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KCDC Properties LLC sold the home at 560 Putter Lane to Richard and Geri Ann Bradley, of Longboat Key, for $5.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 28-Sept 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Country Club Shores tops this week's transactions at $5.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Eric Garwood
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 11, 2017
New managing editor arrives at Observer

Journalist grew up and spent most of his career in Florida

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation debuts Rock The Roof fundraiser

The much-delayed — and anticipated — event made its debut on Nov. 5.

  • Black Tie
530 Burns Gallery is a shared exhibition space located in Burns Court, downtown Sarasota.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 20, 2020
Art and About: Where the Art Is

Sarasota made its mark as an arts colony in the mid-20th century. Its homegrown art is still world-class. Opportunities abound, but here are four outstanding arts spaces to view and buy works created by regional artists.

  • LWR Life
The city already has regulations designed to clear obstructions from sidewalks. File
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 6, 2022
City Commission says new ordinance does not target homeless

New rule banning sitting on sidewalk applies to Main Street and Palm Avenue from 10 a.m. to midnight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch barber Pat Grillo has stories from 56 years in the barber business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch barber a cut above

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Ken Schneider, Ed Zunz, Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair take the oath of office Monday at Town Hall.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2018
Who will be new leaders?

Longboat Key’s election results followed tradition. But there was an underlying message in the results of the Zunz-Langley race: a desire for a next generation to get involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The LECOM Suncoast Classic utilizes Juan Gutierrez's leadership abilities as a volunteer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch residents score important volunteer roles with LECOM Suncoast Classic

More than 400 volunteers have helped the LECOM Suncoast Classic become a top Korn Ferry Tour event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota County School Board District 4: Robyn Marinelli

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sign indicates that the Longboat Key Tennis Center's courts are closed. The facility closed Sunday amid concerns about COVID-19.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 25, 2020
Longboat sports buffs seek new outlets

Some are playing their usual sports with new restrictions, while others are finding new forms of exercise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens addresses the groundbreaking crowd in June. Among those attending, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, state Sen. Joe Gruters and then-Mayor Hagen Brody.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2021
Selby names Turner Chief Advancement Officer

Work on downtown-adjacent campus' renovation is underway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairs (Center) Stephanie and Paul Kotlarczyk with Courtney Poppell and Brittany Ingles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2023
Children win at first Casino Night

Suncoast Charities for Children hosted a games night fundraiser Aug. 26 at the Sarasota Event Center as part of its Suncoast Summer Fest series.

  • Black Tie
Pictured is the great room of one of the penthouse offerings. Penthouses will be up to 3,326 square feet. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2016
Developers ready to launch Lakewood Ranch project

Lakeshore condo project back on track after reworked architectural plan.

  • East County
  • News
Coastal Orthopedic's Dr. R. Stephen Otte said it is a huge honor to be the on-site physician at the World Golf Championships at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2021
Unique house call for Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton orthopedist at PGA Tour event

Dr. Stephen Otte will serve as the on-call doctor at the World Golf Championships at The Concession in the Lakewood-Ranch/Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2022
Two steps forward, one step back

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Overcrowding at Lakewood Ranch High might have paved way for a new charter school in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2021
Viability of Lakewood Ranch charter school pondered

Manatee school board approves a charter school that hopes to open in Lakewood Ranch in 2022

  • East County
  • Opinion
East County's (back) Stacey Clevenger, Cindy Jackson, (front) Liz Lynne and Pat Miller volunteer together at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch every Wednesday night.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Volunteers begin return to pet projects in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch welcomes volunteers back while Nate's Honor Animal Rescue waits for construction to end.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2022
DNA links dead suspect to second Sarasota homicide victim, police say

52-year-old man who died in jail had already been charged in one case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Brian Harrington and Dr. Jennifer Pfeiffer will provide free dental services at Creekwood Dental Nov. 22.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Creekwood Dental offers free dental services

East County's Creekwood Dental to offer free dental services

  • East County
  • News
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