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The conceptual master plan diagram shows the entire 18-acre property, although the board and Club Holdings Ventures have said they will proceed with 15 acres if necessary. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Colony Association drafts site plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association outlined a draft site plan in a letter to unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch owner Sharon Frank arrived at her business Dec. 9 to find her monument-style sign destroyed
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
News Briefs

Ranch Cinemas holds 'Cans' Film Festival; Driver smashes Primrose School sign

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2016
Ill effects of limiting hospital competition

Imagine you’re ready to start a business

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meeting street runs between Riva Trace and University Place. Only this gate divides the communities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2016
Privacy prompts Riva Trace decision

Commissioners allow emergency access point to be removed.

  • East County
  • News
David Bullock became town manager Nov. 1. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2012
Commission to discuss Bullock contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a contract with the town manager that provides for a longer tenure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 30, 2009
Garden Club helps new learning program grow

Garden Club helps new learning program grow

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mixon Fruit Farms is located at 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Orange Blossom Festival

This weekend's festival will be held at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Dogs: Longboat Beach Access?

Max Goldner doesn't know that he's been the subject of Longboat Key Town Hall debates and front-page newspaper articles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The bonus will go to employees that aren’t slated to receive a tenure-based bonus for the 2012-2013 school year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota teachers, School Board reach agreement

The Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association and the School Board of Sarasota County came agreed on a contract for the next school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2013
OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season: for tax rates

It's that time of year. It's that time of year. All of our taxing authorities are in the midst of budgeting for next year. And for taxpayers, it's easy to get a bad case of 'MEGO' - 'My Eyes Glaze Over' - when all of the news reports come out about proposed millage rates (aka property-tax rates).

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 12, 2012
A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • August 8, 2013
Cheers: The Red Dream

Cheers: The Red Dream

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Josh Siegel Sharon and RJ Dominic and Louie and Anita Podolinsky, neighbors and friends, have united to try to recoup costs related to a mold outbreak in their River Strand condos.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
Condo owners complain of mold

Two neighboring couples and residents in River Strand's Verandas say their air-conditioning units caused $80,000 worth of damage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2014
Candidates get northern exposure at Village debate

Commissioner Terry Gans and candidates Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor discussed issues affecting the north end last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High students rallied along State Road 70 for Sam Woolf last week, in hopes of generating more audience votes to keep him on "American Idol." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Braden River High students interview 'Idol' contestants

Journalism students have a standing time slot to interview outgoing singers every Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2017
Letters to the editor

Some thanks, a missing element, and 'taking'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The new Emergency Services Director, Rich Collins, came to Sarasota from Osceola County. His first official day was Monday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
New director introduced at Emergency Services awards

The Sarasota County Emergency Services department held its quarterly awards for outstanding employees and promoted officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 guns were turned in at the previous event in February 2010.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 6, 2011
Sheriff's office conducts third gun trade-in program

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will hold its third gun turn-in event in the past 18 months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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