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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2023
Two bond services give top ratings to Sarasota County

Fitch, S&P assign AA+ and AAA ratings on capital improvement bond debt.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gregory Goodrid and Stephanie Goodrid Lawson, of Indianapolis, sold their Unit 304 condominium at 2675 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Raymond Hurd and Mimi Hurd, trustees, of Lebanon, Tennessee, for $2.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Veinte tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
If you are planning to vote at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, the line to cast ballots in person will lead through the back door on the porch. The ballot box for dropping off mailed ballots is also on the back porch.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 31, 2020
Last day to vote early at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is Sunday

Early voting in Manatee County ends Sunday

  • East County
  • News
Gil Brady as Chris, Jacqueline Jarrold as Sandra, Freddie Lee Bennett as Trevor, Timothy C. Goodwin as Jonathan, and Jordan Ahnquist as Max in "The Play That Goes Wrong." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2022
FST shows it's all right to go wrong

“The Play That Goes Wrong” illustrates Murphy’s law on the Florida Studio Theatre stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Serge Gauthier, host and director of the show Mariloup Wolfe and Sonia Gauthier
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 15, 2023
Canadians make 'The Big Move' to St. Armands

A French Canadian television show filmed at the Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
File photo. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort will close after the season for an 18-month revitalization project.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Checkout time

The Hilton project is the first to ask for additional tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dragos Alexandru immigrated to the U.S. from Romania in 1988. He lived in New York until moving to Sarasota in 2002, where he worked in IT and became a rowing coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
Romanian immigrant looking for more freedom of choice relishes what he found

For Romanian Olympian Dragos Alexandru, stories of the American dream were all the motivation he needed to leave the restrictive country and immigrate to the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 12, 2012
People of Walmart: Sarasota Edition

People of Walmart: Sarasota Edition

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Grant's Gardens will have a wider reach with the merging of the company with Stewart's Landscape Management clientele.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota landscaper Grant's Gardens expands reach, clientele with merger

After nearly 44 years of operations, Stewart Landscape Management owner Jeb Stewart's employees and clients will become a part of the Grant's Gardens family.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Tasty cocktails that are a sure bet to beat the heat
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2024
Tasty cocktails that are a sure bet to beat the heat

Sip your way into summer with these tantalizing concoctions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold participated in the Sept. 27 meeting via Zoom.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 30, 2021
Town of Longboat Key's Zoom use limited to Town Commission

The town of Longboat Key considered allowing its other boards to use Zoom for remote participation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2021
Crowds return for Southside Stroll

The Southside Village holiday event was held Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ron Soto preps Sarasota's beloved pineapple for the 2023 New Year's Eve Block Party and Pineapple Drop.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 1, 2023
Sarasota celebrates the arrival of 2023

Sarasota partied to welcome the new year with its annual Pineapple Drop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sue Ann Miller grew up in Philadelphia and recalls her mother taking her and her sister to the historic Chestnut Hill Library.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 16, 2023
Nonprofit races to meet goal to fund collections for new Lakewood Ranch library

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch Library, with Sue Ann Miller at the helm, moves forward in its fundraising efforts to fill the shelves of the new Lakewood Ranch Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Electric vehicle chargers are often out of commission
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 23, 2024
Electric vehicle chargers are often out of commission

A reader would like to charge his electric vehicle but has found that to be challenging in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Electric vehicles and charging stations will be key topics at the workshop.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 3, 2023
Town workshop to focus on electric vehicles

The Feb. 22 Longboat Key event will cover topics of sustainability for potential buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior running back Carson Beach will try to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2023
New Cardinal Mooney AD returns to his roots to boost Cougars

Rafael Fernandez is a 1991 graduate of the school, where he played on the baseball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Howard Millman ad Carolyn Michel's home on St. Armands Key evolved and flourished along with their marriage.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 11, 2022
At Home With: Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman

Their home on St. Armands has long served as centerstage for important fundraisers and social gatherings for artists, performers and the town’s social set.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anna Zimmerman (Center, right) poses with her winnings beside Deputy Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, Jason Edelkind and Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 4, 2016
Braden River High student wins at regional science and engineering fair

Anna Zimmerman broke the code with her project on DNA sequences.

  • East County
  • News
David Mizejewski and Peter Gros film an episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in July.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 4, 2023
Wild Kingdom stars speak up for National Wildlife Week

National Wildlife Week was established in 1938. It runs from April 3-9 this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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