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The larger of the two homes at 7340 Point of Rocks was built in 1936. It has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 4,268 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2021
Point of Rocks Road property sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transaction for March 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The site map shows the plans for the Sarasota Orchestra's new home on 32 acres on Fruitville Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2010
Our View

The Van Wezel dilemma; FTC: Let's subsidize journalism

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Todd Richardson has been named the principal of the new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 6, 2024
Gullett Elementary principal chosen to lead new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The School District of Manatee County's first K-8 school will open in August 2025.

  • East County
  • Schools
Byron, Tatyana and Paloma Sharoubim-Stewart stay busy and happy every Christmas morning
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holiday memories ring true for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they'll celebrate the season this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Halflants said pedestrian upgrades at U.S. 41 and 14th Street has improved the connection between  Whitaker Gateway Park and neighborhoods to the east. He hopes his project will enhance that connection. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 4, 2021
Developer revives North Trail mixed-use project

At the outset of the development review process, neighboring residents questioned how the proposal would affect parking in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vocal Spectrum performed for the students at three area schools on Friday. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 2, 2022
Chorus of the Keys leads student outreach outing

Chorus of the Keys brought a secret weapon, barbershop quartet Vocal Spectrum, to entertain area students last week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Wish comes true for United Kingdom couple

Phil and Emma Pedley recently moved to the United States and purchased a Lakewood Ranch business, Wish on Main.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
Battles inspire Ranch Relay

The Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life will be from 7 p.m., April 30, to 1 p.m., May 1.

  • East County
  • News
"This has been one of the best years of my life," Ellie Ohlman said of her time as the 2011-2012 Desoto Queen. "We've gotten to do so much for the community."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
DeSoto queen spearheads letter-writing campaign

Lakewood Ranch graduate Ellie Ohlman visited elementary schools to help them pen letters for soldiers stationed overseas.

  • East County
  • News
Approximately 75 people attended the meeting organized by the Longboat Healthcare Committee.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
Groups discuss prescription for future medical services

About 75 people attended a discussion last week entitled 'The Future of Healthcare on Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Farhat and Luke Sears both signed with the University of Charleston football.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Mustangs ink college choices

Nine East County seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High rising junior Carson Spence said he's never played in an event quite like the Suncoast Jr. Match Play Invitational. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2020
Sarasota golfers prep for a unique event

The event will combine stroke play and match play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2018
Bernice Evelyn Shonka Vohoska

Bernice Evelyn Shonka Vohoska passed away September 7, 2018 in Linden North Carolina she was from Cedar Rapids Iowa and lived on Longboat Key Florida, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Panther Ridge's Kristine Vaillancourt said two escape rooms are open and two more original rooms are on the way.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
EYE ON BUSINESS: Escape from the ordinary in Bradenton

Panther Ridge family strive to offer an exceptional escape room experience.

  • East County
  • News
Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Disaster can strike at unexpected times — such as the tornado that hit Siesta Key and Sarasota in January 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Hurricanes not only emergency threat, officials warn

Headed into hurricane season, county officials say residents need to take the initiative to get ready for disaster ahead of time.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ted Bogusz, far left, and Anila Jain, far right, organized a graduation party for Bill Mariotti Friday, Dec. 11, at the USFSM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch. Rocky the bull made an appearance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch resident earns degree of perseverance

After 30 years, Bill Mariotti goes back to school at the University of South Florida to earn his diploma.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Stewart and Herman Kruegle have spent the past two years trying to fund the restoration of the San Francesco, which is in the water at the Seafood Shack in Cortez.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2017
Cortez Classic Yacht Guild works to keep historic ship floating

Two men take deep pride in restoring Italian craft with the goal of creating an educational platform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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