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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Commission grants Colony extension

A public hearing will be held March 4 to assess Colony buildings and whether or not they are public nuisances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 4, 2023
Concession development project to be heard for a third time

While denied by the Manatee County Commission twice already, Concession's request to build 22 homes will be heard for a third time.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
The Bay Sarasota updates Phase 1 proposal

The bayfront planning group said public input contributed to a revised design concept for a forthcoming public park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2014
Stickney Point motels sell for $1.5 million

Siesta Key rental owner Daniel Jones bought the Tides Inn Motel and Sunset Lodge this month, and has plans to renovate and continue operations at the properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 6, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Liam St. John

Lakewood Ranch sophomore sets the school record for longest javelin throw at regional meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • January 27, 2014
Ask Otus: How to play the mating game

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2014
Pumpkins are ripe for the picking at patches

You can find pumpkin-flavored anything these days, but nothing tops the real thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 30, 2009
City mulls furlough, layoffs

To make up for a shortfall of nearly $9 million, the city considers cutting more jobs and asking employees to go unpaid for two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
Building the bayfront: Officials plot master plan implementation

The city has a grand design for revitalizing the bayfront. It will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build. How, exactly, will the vision become reality?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Projections show cheaper sand for beach projects

Estimates show a cost of $37,094,730 for 1,023,000 cubic yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Pass time for Longboat Key bridge

The bridge connecting Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach was built in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph

The Cardinal Mooney High track and field athlete is a school record-setter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 23

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 18, 2014
Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2019
A mix of cocktails and concern in Lakewood Ranch

ALS fundraiser draws crowd to the Grove in Lakewood Ranch to support A Life Story Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2016
Garden Club welcomes back members

The Longboat Key Garden club gathered for a welcome back luncheon at Marina Jack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Dear Santa:

Students from East County schools share their holiday wishes.

  • East County
  • Schools
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