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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
City questions county about future plans

The county and city struggle over the former police station site on Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Devon Hess attends Braden River High and Manatee Technical College.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
MTC offers offers options for high school students

Students wanting to work more intensively with metal and wood working machines dual enroll at MTC.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2010
Colony leaders reminisce

Longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray Klauber and Colony General Manager Katie Moulton take a look back and contemplate the future of their beloved resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Our View

The amendments

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Coundit, SYC Chef Jack Wenz and Lou Bevilacqua
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 11, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Roasters toast at SYC; Living happily ever after ...; The best laid plans; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Sand needed just south of The Islander Club groins will not be arriving this summer as anticipated.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Town nixes summer sand beach project, hopes for cheaper price

Town Manager Dave Bullock announced at the end of the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday night meeting he will reject the only bid for the summer beach project the town received. That bid was 40% more than town staff expected and had a price tag of $13,290,525.50.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Six-year-old Abby Hite spends six days a week training for her triathlons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2013
National Qualifier: Abby Hite

Six-year-old Abby Hite will compete in the IronKids National Championship Aug. 31, in Des Moines, Iowa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2010
Lender reveals plans for Colony

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal and his partner want to build a new resort and buy out the resort's owner for $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students Samantha Lane and Katherine Herbert and educator Ben Plocher have a summer home at the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp. Photo by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Summer Stage

A local summer program helps any student ages 8 to 18 to learn one of the most intimidating forms of art: opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This derelict seawall near North Shore Road already has been removed as part of a north-end beach project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2011
Beach project will begin next month

A north-end beach project that was supposed to originally begin in December isn't expected to begin until the end of February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Our View

Why not to expand Medicaid

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Dogs and humans can coexist peacefully on Key beaches; Dogs should be allowed on beach for one-year trial; Cell phone tower would impact island life negatively

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The home’s large living area provides plenty of space to display the owner’s collection of paintings and sculptures.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2015
Home of the Month: Sensational Sundial

A remodeled Sarasota home utilizes natural light.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2009
Mustangs prevail in spring game

After trailing 14-13 at halftime, the Mustangs reclaimed the lead early in the third quarter of Friday night's spring game against Cape Coral Island Coast when quarterback Reggie Lindsey connected with Damen Gilbert on a 47-yard completion.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
Much Ado about Nothing: A new venue for Sarasota

Nothing Arts Center is cranking up Sarasota’s underground music scene, with a focus on inclusivity

  • Arts + Culture
Phil and Unni Kaltenbacher’s home on Lake Tashmoo in Martha’s Vineyard. The home is nestled among neighbors such as Judy Bloom, Kenneth Cole, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Baxter
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 29, 2012
The Vineyard Connection

Sarasota and Martha's Vineyard share similar qualities. The Vineyard attracts seasonal residents looking for a break from Florida's heat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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