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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2015
High 5 moments: Sarasota 6.25.2015

A glimpse into the sports happenings this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon doesn't believe redevelopment issues will pose a problem.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
Town issues Colony deadline

The town says The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort must be operational within a year or it could lose about 129 grandfathered tourism units on its 18-acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Richie James. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota product selected in the 2018 NFL Draft

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Resident Martin Hyde has called the new email system an obfuscation of public records.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
City officials discuss public access to emails

At least two people have raised concerns about a new system that changes the ability to read emails to and from city employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Application for developing the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort one of the three scheduled applications to be heard.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 18, 2017
Public comment welcome at Longboat P&Z hearing

Planning and Zoning Board members are scheduled to hear from three applicants who hope to reshape the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the four videos on display in Coco Fusco's "Twilight" is "Empty Plaza." Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
New exhibits and performing arts series broadens The Ringling's reach

The Ringling is focusing heavily on contemporary art this season — but it's not forgetting its European art roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Keith Davey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Incorporation Study Group

Proponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues in court

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare’s suit against the nightclub’s downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three-year-old Savannah Parrish has a new favorite bedtime story, written by her mom, Amanda.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Palm Aire resident has pet project

East County author Amanda Parrish unleashes her passion in writing 'Meet Mutzle.'

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 3, 2016
Music review: Perlman Music Program

Perlman Music Program celebrates its 12th year on the Suncoast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The training ground will be paid for with private funds.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Traffic circle training school coming soon

APRIL FOOLS: Famed Italian instructor donates money to build mock-up.

  • April Fools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 12, 2018
Tidal Tykes take bite out of animal exploration

Campers started their day learning about carnivores of the ocean and their diets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Loevner and Jan Crudele, with the Florida Winefest & Auction.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 23, 2018
Follow the money

The Winefest awarded $187,300. Over its 28 years, it has donated more than $8.5 million to charities that help children — and this is just one small organization in Sarasota’s huge philanthropy scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Marina and Alexander Solotzew started going to 15 South night club on St Armands Circle in 2013 and then taking salsa classes at Simone Salsa Dance School, where Alexander was inspired by the freedom of the dancers. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
Alexander and Marina Solotzew make the perfect artistic pair

Cubist-inspired painter Alexander Solotzew’s favorite theme to paint, love, helped him find a partner in business and life — his wife and manager Marina.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Saba sold the land he stands in front of, between Palm Drive and Gulf of Mexico Drive, after his family owned it for decades. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 27, 2019
Land sale on Longboat could bring commercial use

The property had been in the Saba family since 1931.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 18, 2018
The Women's Resource Center kicks off upcoming Deja Blues fundraiser

Blues & Brews, a Deja Blues kickoff party, was hosted July 18 at Motorworks Brewing.

  • Black Tie
Many residents along South Palm Avenue want to protect the residential nature of the street by preventing commercial development and keeping building setbacks to at least 20 feet from the public right of way.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 18, 2010
South Palm Avenue to get overlay district

The new zoning district essentially reverses the 2005 zoning change that allowed commercial development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara resident Joe Palacio Jr. came out to oppose the changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
Manatee planners support Tara residents in development battle

Proposed changes to the Tara development of regional impact now will head to the Manatee County commission. More than 1,200 residents have signed a petition against the project.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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