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Developer Manfred Welfonder
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 27, 2018
Developer offers his own take on Colony plan

Welfonder expresses reservations on Unicorp’s proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hurricane Matthew is churning through the Caribbean Sea.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2016
UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew targets Florida

The forecast for the tropical system has nudged northwest, moving its path over the venter of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project," says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten. "There's no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The museum underwriters

Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

  • Arts + Culture
"We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project," says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten. "There's no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS:The museum underwriters

Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 14, 2013
Ringling College graduates redefine
 animation industry at Moonbot Studios

Ringling College graduates redefine
 animation industry at Moonbot Studios

  • Arts + Culture
Dezso Ferenczy worked on placing hurricane shutters over the doors to The Market, which closed Tuesday, May 27, 2008. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Lore: Market closed five years ago at Whitney Beach

Since the gourmet grocery store closed, businesses have flooded out of the north Key shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Merchant creates downtown detour plan

With the approval of city staff, a downtown Sarasota merchant has created visible detour signage and parking signs for motorists' use starting this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 117-unit downtown condominium building was evacuated two years ago because of a faulty fourth-floor concrete slab.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 29, 2012
Support structure stolen from Dolphin Tower

At least 60 of the temporary aluminum support beams were taken from the vacant building's construction site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sign marking the Big Pass shoal stands at the entrance of Big Pass from Sarasota Bay. Several Siesta Key groups have spoken in opposition to dredging Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 19, 2016
SOSS2 to host second Party on the Pass

Efforts to reopen Beach Road will also be highlighted at this year’s Party on the Pass hosted by Save our Siesta Sands 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2009
Calm before the storm

Five years ago, Hurricane Charley set its sights on Longboat Key. The island was spared of a direct hit four times in 2004.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 5, 2013
Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch freshman Rachel Woods competed in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 breaststroke.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2010
Mustangs win county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls swim teams both came out victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 20 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
Senator hones in on East County

Florida Sen. Bill Galvano hosted a Jan. 14 breakfast in Lakewood Ranch for his East County constituents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Welcome to paradise, ULI

Welcome to paradise, ULI

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 26 Baby mama drama 5:52 p.m. - 7300 block of 53rd Avenue E. and 73rd Lane E. Information Only. A woman said that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, with whom he is expecting a child, showed up at his house and began yelling at the current girlfriend. The ex followed the woman and yelled obscenities after she got in her car and left. Police told the woman that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend's actions weren't criminal.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Village Historical Park welcomes all aboard its new playground

The new train-themed playground at Manatee Village Historical Park, Junior Junction, is ready for use.

  • East County
  • News
The referendum is asking voters if Ocean Properties Ltd. can convert 300 residential units to tourism use to build a new Longboat Key Club hotel in Islandside.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2015
Key Club mail ballot turnout rises to 48%

Voters have until 7 p.m. on Election Day, May 12, to return their mail-only election ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
World of Wow renderings show the treehouse-themed play structure in front of the new stage. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Woodland builds new children's center

Church expands offerings for children with designated space.

  • East County
  • News
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