Longboat Observer

The Longboat Observer is a complimentary newspaper from the Observer Media Group, serving the community of Longboat Key, Florida, and surrounding areas in Sarasota-Bradenton. Established in 1978 by Ralph and Claire Hunter, it provides local news and information to its readers.

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Top residential real estate sales for June 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

1 day ago | yourobserver.com | Adam Hughes

A home in Mira Mar Beach on Avenida Veneccia tops the week’s sales at $5.2 million. 141 Avenida Veneccia LLC sold the home at 141 Avenida Veneccia to Takeasiestakey Village LLC for $5.2 million. Built in 2021, it has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,625 square feet of living area. Cedar Cove EstatesKelly Marie McQuaid and Clyde Catton, of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 1932 Baywood Terrace to Lisa Scibetta Devos and Brice Owen Devos, of Ocala, for $1,475,000.
Lakewood Ranch baseball player tries a different path to college ball

3 days ago | yourobserver.com | Vinnie Portell

The traditional high school experience isn’t suited for everyone, and it certainly doesn’t have to be the only option. That’s what brought Lakewood Ranch resident Mark Prisco Jr., a rising ninth-grader, to a crossroads. He moved from Boston to Lakewood Ranch with his family in August. He said he has thrived better as a student in smaller environments.
The show will go on | Your Observer

3 days ago | yourobserver.com | Emily Walsh

Here is the news: There will be fireworks on the Fourth of July. There will be fireworks on the lake on Thursday, July 3, at Nathan Benderson Park. There will be fireworks on Friday, July 4, on Siesta Key public beach. And there will be fireworks on Friday, July 4, in downtown Sarasota. No fireworks on Longboat Key (Maybe the St. Regis will step up next year?). However, there will be a great parade at 9 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Bicentennial Park (see box). Let’s just say: Whew.
Top residential real estate sales for June 9-13 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

3 days ago | yourobserver.com | Adam Hughes

Renato Katubig, trustee, of Bradenton, sold the home at 6537 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Shadrick and Iva Kralik, of Longboat Key, for $2 million. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,313 square feet of living area. It sold for $850,000 in 2008. Sabal CoveBryan Beck, trustee, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, sold the home at 3303 Sabal Cove Circle to Nancy Medico, of Longboat Key, for $1.75 million.
Top residential real estate sales for June 9-13 in Lakewood Ranch

4 days ago | yourobserver.com | Adam Hughes

A home in Country Club East on Seacroft Cove topped the week’s sales at $1.72 million. Sonal Jagdish Shah, trustee, of Bradenton, sold the home at 7469 Seacroft Cove to James and Karen Miller, of Bradenton, for $1.72 million. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,048 square feet of living area. It sold for $935,000 in 2020.
Former Sarasota High football player faces long recovery after shooting

4 days ago | yourobserver.com | Vinnie Portell

By the time Brian Battie made it to Auburn University, he had learned how to overcome his limitations as a football player. Navigating through the limitations life brought him after football has been a much tougher challenge. Battie and his brother, Tommie Battie IV, were shot at the Tallywood Centre Plaza in Sarasota on May 18, 2024. Tommie died that night and Brian was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The Battie family has spent the past year trying to recover.
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good presents $150,150 in grants

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Jay Heater

Despite a three-hurricane 2024 season in which many individuals and businesses found themselves with fewer funds to donate to nonprofits, Sisterhood for Good found a way. On June 19 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, the Lakewood Ranch fundraising group handed out 30 grants that totaled $150,150.
Top residential real estate sales for June 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Adam Hughes

Francis Norman Burzik and Catherine Marie Burzik, trustees, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 803 condominium at 401 Quay Commons to Patrick Mulva and Mary Mulva, trustees, of Sarasota, for $6.9 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, five baths and 4,818 square feet of living area. It sold for $4,545,600 in 2021. San Remo EstatesUDA FIDU Inc., trustee, sold the home at 1502 Siesta Drive to Steven and Ursula Guyer, of Sarasota, for $4.45 million.
Naturally gifted Cardinal Mooney receiver commits to Purdue

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Vinnie Portell

Kymistrii Young had never played an organized sport until his freshman year at Parrish Community High School. Now, the rising senior wide receiver at Cardinal Mooney Catholic is preparing to base his future around football after committing to play for Purdue University on June 1. Young chose the Boilermakers over scholarship offers from 23 other Division-I programs including Miami, Florida State, Penn State and Michigan State.
The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular | Your Observer

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Jay Heater

I am sure many of you have had a relationship with someone who is obsessed with holidays. Sixteen boxes of Christmas lights, or Valentine's Day heart pillows for the bench in front of the house. Halloween set-ups that would scare a Navy SEAL, or Thanksgiving turkeys bigger than a short bus. You either get caught up in the excitement, or risk a fate worse than death. Fortunately, my relationship with Lakewood Ranch has been somewhat similar, except for the "fate worse than death" part.