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The Unit 1005 condo at 401 Quay Commons recently sold for $7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A Quay Sarasota condominium in Block 6 tops the week’s sales at $7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jayne, a 7-year-old rescue beagle, seems to be having a great time on the obstacle course set out by Bradenton's Dog Stars training and grooming..
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

  • East County
  • News
A perfect Sarasota sunset from the Kalin penthouse, located in Sarabande on Palm Avenue. The view extends over the marina, past the keys and out to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 18, 2016
Sophisticated lady

A downtown penthouse is a tribute to Alyce Kalin’s impeccable taste.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer's current annual salary is $198,400.80. He is due to receive a 2.5% salary increase.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 5, 2020
Town manager, attorney to receive raises

Town commissioners voted 6-0 to approve raises for Tom Harmer and Maggie Mooney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key firefighter and paramedic David Oliger is dressed in protective gear to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 27, 2020
Longboat Key first responders take precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department is taking several precautionary measures to protect first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Golia, Mike Cichon and Chuck Sobieck
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2022
St. Mary's men's club plans golf tournament for 10th year

The church's golf gathering has changed places in its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Pokoik

District 1 candidate Lee Pokoik believes commissioners can do more to plan the island's real-estate renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A majority of the City Commission has not shown a desire to take additional steps to explore the preservation of the GWIZ building.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2018
Bayfront group pushes back on GWIZ preservation

The Bay Sarasota says public input supports demolishing the Boulevard of the Arts building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Charles and Elaine Johnston evacuate to Freedom Elementary School due to concerns of storm surge at their home during Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Key Club organizes Cancer Awareness Day

Members were asked to dress in pink on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Even after the builder put up netting, Cindy Lang and Lottie Varano are asking the city to do more to protect the Essex House property from the effects of the neighboring construction site.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
Residents ask for protection from neighboring developments

After sustained concerns from residents about falling debris and other issues, the city is examining its policies managing the side effects of new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Colas.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Alex Colas

The Braden River High senior weightlifter is headed to the state meet Friday in Port St. Joe.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Pater, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High, is committed to USC for beach volleyball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player is among the best in the country

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Pater has committed to USC, the national beach volleyball champ.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Construction Services Manager Tom Yarger talks about different features, including an aquatics center, at the future Premier Sports Campus park expansion during a Sept. 25 public meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta will kickoff his final season Aug. 19 during the Cougars Preseason Classic versus DeSoto County.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Although city staff approved the 18-story, 23-unit condominium project, a group of residents has challenged that decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
Condo appeal raises questions of bias

A contentious downtown development proposal has included accusations that some city officials aren’t impartial judges — a charge those officials strongly deny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Our View

Sign-code silliness; U.S. Marines under assault again

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2022
Windward at Lakewood Ranch launches latest salvo in amenities race

The Neal Communities property shows how middle- to upper-middle-class families are living the country club lifestyle.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Arizona College of Nursing students practice their skills in the simulation lab, which provides hands-on learning opportunities for students. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 17, 2022
Arizona College of Nursing to open campus in Manatee in August

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will be among regional hospitals to benefit from new college of nursing.

  • East County
  • Schools
A student at the  Suncoast Science Center Faulhaber Fab Lab uses the COVIDucation site.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 24, 2020
Fab Lab students create site to help elementary kids learn about COVID-19

The site, created to be a storybook, follows Arthur the Knight as he explains COVID-19 to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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