Multipurpose convention space is one possibility for Van Wezel

Visit Sarasota County's Erin Duggan tells Purple Ribbon Committee a hybrid convention center/performance space is an option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 21, 2024
Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women

Celebrate Her Wisdom aims to create a community of support and education for those who want to prepare for life's toughest challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reni Papalexiou at Wild Yoga at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 2, 2023
The must-try yoga options in Sarasota

Sarasota offers many yoga opportunities, including ones involving goats, lemurs and floating in the air.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Weber tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $4.75 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A Weber home on Alameda Avenue tops the week's sales at $4.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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