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Unicorp National Developments sought to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort into a five-star hotel.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat voters reject Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments sought voter approval for up to 180 new residential units on the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Incumbent Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Daly and former Mayor Jim Brown will return to the dais March 22.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2017
Brown, Daly win Longboat Key Town Commission seats

Incumbent Town Commissioner Jack Daly and former Mayor Jim Brown will return to the dais March 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2017
MAP: Ahearn-Koch, Brody and Hyde head to runoff for commission seats

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde move on to a May 9 runoff election for two at-large seats on the Sarasota City Commission, after Tuesday’s election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Sarasota residents Vicki Hadley and Nina Belott voted out of concern about downtown losing its vibrancy and attractiveness.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 14, 2017
Sarasota voters weigh wide candidate field

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, roughly 15% of eligible voters have cast ballots in the Sarasota City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2017
Key Niners golf and groove with guests

Members and their guests enjoyed a '70s-themed morning of golf.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Voters sign in at Town Hall on election day.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key polling sites keep busy

Voters, candidates mingle on election day on the island, as residents prepare to decide on the fate of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key Democrats hear from mayor and town manager

Terry Gans and Dave Bullock gave the club an annual update on the town of Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This map shows the location of the closure. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2017
Manatee County to close roadway

A section of 45th Street East will temporarily close starting March 20.

  • East County
  • News
The Tampa Bay office of the National Weather Service posted this map of the area that could be impacted by the storm on Twitter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2017
Tornado warning issued for Sarasota County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northwestern Sarasota County through 9 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event chairmen and women Terry and Linda Fiscus and Buddy and Nancy Bronska
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2017
Beachplace tees up for annual golf tournament

Forty five residents participated in the 11th annual golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2017
Locals celebrate 'Women of Maidan' filmmaker Olha Onyshko

Onyshko's film is being shown March 14 at Selby Public Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Fruitville Grove celebrates 30th anniversary with Berry Festival

Fruitville Grove put a sweet twist on its traditional pumpkin festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
Sarasota HOGs ride for the dogs

The Sarasota Harley Owners Group sponsored its 18th annual Poker Run to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted Women & Fashion Thru the Decades March 12 at Michaels On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 12, 2017
St. Boniface rises against hunger

Church members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church to assemble 15,000 meals for those suffering from food insecurity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2017
St. Mary celebrates St. Patrick's Day

With Irish music and corned beef and cabbage, the celebration hit a pot of gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2017
Longboat Harbour hosts comedy night

Comics from Florida Studio Theater performed improv for more than 100 residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation

Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser raises funds for ALS research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch' s Rachel Hibbert and Lori Ziegler share corned beef and cabbage during the Irish Celtic Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts pint-sized good time

Beer, corned beef, entertainment flow at Irish Celtic Festival.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Supporters 'pony up' for cause

Honor Animal Rescue hosted its annual Ponies for Pups polo match fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 10, 2017
Ringling opens Basch Visual Arts Center

In what is becoming a recurring ritual on the Ringling campus, the college cut the ribbon on its newest facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 03.10.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.10.17

East County sports roundup: 03.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Preserve Longboat Inc. has rallied opposition to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort referendum with signs and newspaper advertising.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 10, 2017
Foundation of former Viacom chairman plays role in Longboat Key election

The Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation donated more than 37% of the roughly $27,000 raised by a political action committee opposing the Colony referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key early voting ends tomorrow.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 10, 2017
Nearly 1,200 cast early, in-person ballots on Longboat

More than 36% of eligible voters on Longboat Key have already cast ballots for the coming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2017
Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2017
Text message causes demotion of Nolan staff member

The staff member didn't refuse when a student offered retaliation for injury to her son.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 9, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Dr. Seuss

Students channeled their inner red fish (and blue fish) for Temple Emanu-El's Early Learning Center's celebration of Dr. Seuss.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall has said he will seek buildings no taller than nine stories, not the higher buildings originally proposed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 9, 2017
Colony developer reaffirms his lower density promise

Chuck Whittall hopes a statement to town staff will ease concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Bay Isle home sold for $2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 577 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $1.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Keith Pandeloglou owns Cowork offices in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota and now becomes the new director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hires new director

Business whiz talks about new challenge in nonprofit sector.

  • East County
  • News
Architect Jonathan Parks showcased this early conceptual model of a St. Armands parking garage at Wednesday' s workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
St. Armands garage plans draw positive reception

There were rumblings of controversy surrounding a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but residents and businesses expressed energy and enthusiasm at a workshop Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Elementary School' s Nicholas Leduc and Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene celebrate after Leduc wins Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 9, 2017
Braden River Elementary teacher earns Educator of the Year award

Here are the results from Manatee County's 2017 Excellence in Education Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Uihlein chats with Willis student Brandon Spofford about one of her "Hello Little Owl" books.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Books mark big week at Willis in Lakewood Ranch

Authors try to inspire students during Read Across America Week.

  • East County
  • News
Longboaters know what it takes to prosper. You grow, or you die. You adapt and change, or you die.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2017
Context matters in election

The Colony density vote has fueled anti-growth sentiments on Longboat, spilling over into the Town Commission race. Beware of fake news and vague news crafted to mislead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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