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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2022
Sarasota-Bradenton median home price hits historic $500,000 threshold

The median home prices in the Sarasota-Manatee area is at a record high, though data shows that stabilization of prices might be underway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Sarasota, Longboat Key took center stage

Sarasota residents in the area on that fateful day recount their memories of where they were when they heard the news — and how they responded in the aftermath.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 25, 2020
Southside goes gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer

Southside Elementary School raises money for the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pediatric Research.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 26

Gordon Silver captured this red-bellied woodpecker in a palm tree in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 26

Larry Tibbe captured this cloud formation over Longboat Key Moorings Marina.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Jungle Book" is playing through June 24. Photo courtesy Gary W. Sweetman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2018
Multimedia adaptation of 'Jungle Book' takes classic into the 21st century

The classic children's tale of "Jungle Book" gets a modern makeover in this world premiere production by Rick Miller and Craig Francis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A cross atop Our Lady of the Angels church in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 19, 2020
Catholic diocese suspends services through at least Easter

All religious events and prayer visitations are suspended, but those who wish to view Mass can still do so online or on TV.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucas Anthony is one of a handful of impact freshmen on the Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2021
Lacrosse continues to grow in Lakewood Ranch

The Mustangs are in year four of their program at Lakewood Ranch High

  • East County
  • Sports
Sandi Love reads from her notes for a guided meditation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 11, 2021
Class offers a simple message: just relax

Meditation and Stress Relief at Longboat Key's The Paradise Center picks up where yoga leaves off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 12, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 14-20

World class theater hits Sarasota this week, as productions of "South Pacific," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Fiddler on the Roof" play locally.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Observer softball team tried its best, and that's all you can really ask of us.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Lessons from a winless recreational softball season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tray Hall stepped up for Cardinal Mooney when the quarterback position took a hit.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota high school fall season's under-appreciated athletes

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Elliott, Penelope, Pam, Abigail and Andy Eubanks are sad to leave the Lakewood Ranch community, but excited to learn new languages and cultures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2020
Thank you for the memories

Longtime Observer writer bids farewell.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Aly Cote, 15, Sheel Patel, 15, Joe Komor, 16, Merritt Kendzior, 15, and Sean Martin, 16, prepare for the F1 in Schools World Competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2013
Local students speed toward the world finals

Five Manatee County students head to Texas to vie for the F1 in Schools world title.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Michele Rayner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This entry was from Seaward Crossfit.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 13, 2015
CYD awards Gingerbread Festival winners

More than 150 Gingerbread Festival entries on display at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The concrete structure visible on the Urban Flats site is a parking garage that will eventually be covered by apartments.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
Rosemary projects a work in progress

Sites with blank walls in the booming neighborhood will give way to more engaging architecture — eventually.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophie and Lucy won the most patriotic prize in 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2021
Freedom Fest celebration and parade is on in Longboat Key

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the town of Longboat Key to cancel its 2020 Fourth of July festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Country Club home at 8009 Royal Birkdale Circle sold for $1.42 million. It has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 4,367 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $1.58 million

A Country Club East home tops this week's sales at $1.58 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 14 through Jan. 20, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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