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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sign points to PSA

Seventh-graders at R. Dan Nolan Middle School put conviction to action Monday, as they installed a sign at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Signature Sotheby's new Longboat office can accommodate up to 30 real-estate agents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Signature Sotheby's to open Longboat office

The real-estate company will open its newest office in December at the Northern Trust Bank building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new owner of the Tides Inn Motel and Sunset Lodge plans to continue regular operations and renovate the properties.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2014
Stickney Point motels sell for $1.5 million

Siesta Key rental owner Daniel Jones bought the Tides Inn Motel and Sunset Lodge this month, and has plans to renovate and continue operations at the properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richardo Rhodes and Emily Dixon in Ricardo Graziano's “Symphony of Sorrows."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 6, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Ashton, Graziano & Tudor'

The Sarasota Ballet performed another expertly planned triple-bill performance this past weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Pickleball is one sure bet as Manatee County builds a new park adjacent to Premier.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2019
Have you voiced your hopes for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch?

Pickleball definitely is coming, but your opinion could form the way the area around Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch is built out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Vince and Betty Mascio dressed as first-time visitors to Sarasota complete with brochures to popular attractions.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo!-mers Halloween Dance Party

The Friendship Centers of Sarasota hosted the 'Boo!'mers Halloween Dance Party, Thursday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Survivors in Sync races at Nathan Benderson Park, which will host the 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2019
SANCA brings major dragon boat racing event to Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park earns the right to host Club Crew World Championships to Sarasota in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Ken Marsh: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Long-term planning is Ken Marsh's motivation - for both the Sarasota school district and his personal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
News Briefs

Ice-cream shop opens on Main Street; County continues hydrant replacement

  • Sarasota
  • News
Storm clouds loom over Lakewood Ranch Main Street Friday morning.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2014
Weekend forecasts shows rain

The National Weather Service reports a 30% chance of scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend and early next week in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Florida Winefest & Auction brings charities to the table

The 24th annual Florida Winefest & Auction is one of the biggest charitable events in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SANCA has lots of programming coming to Nathan Benderson Park in the fall, including Learn to Row 101.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2016
SANCA gives rundown of fall programming at Benderson Park

Rowing, dragon boating and rollerblading are among the activities.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Nan Miller. Art Association of Palm-Aire co-presidents Sara Masciopinto and Mary Beth Grey enjoy the luncheon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Tall tales

The Play Readers of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild were in fine form as they entertained at the Art Association of Palm-Aire's opening winter luncheon with 'Fractured Fairy Tales.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 6, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Siesta Key Village Association wants to turn grassy areas where cars currently park into parking spots using shell bedding.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Siesta Key stakeholders explore parking options

Siesta Key Village Association plans for more than 80 possible new parking spots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
  • News
ODA junior quarterback Gus Mahler will need to have a big game against Bishop McLaughlin on Oct. 14.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2016
That's the ticket...

The match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nathan Wilson is keeping an eye out for improper tree removal throughout the area. He says he stopped a crew in the middle of removing a tree from this lot on Floyd Street. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2014
Tree removal leaves mark on neighborhood

Residential construction in Arlington Park has led to the removal of trees throughout the neighborhood. Residents in the area, hoping to maintain its character, are searching for ways to preserve trees amid the new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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