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Phillippe Diederich, also known professionally as Danny Lopez, set his latest novel "The Last Breath" on Siesta Key.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 22, 2019
Author sets a mystery book on Siesta Key

"The Last Breath" author will be available to meet on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Paid Election Letter

Untrue assertions regarding commission

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2022
Local athletes clean up at FHSAA track and field championships

Gold, silver and bronze medals were all brought home from the championships, which were held May 11-14 in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
350 Morningside Drive sold for $1.95 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 16-20 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key home on Morningside Drive tops the week's sales at $1.95 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Vertex has five days to object to the decision, and the judge has 10 days either to issue a final order or reopen public hearing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Palm-Aire tower to be denied

A Manatee County hearing officer has issued a notice of intent to deny Vertex Development's application for a 150-foot cell tower on Palm-Aire Golf Course property.

  • East County
  • News
3614 Fair Oaks Place
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 17-21 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Manchester Bay home on Fair Oaks Place tops the week's sales at $3.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Russell Matthes, co-owner of the Daiquiri Deck and president of the Siesta Key Village Association, has told his members on numerous occasions about his efforts to make sure his managers do not let the music go above the maximum 75-decibel level.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
Officer working on noise complaints

With new deputies and new restaurant managers working in the Village, uncertainty over noise regulations has resulted in more resident complaints in recent weeks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
DeSantis’ political future? It’s property insurance
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 14, 2022
DeSantis’ political future? It’s property insurance

Long after Gov. Ron DeSantis is gone from Florida politics, his legacy will be tied to the issue Florida legislators are addressing this week in Tallahassee: property insurance.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Drivers enter through the gatehouse at Country Club, on Legacy Boulevard. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents complain of delayed gate access to their communities

The Inter-District Authority says some cases of unresponsiveness could involve human error, problems caused by lightning strikes or internet connectivity issues.

  • East County
  • News
Daytona's Jo Stevens and Kathy Gately play along with Tyler Austenfeld at the first Aloha UkeFest on Feb. 25, 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 27, 2023
Ukulele Festival in Lakewood Ranch brings together talent

Renowned musician Tyler “Ten Thumbs” Austenfeld highlighted the first Aloha UkeFest, held by the Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Club Aloha Ukulele.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 10, 2022
Newcomers win Observer Challenge on Longboat Key

Although the tennis tournament has many repeat players, some of 2022's winners were first-timers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2022
This Week in A+E: June 16-22

Music and theater festivals are on tap in the Sarasota area this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Volunteer Melissa Newton accompanies Lakewood Ranch's 15-year-old Sophie Barry, as does volunteer Sarah Cripe.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 19, 2023
Special Olympics equestrian competition puts riders’ skills on display

The event brought together competitors and families from Sarasota, Manatee and Lee counties.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kids get acquainted with a number of bunnies.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 5, 2022
Humane Society of Sarasota brings bunnies to campers

Campers learned plenty about rabbits and other animals during summer camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles and Carol Haeussner are currently the only residents of the Edgewater community who still use Lake Uihlein for sailing.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2022
Edgewater residents push back against destruction of underused dock

The Country Club/Edgewater Village Association votes to demolish the Lake Uihlein dock in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
With the Fed's monetary policy, a bear market is only a matter of time.
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 7, 2023
Which way are the stock market winds blowing?

With government debt and interest rates increasing, it's only a matter of time before the market responds with a correction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Historian and Historic Spanish Point Executive Director John McCarthy says inventions created in Manatee and Sarasota counties, like the Webb palmetto plow, changed business and development in Florida.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
History lessons lead to business success in Lakewood Ranch

Historian says region's networking, innovation history could lead to better business in the future in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Tree code issues still simmering

The Planning and Zoning Board will review the town's controversial tree code in the coming months, after its subcomittee failed to impress.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The walk proceeds alongside Cattlemen Road.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Campaign gets moving at Walk to End Summer Hunger

The walk kicked off the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which addresses hunger among schoolchildren during the summer months and this year includes a $900,000 matching challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 24, 2018
Siesta Key Chamber members find their rhythm at business card exchange

Sand, sounds and socializing made up the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly networking event on June 21.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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