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The home at 8250 Sanderling Road stands on 1 acre in Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2023
Modern Siesta Key estate listed for sale at $21 million

The 7,756-square-foot Guy Peterson design in Sanderling Club features Gulf of Mexico frontage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Asolo Conservatory is producing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2021
Pandemic or not, live theater is still alive in our area

Sarasota organizations work to produce shows for audiences in 2021.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County's pickup of roadside debris from Hurricane Ian begins Friday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 4, 2022
Manatee County roadside debris cleanup begins Friday

No fees will be charged if residents bring debris to Manatee County's landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Lyons Lane is an area of Longboat Key that is prone to flooding whenever there is rain, a tropical storm or hurricane. In 2016, Longboat Key native Max Moneuse and his girlfriend Tabitha Bingham kayak down a flooded Lyons Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 15, 2021
Longboat street improvement planned to mitigate flooding

Lyons Lane is one of the lowest roads in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cars make their way onto the new southbound on-ramp to Interstate 75 from eastbound State Road 70 on Dec. 3. The ramp opened to traffic on Nov. 10.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Interstate 75/State Road 70 interchange project near Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Construction on the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 75 should be completed in January according to FDOT. Pandemic, weather slowed project from its expected summer 2020 finish.

  • East County
  • News
The northern face of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort sign before it was removed.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 9, 2018
'Actively deteriorating' Colony sign removed, Longboat code enforcement says

Colony Beach and Tennis Resort Association and Unicorp National Developments arranged to have the sign removed, although exactly when it happened is unclear to them and town staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Medina, a rising senior at Braden River High School, has made several friends at Disney Dreamers Academy including Makayla Joaquin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 8, 2023
Braden River High student follows dreams through Disney Dreamers Academy

Cynthia Medina hopes to enter the biomedical field to help people across the world using the skills she learned and connections she made at Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 756 Crosswind Ave. sold for $2,125,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,903 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 16, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 1-5 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Daysailor Trail tops the week's sales at $2.95 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Nicolette Marks and Rebecca Kuse
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 14, 2023
The Market on Longboat Key is back for the season

After a one-year hiatus, the outdoor market returns with a variety of goods such as lobster rolls, cupcakes and artisanal gifts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,062 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million in 2010.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 30, 2022
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 14-18 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key

A Bay Isles home on Harbor Point Road tops sales at $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ella Bryant, Rhema Stahlmann, and Ariana Hagaman
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 4, 2023
St. Armands Circle lights up for the holidays

Thanks to the Holiday Night of Lights, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 6, 2020
Seven cases of COVID-19 reported from Longboat Key

State's ZIP code reporting system indicates "5 to 9" cases, but town-by-town listing shows seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morgan Barton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Barton

The Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse player is committed to Berry College.

  • East County
  • Sports
O'Mariah Gordon gets instructions from Florida State Head Coach Sue Semrau. Gordon, a Braden River High alumna, made the All-ACC Freshman team. Photo courtesy FSU Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2022
Braden River High alumna shines for Florida State women's basketball

O'Mariah Gordon was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Confernece Freshman Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2024
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting

A purported social media post prompted a city commissioner's accusations against a local government watchdog.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • October 8, 2023
New study suggests common cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes

Adopting healthy dietary and exercise habits is a cornerstone of prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sick Leave team brought in a 103.2 pound black grouper. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota fishers win big at Sarasota Slam

The crew of the Sick Leave reeled in a 103.2-pound grouper during the annual tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Under-the-radar Sarasota spring athletes get their due

These athletes made noise in 2023 even when their high school teams didn't.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Presenters showed members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District an image of what a carousel might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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