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The home at 610 Bowsprit Lane has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,072 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 1-5 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Bowsprit Lane tops the week's sales at $5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The recently sold penthouse in the Epoch building offers 180-degree views of Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2023
Record condo listing sells for $11.15 million

The two-level penthouse in the Epoch building has more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and 1,700 square feet of outdoor space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dani Ziegler and Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch are grateful for funds raised during Divas and Dogs as well as funds from grants to care for animals like Zayda, who needs emergency medical services.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Black and Sandra Smith
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: 'Get gas here often?'

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Man wielding a two-by-four chases pranksters' getaway car
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2023
Man wielding a two-by-four chases pranksters' getaway car

A cul-de-sac showdown between man and car ends when a homeowner hits a moving vehicle with a piece of lumber. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 4, 2023
Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession

Due to noncompliance with fines, Sarasota Police will refer misdemeanor cannabis cases to alternative mitigation, such as the state's pre-arrest diversion program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High's Maximillian Farrugia (8) and Cooper Oriol (3) chest bump after a goal against Venice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2023
Sarasota boys lacrosse battles for first win

The Sailors had four heartbreaks in a row before a Feb. 28 win over Venice High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mirabai Holland coaching clients via Zoom recently.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 14, 2023
Wellness coach builds healthy lifestyles one Zoom session at a time

Longboat-based health expert Mirabai Holland coaches clients through surgeries, teaches healthy eating habits, leads fitness classes and so much more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key sent this letter in the mail with a special code for residents to fill out the annual citizen survey online. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Citizen survey doubles its response rate

A presentation before the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caleb Bradley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caleb Bradley

The Sarasota High track and field senior holds the school record in the boys 200-meter dash.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a COVID-19 vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. The district has worked with community partners to provide more than 5,000 vaccines to its more than 6,000 employees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Vaccines a relief for Manatee County educators

The School District of Manatee County works with community partners to get its employees vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has framed its planned new facility as a regional tourism destination and an educational asset for Sarasota County. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
County approves changes for Mote aquarium

Amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan and unified development code will eventually allow Mote to proceed with a long-awaited aquarium project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book

Longboat Key resident Barbara Mishkin's new children's book, "TIP's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration," has received multiple awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allen Speer, Mia Braddock, Laurie Swink, Jerry Fox and Stacey Efaw
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2023
Sex trafficking survivor speaks out at Christ Church

Christ Church began supporting Selah Freedom in December after making a $50,000 donation to the anti-trafficking nonprofit in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior Clayton Dees (5) played his first 10 high school football games at quarterback in 2022. Dees said he's excited to have a grasp of the Mustangs' scheme going into 2023. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River football have offseason work to do

The high school football programs have lots of work to do after disappointing ends to their seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
Workers put the finishing touches on Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar that opens March 6 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2023
Rocco's Tacos to open March 6 at UTC

Rocco Mangel hopes his travels through Mexico and California have led to an exceptional dining experience as he opens Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar at UTC.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Braden River High senior Isaiah Cress lifts weights in preparation for the state weightlifting meet, to be held April 29-30 in St. Cloud.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2021
Pirate lifts performance to new levels

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2023
Sarasota NCAA athletes get their seasons underway

This group of alumni has the potential for big seasons in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lisa Schurr, co-founder and director of Support Our Schools, addresses the board, including members Tim Enos and Chair Karen Rose (pictured).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 9, 2024
Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding

The resolution defines biological sex as "an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered,” and pledges to support for legal opposition to Title IX changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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