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Selby House, Marie and William Selby’s original residence, was built in the early 1920s.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2015
Selby Gardens partners with Michael's on East

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens aims to reinvent its culinary offerings with a partnership with Michael's on East, which means better wedding accommodations and the possibility of a new waterfront restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson anchored the boys 4x800-meter relay, which finished third.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2011
Land deal made on Tara Bridge

Manatee County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $1.6 million deal to purchase land from developer Pat Neal as part of an eminent domain settlement agreement.

  • East County
  • News
Sandy Loevner heads up the Florida Winefest — this year's festival will include hot-air balloons, making it the only festival of its kind in the state. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2013
View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

In her 15th year as board president, Sandy Loevner is helping one of the country's largest non-profit charity events continue to soar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2009
Longboat Key police help nab car burglar

Longboat Key police officers, with the assistance of Bradenton Beach police officers, arrested a man who broke into cars Saturday on Longboat Key and Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2009
New MRI test saves one of Ranch's own

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center radiologists discovered breast cancer in one of the hospital's employees while setting up and make adjustments to the new MRI machine.

  • East County
  • News
'The Way, Way Back'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 22, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Way, Way Back'

The 1980s coming-of-age film 'The Way, Way Back' is the refreshing, feel-good flick of the summer.

  • Arts + Culture
As part of a rebranding strategy, Goga Studios Lakewood Ranch has a new name: Vibology.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Business Briefs 9.11.13

Goga Studios Lakewood Ranch shakes things up with a name change; East County photographer captures award from professional organization; and NAACP honors Neal Communities CEO

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Bobby Henderson struck out three in five innings of work.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 22, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams were two of 32 teams from across the state who competed in the 2011 Sarasota Baseball Classic March 14-17. The Mustangs finished third in the Elite bracket with a 3-1 record while the Pirates finished with a 1-3 record in the Premier bracket. Lakewood defeated West Boca 3-2 and Bishop Verot 11-1 before falling to Barron Collier 15-10. The Mustangs closed out the tournament with a victory over Sarasota. Braden River opened the tournament with a 10-6 loss to Royal Palm Beach before defeating Bozeman 16-2. The Pirates then fell to American Heritage Delray 3-2 and Dwyer 9-7. Lakewood's Brett Hanewich, Seth McGarry and Zach Larson were all named to the 2011 All-Tournament team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Medical’s Vernon DeSear poses with Carolyn Ramsey, Maribeth Phillips, Virginia Orenstein and Chris Loftus during a check presentation. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
East County Our Town 6.18.15

Hospital Auxiliary donates $25,000. Nolan TSA readies for nationals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2017
Cops Corner: Driver denied entry to apartment complex crashes car through gate

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Peter Crowley, broker/owner of Re/Max Alliance Group, and Andrew Vac, broker/owner of Re/Max Excellence, announced Tuesday that the two companies will merge.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Re/Max companies merge for expanded Key presence

Andrew Vac's Re/Max Excellence will merge with Re/Max Alliance Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city may have to pay millions of dollars to modify its water-quality programs if a new federal rule is enacted.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 21, 2011
New EPA standards could cost city millions

A lawsuit forced the federal government to impose new water-quality guidelines that would force the city to upgrade its current program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a press conference Monday, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino announced the arrest of Anthony L. Snead, 66, and Andy M. Charlton, 38.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 6, 2013
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation

The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
City seeks input at mooring field meeting

Sarasota is seeking public input for a long-awaited mooring field in Sarasota Bay, with construction set to begin in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 5, 2018
Printing partnership forms at Palm Printing

Plus, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation hosts first celebrity bartending event.

  • Black Tie
Event Co-Chairs Paul and Carina Bowman
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

First week on the job; So in love

  • Arts + Culture
The Ballets Russes: A Tribute to Nijinsky
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.30.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
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