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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2018
Top sale: Beyond the gates of $4,825,000 bayfront home

1001 Tocobaga Lane, home sold, waterfront for $4,825,000, Sarasota bay real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
11th grader Evanah Torres, 10th grader Izzy Martinez, and 11th grader Paul Cloutier work on Torres' section of the mural.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2023
Riverview High students express their artistic side with community mural

Students are expressing themselves artistically as they create a mural for a nearby homeowner that celebrates living in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
 Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 29, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Peggy Lammers and Jan Holman
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel struts into spring

On March 9, the chapel hosted a fashion show and garden party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River Library is one of seven locations in the Manatee County Public Library System.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2023
Manatee works to bring self-checkout to libraries

The Manatee County Public Library System hopes to have at least one self-checkout machine at each library by July.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 11, 2022
Boys and Girls Clubs host 16th annual leadership breakfast

The morning event was held Sept. 9.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
3. Lakewood Ranch girls soccer won its first district championship since 2018-2019 with a 2-0 home win over North Port on Feb. 1.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2023
Undefeated Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team begins regional play

The Mustangs completed their first undefeated regular season since 2013-2014, when they reached the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Baritones Unbound" runs through June 29, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Baritones Unbound'

'Baritones Unbound' is making a joyful noise in the latest Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Childhood interrupted for East County girl

Family and friends help Panther Ridge 6 year old celebrate last day of chemotherapy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
Taylor Russell in "Waves." Photo source: Amazon Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2020
Binge Blog: You have so much love to share with the world

Examinations of "Waves" and "It's Alive with Brad," plus a smorgasbord of entertainment news.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cardinal Mooney junior Ashley "Skye" Ekes (14) finished off the Rams with a kill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Cardiac cats

Cougars prove their mettle in an epic comeback against Riverview.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch Community Sales Manager Rhonda Fleming-Hill adds another "sold" home icon to a map of the community displayed in its information center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
ODA seniors Aaliyaa Genat and Anthony Gaukhman make hearts with their hands as they enjoy their graduation ceremony.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 4, 2022
Out of Door Academy graduates celebrate on the Lakewood Ranch campus

ODA seniors already looking forward to their future college life.

  • East County
  • Schools
The March 2018 election was the last time commissioners had to run a campaign for their desired seat. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2022
Longboat likely to have another uncontested election

As of Nov. 14, Jeff Lenobel, Deborah Murphy and Mayor Ken Schneier have submitted necessary paperwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brett Raymaker, a Willis Smith Construction project executive, stands in front of Station No. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2018
Built for the future of Sarasota

Sarasota County firehouses earn American Public Works Association award.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson presents on behalf of Sarasota County at the Long Range Transportation Plan workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 22, 2019
County officials identify transportation concerns, priorities for next 25 years

The MPO will release the first draft of their official Long Range Transportation Plan in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
General permits allow for mangroves to be trimmed to 6 feet measured from the sediment.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Mangrove trimming under dispute with Florida environment agency

State regulations for trimming mangroves are strict due to the benefits that the plants can provide their ecosystems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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