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The 8,800-square-foot New Pass home at 1333 Westway Drive, in the Lido Shores subdivision, sold for $8.4 million in February 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2011
Sales Snapshot 2010: The New Normal

Uncertainty dominated the real-estate market in 2009, both locally and nationally. The recession and financial collapse left many buyers hesitant, while sellers often didn't accept the new reality. But local Realtors say 2010 was different: It was the year of the new normal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Emma Moneuse, Alvin the dog and Jazmin Riley take a raft ride in some of Tropical Storm Hermine's 16 inches of rain on Longboat Key in September 2016. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Ways to prevent the weather from ruining your summer

Ryan Kohn gives suggestions on ways Sarasota can fight back against Big Rain, like community river rafting and (almost) water polo.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
Try something more than just a simple bowl of ice cream this summer

Ice cream might be an iconic summer tradition, but to Floridians such refreshing indulgences are a year-round necessity. Good thing there are plenty of options.

  • LWR Life
Cardel Homes, a new builder to Manatee County, introduced the Gulfstream model at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
Sneak Peek

The Home Builders Association's annual Parade of Homes runs Feb. 19 to March 6. More than 30 models in the East County are featured this year.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
First Leaf Microgreens will have a booth at the market. Anna McClement is featured in this courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key to debut market at Town Center Green

The market will feature more than 60 vendors and three differing food trucks every month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
Students to lead high school tours

The public is invited to tour the new Riverview High School buildings at an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15. Riverview students will be leading tours at the new facility, located at 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This conceptual rendering shows the future boathouse looking northeast. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Beach with lots of folks in the water. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 29, 2011
TOP STORY, AUG.: Will Siesta be able to trumpet No. 1 status?

Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection on its status as No. 1 beach in the country.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 6, 2021
Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

  • East County
  • Schools
Patrons visit Detwiler's Farm Market, located at the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway, for fresh produce, Amish products and other specialty items.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2016
In the bag: A new grocer at UTC

Residents offer mixed feedback on whether they would use such a store.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2014
Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 23, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Charlie Hunsicker has worked on a variety of environemental projects for Manatee County, including overseeing the parks department since 2014.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2020
Relentless – with Heart

Lakewood Ranch’s Charlie Hunsicker has been pushing for better Manatee County parks and natural resources for more than 40 years.

  • LWR Life
Giancarlo Gamboa-Barrios is a Take Stock graduate who hopes to attend the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Take stock in success of Braden River High graduate

Lakewood Ranch resident and Braden River High graduate proves importance of mentors and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program.

  • East County
  • News
Misty Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the General Election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Misty Servia

Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has put up signage, barriers and temporary fencing at 6399 Gulfside Road.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 19, 2021
Gulfside Road beach access temporarily closed

The beach access point at 6399 Gulfside Road will remain closed until mid-April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brianna Duff is frozen while she plays a doll in a toy store.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 17, 2015
Gullett Elementary students visit toy land

The East County school put its own spin on life through a toy's eyes in 'Toys in Storage.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The cast of "Ruby" includes Casey Murphy, Aleah Vassell and Brian L. Boyd. (Photo courtesy of Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 7, 2022
WBTT teases musical 'Ruby' after extended delay

The theatrical run of "Ruby" has been postponed twice due to circumstances beyond its control, but the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is working overtime to give it a new life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathers for Networking at Noon

The chamber is gearing up for several events in the next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Manatee County School Board

This election installment features questionnaires for the Manatee County School Board for the Aug. 26 primary election. Although Manatee County School Board seats represent specific areas, all voters on each seat.

  • East County
  • News
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