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D'Arcy and Ray Arpke
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns
  • August 1, 2018
Colony staff: Experience at the resort was special

As guest arrived at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, it was the teams behind the scenes that made visiting the once iconic resort such a unique experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A casual elegance brought people back to The Colony year to year.
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Colony guests: Relaxed elegance drew people in, brought them back

While each guest had unique experiences, it was the community atmosphere that kept people coming back, former guests say.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2018
Lido residents push for city to rethink pavilion deal

Opposition continues to mount to the city's plans for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion. Is it enough to change officials' minds?

  • Sarasota
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University Park's Polly Curran and Maureen Hager, pictured with University of Florida IFAS Manatee County Extension Office agent Susan Griffith, hope neighbors in University Park will make their yards Florida friendly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County women make friends for Florida through landscaping

Gardener Group members promote Florida-friendly landscaping in their University Park community.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Ken Kaizen purchases shirts from employee of University Park Country Club Nick Gray.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
University Park decision due

Manatee Commission to consider formation of University Park Recreation District.

  • East County
  • News
Trevor Lovett, Kirsten, Charlene and Bob Schmitt at the Schmitt's home in Summerfield. Photo by Jay Heater
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
  • News
The historical society is racing to raise $70,000 by the end of the year.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Fundraising efforts pull at Longboat wallets

Three major fundraising efforts are raising money for town improvements this summer: the Historical Society, the Longboat Key Foundation and pickleball players

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Longboat seeks a share of Sarasota county's oil spill restitution

Those funds could come from the county as part of the federal RESTORE act, enacted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SMR Farms Citrus Production Manager Stevie John leads a tour through the farms' sod and citrus groves.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County residents get water wiser

Water School touts water conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Retired policeman and guardian Mike Parker said the position is a perfect fit for retirement. He practices with his new firearm during training at the Manatee Gun & Archery Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Tom Talks: An update from the town manager on island projects and iniatives

The Longboat Observer talks with Town Manager Tom Harmer about the Arts, Cultural and Education Center, Fire Rescue contract negotiations, undergrounding, the one county initiative and north end erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sienna and Colton Zwizinksi have just started playing together.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 1, 2018
Hawaiian time in Lakewood Ranch

Sienna Zwizinksi strums ukulele to her own tune.

  • East County
  • News
Colony was developed as a tennis-centric site, and soon earned a reputation as one of the best.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 1, 2018
Colony through the years

A lot has happened on the grounds of the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Golden Gate Point district, located on the waterfront west of downtown, has been a hub for condo development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A nine-story, 20-unit building is slated for the property at 111 Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2018
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Commissioners will not increase the millage rate.

  • East County
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