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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Town shows no love for reindeer display

The town warned The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort about a reindeer display that was decorated for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2013
Forum discusses Longboat Key revitalization

A panel of six Longboat Key residents and business owners discussed Longboat Key's revitalization issues Thursday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2013
Bullock outlines Colony initiatives

Town staff has been given a list of six directives to follow and prepare for the Town Commission's May 6 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: City to require Lido Beach passes

Vehicle passes will be required to make four-hour reservations at Lido Beach.

  • April Fools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota region ranks among the lowest rent-cost-to-ownership ratios in Florida

Although rents are difficult to afford in Sarasota County, the metro area ranks among the lowest of its peers in Florida when compared to the cost of purchasing a home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Our view: Post-mortem on the vote

For all of those involved in the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed expansion and redevelopment plans, the holiday weekend gave them a much-needed break, time to play and think about something else. Everyone needs to recharge. Especially from the past eight, draining months of public hearings, town elections and decision making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 9, 2025
Three East County schools headed to Vex Robotics World Championship

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School, Virgil Mills Elementary School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Dr. Mona Jain Middle School are going to compete in Dallas, Texas.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2025
WWII codebreaker to serve as 2025 Tribute to Heroes Parade grand marshal

Bernard Greenberg, who served with the 126th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, intercepted Japanese radio transmissions during World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
Outdoor displays move to discussion forefront

From the proposal to allow outdoor displays in a special overlay district on Siesta Key to several special-exception petitions, the county is concerned with curb appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
A tale of two teams

After starting the season 1-8, the Lakewood Ranch has won 12 of its last 18 games, earning the No. 2 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament, which began April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
Former ODA boys basketball guard earns roster spot with Auburn Tigers

Chase Maasdorp's goal is to be an important contributor for Auburn in two years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Warren Roberts walks through challenges

In 2013, Roberts was hit by a bus while riding his bike. Then, two years ago he had a stroke. Despite these setbacks, he continues to stay active.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Mustang Four-Peat

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23 and captured its fourth straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota County approves grant

The Sarasota County Commission approved a $120,000 grant Wednesday that will allow a manufacturing company to expand and create more jobs within the county limits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
News briefs

Assistance available for residents; Libraries celebrate namesake week

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 13, 2025
Big band means big tunes at St. Mary Christmas concert

Members of The Venice Symphony performed a 1950s-era big band setlist of Christmas tunes for a concert at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Strategy for Whittall

If you put yourself in Chuck Whittall’s shoes, you can understand his Colony proposal: He’s trying to please a lot of constituents. To succeed, we propose a new approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Palm-Aire prepped for fence fight

Some Conservatory Estates residents have threatened to sue the county over construction of a new conservatory park and chain-link fence.

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  • News
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