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A conceptual layout for Unicorp National Developments proposed resort on the 17.6-former site of the Colony.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Colony unit owner: I want my condos

Colony Beach & Tennis Association board member Blake Fleetwood was the only one to reject the new agreement with Unicorp National Development last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Joseph Young connects on a reverse jam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2017
Mustangs' slam-dunk talent on display

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Babcock
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Veteran shares his story

Ron Babcock spoke to students at Braden River High School on Nov. 8

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Producer Ron Silver with New College students, friends and audience members performing Cornelius Cardew’s “The Great Learning, Paragraph 2” outdoors last season. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 15, 2017
New Music New College concert series explores new musical territory

Shows like “Dis/Embodied" use innovative approaches and offer a low ticket price to attract a wide variety of people.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Surrounding honoree Mickey Fine (center) are event committee members (left to right) Betty Perlmutter, Marty Katz, Debbie Yonker, Gloria Weed, Barbara Brizdle, and Fran Lambert — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.16.17

From Wine, Women & Shoes fun facts to an inside look at philanthropist David Chaifetz's birthday party, we've got your social news of the week.

  • Black Tie
Olivia Osol and Andrew Hardaway perform in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Oedipus." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 15, 2017
Asolo Conservatory's 'Oedipus' defies logic but captivates

Student talents bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus” to life in compelling production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar's veteran bartender Jasmine Stanco serves a Caribbean Coolada. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 15, 2017
Cheers to Something Different: Try these unique happy hours

These bars and restaurants are a little off the beaten path, but they have some of our favorite happy hours in town.

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  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 14, 2017
Association of Fundraising Professionals honors Sarasota's givers

The organization honored 35 of Sarasota's most active philanthropists at its 32nd annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county and the property owners have been going back and forth on this small stretch of Beach Road since 1992.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 14, 2017
County to purchase one of two disputed Beach Road properties

The County Commission voted to purchase the property at 162 Beach Road, but the county and the owners of the 168 Beach Road property have yet to reach an agreement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2017
David Shapiro visits Longboat Key Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of the season Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 14, 2017
The Players Centre finds laughs in Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo"

“Moon Over Buffalo" isn't very well-written, but the Players actors still delivered plenty of laughs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2017
Gulf Coast CEOs encourage students to stay in the region

Executives with job offers and students with resumes recently joined forces.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Honoree Barbara Zdravecky and Co-Chairwoman Katie Hayes
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 13, 2017
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida hosts renamed fall luncheon

Planned Parenthood renamed its annual fall luncheon to Leaving in High Style: A Fashion Luncheon celebrating Barbara A. Zdravecky, which was held on Nov. 13 at Michael's On East.

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