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Brian McCarthy, founder of Always Home, will make sure no pests or problems happen when you’re away.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Always Home

Always Home is a licensed real-estate brokerage; but the founder of the company, Brian McCarthy, doesn't sell homes or lease properties - he provides home management to the community and second-home owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sydney Ashley and her family adopted their dog, Ky-Man, from the Sarasota County Humane Society. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Sixth-grader gives cash to Lakewood Ranch rescue

Sydney Ashley bought toys for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch using $130 she received for her 12th birthday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Braden River club announces tryouts; i9 Sports to host summer camp; Tabernacle golfers finish perfect season; and Pirates set summer basketball camp.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 7, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 6

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boo Fest will feature a costume parade, haunted house and much more.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's roadwork updates.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 28, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 27

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Road 789, 758, 72 and 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 27, 2012
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  • Arts + Culture
Speaker Joy Baker, center, with Corinne and Samir Ragheb
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Historical Society gets a glimpse of Villa Am Meer

Joy Baker spoke about the private Longboat Key property she began blogging about in March 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Red tide bloom stays away from Longboat

Red tide was detected at levels described as "very low" on Longboat Key last week, according to the Sarasota County Health Department Healthy Beaches Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

IPOC should sue Longboat Key Club and Resort parties; The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, explains the rising debt at a listening session held at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Buchanan spends Saturday at Town Hall

The Longboat Key congressman talked jobs, his No. 1 focus, the economy and spending with Key constituents during a listening session. His No. 1 focus is jobs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2020
Philip D. Cady

Unstoppable. Fearless. Adventuresome. Caring. Generous. Faithful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 24, 2019
WaterVentures makes a splash at Alta Vista

WaterVentures, a 53-foot mobile science lab, visited Alta Vista Elementary on Sept. 24.

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  • Neighbors
Executive Chef Ray Arpke adds four drops of lavender absolute into honey
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
Scent of an entrée

Euphemia Haye's "Lesson Luncheons" sell out fast. "All Things Wonderful," a scented culinary journey Dec. 5, was no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
Becky LeVesque of Central Park shows off the sunflowers she picked up at The Market at Lakewood Ranch last year. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Market for entertainment expands

The Market at the Sarasota Polo Club returns Dec. 5 with more offerings.

  • East County
  • News
The workshops will educate attendees on safe lighting during sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key to host two turtle nesting workshops

On April 24 and 25, the Sea Turtle Conservancy will visit Longboat Key to present on the best lighting practices during sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Portuguese soccer legend Luis Figo poses with Antonio Saviano, the director of sports for Premier Sports Campus on Thursday in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2016
Soccer Legend visits Lakewood Ranch to promote tournament

Former FIFA Player of the Year wants to develop soccer in United States at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton author Gail Hedrick discusses writing and science with Carlos Haile sixth graders on Friday, Oct. 20.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2017
Award-winning author visits Carlos Haile Middle School

Sixth-grade students learn about writing and science from "Something Stinks!" author.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

'No' vote was good for Longboat Key; Thanks to churches for believing in Newtown youth

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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