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Mike and Sandy Sobzack return home to East County for the holidays. The couple stop by the University Park Country Club for lunch on Dec. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 18, 2024
East County world travelers stop home for the holidays

Mike and Sandy Sobzack set off on a whirlwind retirement tour around the world in March.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
LaRose didn't intend to become a translator.  She anticipated having a career in marketing or public relations.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is optimistic that residents will chip in to help keep the fireworks going.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
Chamber pushes to preserve Siesta fireworks

After eliminating a major revenue source supporting the Fourth of July fireworks, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is asking for help to keep the event alive.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mollie Cardamone was a Sarasota city commissioner and mayor when the current downtown master plan was developed.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2025
Former Sarasota mayor laments some aspects of downtown master plan

Mollie Cardamone, who was among the city leaders when the current downtown master plan was developed, tells the update committee of the current plan's self-inflicted flaws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.1.21

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  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
OBITUARY: Horace White 'Buzz' Gross

Horace White "Buzz" Gross, 93, of Plymouth Harbor, died June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,558 square feet of living area. It sold for $479,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2012
Two-bedroom home in Siesta Isles sells for $479,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Theresa Craig, of Plymouth, Mass., sold the home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive to Richard and Joann Lockard, of Alpharetta, Ga., for $479,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.26.19

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Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.7.16

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.01.15

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The unit N-204 condominium at 603 Longboat Club Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,560 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 11, 2015
Longboat Key Towers condo sells for $900,000

The unit N-204 condominium at 603 Longboat Club Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,560 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew Giddens

Lakewood Ranch High junior catcher Andrew Giddens hit a two-run single to break a scoreless tie and help propel the Mustangs to a 4-2 victory over North Port in pool play of the Red Bracket of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Olivia Ortiz won the 3,200-meter run at the Class 3A-District 9 meet April 17 in Seffner. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
East County athletes qualify for regional and state meets

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track team crowned eight individual champions at the Class 3A-District 9 meet April 17 in Seffner.

  • East County
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Unit 903 at The Beach Residences has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,285,000. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3,285,000

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dean Abraham says he hopes the studio provides a social, fun atmosphere for dancing in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Dean Abraham, former owner of the Dance Options studio in London, opened Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
News Briefs

Commission approves Bullock contract; Vehicle break-ins reported in CC Shores; Weekly Publix progress report

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Day 1 crew on the building site. Includes Stock Signature Homes and Lake Club volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 22, 2019
Getting their hands dirty

Residents of Lakewood Ranch's Lake Club community come together to build for Habitat for Humanity.

  • LWR Life
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has accepted an offer on its Sarasota theater.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2018
Players Centre strikes deal to sell Sarasota theater

Players managing director says contract offer is more than the listing price of $9.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Aug. 31, FDOT will host a public hearing on the future of the Cortez Bridge.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
FDOT aims to determine how to improve the Cortez Bridge

Department officials are considering whether to repair or replace the 1950s-era bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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