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The home at 540 Putter Lane sold for $3.1 million. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,083 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 8, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for $3.1 million

A Country Club Shores home tops the week's sales at $3.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key expects to gain funding for its beaches as part of Sarasota County's tourism development tax.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 18, 2023
Town to receive additional $150,000 from tourism tax

The increase follows an agreement with Sarasota County after an additional percent was added to the amount collected from the tourism development tax.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County officials say the money used to draw the Orioles to Sarasota was well spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
County doubles down on spring training

As the county considers investing more than $20 million to lure the Braves spring training operation, has the investment in the Orioles and Ed Smith Stadium paid off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The board hears cases involving criminal nuisances in unincorporated areas of the county. A criminal nuisance is the unlawful use of property for activities such as gang activity or the use or sale of illegal substances.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 8, 2020
Applications open for Manatee County criminal oversight board

Manatee County accepting applications for criminal nuisance board

  • East County
  • News
Big step for the SPAF
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 21, 2023
Big step for the SPAF

With the selection of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation took a giant step toward bringing its vision to reality.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A law to aid prison reform
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • May 10, 2023
A law to aid prison reform

The Legislature unanimously approved legislation that will eliminate jail time for technical probation infractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dora Walters, longtime Longboat Observer reporter, died this month at age 92.
  • By Guest Author |
  • August 23, 2019
Letters to the editor: Missing Dora and Longbeach Village peacocks

Observer readers sound off on local events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Hamilton" is one of seven Van Wezel premieres during the 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 6, 2023
'Hamilton' among premieres in Van Wezel's 2023-24 lineup

The smash Broadway hit is one of seven Sarasota premieres during the venue's 2023-24 season.

  • Arts + Culture
(File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2022
City, police union square off over compensation, anti-discrimination policy

With its collective bargaining agreement expiring this fall, the union that represents Sarasota police officers charges that the city is slow to respond to demands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sofia Genta.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sofia Genta

The Riverview girls soccer forward talks recovering from injury and studying the sciences.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

  • Black Tie
David Wolff Jr. works to tie off a series of mini reefs in Longboat Key. Similar installations have been made in Siesta Key's Grand Canal. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2022
Siesta residents begin gathering data from canal project

Mini reefs and oyster gardens are intended to attract the kind of marine life that will naturally cleanse the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Harmony's Peggy Kronus hides a pickle ornament on Christmas Eve, and the first one to find it one Christmas Day gets a prize.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 23, 2022
Family traditions brighten holiday season in East County

From special ornaments to starting Christmas with musical cheer or the bang of poppers, families in the Lakewood Ranch each have a special tradition to make the holidays their own.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The DeMarcay pays homage to its predecessor at 33 S. Palm Ave. with the preservation of the DeMarcay Hotel facade.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 2, 2023
Downtown luxury condo tower nearly sold out

Only two of 39 condominiums remain available at The DeMarcay, including a two-level, 6,814-square-foot unit priced at $12.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan Langley Music School studio manager Ken Settlemyer and owner Ryan Langley are thrilled to see what the future holds for the new school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 9, 2023
New Lakewood Ranch music school spreads musician's passion

With a desire to share his passion for music with others, Ryan Langley opens his own music school.

  • East County
  • Business
Tim Novak, the dean of the School of Health Services, and Mark Kauffman, the associate dean of academic affairs, said LECOM's success goes hand-in-hand with Lakewood Ranch's growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
LECOM just one example of positive growth in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch community reflects the number of primary care physicians who remain after graduating from LECOM.

  • East County
  • News
Greeting cards featuring art created by the seniors are set out on display at the entrance to Town Center Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2023
Seniors with dementia create art for fundraiser

The handmade greeting cards raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robbie Peterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Robbie Peterson

Sarasota High cornerback Robbie Peterson talks playing cornerback and getting his first offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ed Kolodzieski talking about his marine lifestyle store, Ultra-Marine.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 26, 2023
Summer Night Out wined and dined customers in Whitney Beach Plaza

This monthly event is hosted by several businesses to promote their products and mingle with other residents on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2013
Siesta Overlay District workshop sheds light on codes

A zoning administrator decision prohibits Siesta Key businesses from using portable, or A-frame, signs. Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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