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Tyrone Collins. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber, 88, still walks every day and comes up with designs for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Where is “Murf” Klauber now?

Five years after the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s closing, longtime owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and daughter Katie Moulton still talk Colony every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Educators pose with William H. Bashaw, in front. He served as Manatee County Schools Superintendent for from 1970 to 1983. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2019
Bradenton school namesake dies

Former Manatee Schools Superintendent William H. Bashaw leaves legacy.

  • East County
  • News
"The guys who buy my work know if it's not authentic," Steve Whitlock says. "You've got to talk fish and tackle. You've got to know the language, otherwise you're not going to get respect."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: An underwater treasure

Move over Guy Harvey - Steve Whitlock wants your job. The game-fish artist has files of navigational charts in his studio, an alligator hidden in his stockroom and skeletons in his closet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Wednesday's Child" runs through May 24. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2019
Mark St. Germain’s 'Wednesday’s Child' confronts mysteries big and small

This world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre mixes murder mystery with life's greatest mysteries.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
As of Nov. 4, the Water Club had just three units listed on the MLS, ranging from $1,849,000 to $2.5 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Key real estate pickings grow slim

The inventory of real estate grows smaller on the island, keeping with a nationwide trend as the economy improves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth and Steve Knopik, Caryn Young and Joyce St. Giermaine
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 4, 2017
Troupe Gala transports guests to the big top

New Gate Montessori School held a new fundraiser on its campus on Feb. 3.

  • Black Tie
Red pentas
  • By Rick Wielgorecki |
  • July 14, 2011
Is there a dwarf in your garden?

The subject of dwarf plants and their use in the landscape is the Holy Grail of homeowners - everybody wants a landscape that requires no maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Restaurant Review: Currents Restaurant

Hyatt's restaurant stays 'current'

  • Arts + Culture
Surain Ranajee, Maya Rengifo, Cortney Bauer and Sara Hutchinson became close friends over the course of the competition.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 16, 2018
Future medical professionals win big in Manatee County

Nolan Middle School HOSA students placed first in the international competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Police assist grandfather inadvertently struck by golf club

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County saw a total of 7,952 single-family home closed sales and 4,150 condo closed sales.Â
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2019
Condo sales outperform single-family home sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties

The number of closed sales climbed 6.7 percent from 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2014
Town to hold community open house

The town's community open house March 8 will offer a chance to meet the town's employees and learn about each department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking is allowed on one side of Broadway Street. Additional restrictions are under consideration on other streets.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 6, 2019
Package of parking changes pleases residents

Village neighbors like what town proposes but hopes idea of residents-only permit remains under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco Thirteen-year-old Connor Park and his younger sister, Heather, 9, both plan to compete in trampoline next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Going for Gold

Siblings Connor and Heather Park began taking trampoline and gymnastics lessons at Kids Supergym about three years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elizabeth Pino hugs her son Julian Pino, 5, goodbye before he walks into school with his sister, Cyenna Pino, 8.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Kindergarten kids start in Lakewood Ranch

Plenty of tears as parents send off their kindergarteners.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch is slated to open in early June, after officials pushed back the date from March to May to June.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2016
The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch opening should be grand

The community expects to open in June.

  • East County
  • News
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