Colony unit owners favor a rebuild
April 10, 2013
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon said the vote ‘is clearly in favor of a rebuild’ and plans to ask a redevelopment committee to pick a future developer.
Mar Vista makes storied request
April 10, 2013
The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles’ request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.
Police ponder 401(a) retirement option
April 10, 2013
The Police Department Union met with town staff last week to present a proposal and to consider a proposal that doesn’t include a defined benefit contribution plan.
BID will ask for another vote for an extension
April 10, 2013
Board members request that new ballots be sent by certified mail to improve response rate for another 10-year extension.
Longboat condo buyers seek wagging rights
April 10, 2013
Animals aren't allowed at many Key condominiums, and many Realtors believe those bans hurt sales.
Overturned boat on north-end of Key reaches tipping point
April 10, 2013
The owner of a tipped sailboat will have five days to remove the boat that Villagers say has been broken down for more than two months in town waters near the north end.
Bridge malfunctions stuck in minds
April 10, 2013
Next time you're annoyed about being stuck in traffic, remember the motorists who endured four Ringling Bridge malfunctions in a single week during April 2000.
April 9: Daily Headlines Video
April 9, 2013
Today's Stories: Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman; Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet; Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall; Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding
Burglary reported at Colony
April 9, 2013
Police don't know who entered at least three units at the shuttered resort.
Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall
April 9, 2013
Commissioner Jack Duncan requested a special workshop to discuss issues with the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
