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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2012
Colony granted one-year extension

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association did not receive the longer extension its attorney wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Actors Brian Ritchie, Jillian Cicalese (she was going to play the role of Rachel but Amber McNew, not pictured, ended up playing the part) and Creg Sclavi — Photo by John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 21, 2019
'Reckless' takes a modern-day Alice on a surreal journey of self-discovery

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's latest production brings the laughs despite its litany of horrors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 9, 2018
Robert Philip Coyne

Mr. Robert (Bob) Philip Coyne, of Longboat Key, Florida and Osterville, Massachusetts, born on November 28, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Eleanor Scully Coyne and the late George Kermit Coyne, Sr., passed away at age 76 on November 8, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Beth Stub, Betsy Hinkley, Jane Benace, Joanne Bouda, Jean Driver, Lynne Sheal, Mary Jane Diaz and Donna Guess share a laugh as they hold up the blankets they made for the Florida Cancer Specialist hospital.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Wrapped up in a cause in Bradenton

Tara quilters give back after one member's battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
The suggested route would connect with other planned routes by Sarasota County Area Transit and Manatee County Area Transit.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 24, 2014
Consultant picks Lakewood Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver & Associates concluded a more than seven-month study that showed Lakewood Ranch demands bus service.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Savor Sarasota runs through June 14

Attention foodies: You've got a lot on your plate right now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Main Street's newest additions celebrate grand openings

Big Olaf Creamery, Good Earth Natural Foods and Katy Rose Oilery will celebrate their grand opening this weekend with special events Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2009
Planning board requests sign help

B.J. Webb, chairwoman of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board, asked the Town Commission for help in reducing the number of signs on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isaac Brownman will be Longboat Key'   s next public works director.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key has a new public works director

Isaac Brownman currently serves as Sarasota County's public works director and county engineer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Macy'     s at Sarasota Square opened in 1977 and had 86 employees.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 4, 2017
Macy's to close Sarasota Square mall location

The mid-county location is one of 68 Macy's stores closing nationwide, the company announced today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 7, 2010
Public Tennis Center awards its top players

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center "Who's B.O.B.?" awards were held Tuesday, March 30, at the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A majority of regular Sarasota County Area Transit riders are happy with service, according to a recent survey.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2013
Survey shows opposition to SCAT privatization

About 57% of the respondents to a recent survey oppose plans to merge Sarasota and Manatee counties' transit systems under a private operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 25, 2018
'American Animals' is a cautionary tale of those who cross the line to become special

This true-crime comedy/thriller, "American Animals," is unique in that is stars actual participants who are also portrayed by actors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 5, 2012
Colony stakeholders to give update tonight

Colony Beach & Tennis Association and Club Holdings representatives will present at tonight's commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle Bridges is the new owner of Fantasy Flowers at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 101.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Business blooms in Lakewood Ranch

New owner's dreams planted in Fantasy Flowers in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Todd Beckwith is AltMed's marketing executive and spokesman.
  • By Mark Gordon | Contributor |
  • May 14, 2018
Out of the weeds

A local company aims to deliver a big dose of top-notch service to the nascent medical marijuana industry.

  • LWR Life
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2015
Natural Child announces Sarasota show at Growler's Pub

Natural Child announces Sarasota show at Growler's Pub

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 30, 2010
Business Observer 11.30.10

Anheuser-Busch recognized America Recycles Day by donating $500,000 to mark the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Changes approved in a revised transportation agreement won’t go into effect until SMR submits an application to amend the Development of Regional Impact.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Long-stalled Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project moves forward

A revised transportation agreement approved by the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners allows Schroeder-Manatee Ranch to begin residential construction on the massive project before related roadway improvements have been completed.

  • East County
  • News
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