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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2022
Sofia's opens as Mediterranean-themed restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Invitation-only event Aug. 13 preps Chef Angelo DiFiore's business for Aug. 16 opening to general public.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Michael Garey and Suzy Brenner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from The Paradise Center

Executive director Suzy Brenner shared the goals and benefits of the island's center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria F. Finazzo M.D. |
  • May 11, 2020
The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Located at 8377 Midnight Pass Road, this home recently sold for $2.9 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,777 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 10, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Ocean View home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sales at $2.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 18, 2020
Ronald Mark Greenbaum

Ronald Mark Greenbaum, 85, of Sarasota Florida, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed from this world peacefully on October 30, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony interests to give status update; Budget module now available; Bullock recommends three engineering firms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Paul Sharff, the CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, talk about the new Mobile Learning Lab. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to determine superintendent's future

School Board of Manatee County to make decision on superintendent contract.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
New Lakewood Ranch fire station opens

Lakewood Ranch fire station dedicated to former fire commissioner O'Leary

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 20, 2023
Brian Roy Mahoney Palfrey

Brian Roy Mahoney Palfrey, 88, died Monday, February 13, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Hayden Buckley earned his PGA Tour card in part because of his win at the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Buckley said he still watches video of the winning putt each time he gets on a plane.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2022
Hayden Buckley reflects on journey from Suncoast Classic win in Lakewood Ranch to PGA Tour

Hayden Buckley was a late qualifier for the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch, but his win propelled him to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaymie Klauber takes care of her seven thoroughbreds on her ranch at the Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 7951 Matera Court sold for $1.99 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,938 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 29, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 14-18 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Matera Court tops the week's sales at $1.99 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Dancer lands a leading role in ballet

After playing nearly every role in 'The Nutcracker,' Isabelle Starner comes full circle, from a snow flurry to the Snow Queen.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven days from listing to contract is the median in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2022
Real estate inventory remains low in Sarasota area

Year begins with even tighter market than in 2021's first month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will also discuss Bobby Jones Golf Club and tree regulations at Monday's meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2017
City Commission to discuss St. Armands garage construction

On Monday, the commission will consider a $12 million contract for the garage, which would be partially funded with St. Armands Circle paid parking revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelli Smith will officially resign on April 30 from her position as the Longboat Key police chief. She has accepted the police chief role at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 31, 2021
Longboat Key Police Chief Kelli Smith resigns

Kelli Smith has accepted the police chief role at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Milen emerged out of retirement to purchase Clear Sunset Car Wash off State Road 64 in 2008.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
Milen family celebrates milestone

Tony Milen celebrates his family's 60 years in the car washing business.

  • East County
  • News
Toni McCarty and Larry Kinsey
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 31, 2019
All Faiths appreciates its volunteers

All Faiths Food Bank hosts their annual volunteer appreciation awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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