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Colony Lender LLC attorney Michael Assaf filed an objection Thursday to a proposed settlement, urging a bankruptcy judge to deny it.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2013
Objections reveal Colony settlement alternatives

Colony Lender LLC has produced an exhibit that reveals Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc. is offering to give a bankruptcy trustee $2.3 million in cash immediately.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 22, 2014
The Good News: Adell Erozer

Adell Erozer and Turning Points in Manatee use compassion to change the lives of the homeless.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 3, 2012
District 26 Umps opening up the cages

District 26 Little League umpires are opening up the cages at Braden River Little League from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 24, 2013
My View: Celebrating 40 years of Friendship

Brother William Geenen turned the "Me Decade" into the 'We Decade' for Sarasota area seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jerry Case shot this photo of a bobcat strolling by his pool cage Dec. 10. Photo by Jerry Casey.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 29, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: More bobcats roaming the Key, residents report

Palm Island resident Jerry Case called last week to report his first sighting of a bobcat on the Key, although he has had a home on the island for four years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Autism fundraiser slated for Main Street; Alliance makes memories on golf course; New Mah Jongg group forms in Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Shuttle will offer advertising space on the back end of its buses. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Firm to launch Siesta Shuttle

Two entrepreneurs spent $20,000 to start a bus service from Westfield Southgate Mall to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is waiting for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union to ratify a new three-year contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date

The Longboat Key Town Commission will move its election date to March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dalton Tebo and Charles Tomeo sail on an F18 with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo courtesy Jesse Brunsvold.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota's dominance in water sports shouldn't be overlooked

The Sarasota Sharks, Sarasota Crew, Sarasota Tsunami, and others add up to water sports domination for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Toy drive to benefit Child Protection Center

Sarasota Architectural Salvage will host its fourth annual holiday party and toy drive from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1093 Central Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Matt O'Donnell

Cardinal Mooney senior Matt O'Donnell has been swimming for 11 years. After recently winning a state title in the 500-meter freestyle and signing with North Carolina State University on a swimming scholarship, O'Donnell spoke to the Sarasota Observer about his plans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Casa del Mar Board of Directors President John Zefeldt recognizes D.M. Williams’ service with a plaque Saturday, at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 14, 2011
Neighbors: Memory Maker

For his 30 years as general manager at Casa del Mar, D.M. Williams received not one but two surprises last week from those who work closely with him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new Whole Foods would open adjacent to a Wawa gas station. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2016
Grocer's plans made whole

Dismissal of lawsuit against Sarasota County clears the path for a Whole Foods store in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Isabel Traba was among three Sarasota Sharks swimmers selected to the camp.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Three Sarasota swimmers head to Olympic Training Center

The trio will join 93 other elite athletes at the USA Swimming National Select Camp in Colorado Springs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners reached consensus to establish a committee to explore the idea of giving dogs limited access to a portion of the island’s beaches and report back to the commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Committee to sniff out dog beach issues

Dogs could be a step closer to their day at the beach following a commission workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rosemary District overlay has allowed for the construction of higher-density developments like the CitySide apartments.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2018
Rosemary District crafts new density concepts

City staff is working with Rosemary District stakeholders on a potential incentive system that will link new development to neighborhood improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The move to the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota is part of an aggressive expansion strategy by Smoothie King.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 12, 2013
Smoothie King coming to Mall at UTC

On its website, Smoothie King lists the Mall at University Town Center, which is set to open in October, as a store location.

  • East County
  • News
"I have such respect for talent," Jimmy Hoskins says. "I cry when I see a brilliant performance that moves me or when someone wins an award and I know what they've gone through to get to that point."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 5, 2011
All the right moves

Choreographer Jimmy Hoskins' life story could be a Broadway musical, which is why after 400 shows the theater veteran is publishing his memoir.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 1, 2022
Casey Key home sells for $5 million

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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