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Chuck Whittall says he intends to meet milestone to pay $22 million.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 17, 2017
June 1 deadline approaches for Colony payment

Chuck Whittall says he intends to meet milestone to pay $22 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nina Hoss as the title character in "Barbara." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 27, 2013
Film Review: 'Barbara'

The new film, "Barbara," delves into life behind the Iron Curtain and the perverse paranoia that permeated a society.

  • Arts + Culture
For Mote to move forward with its plans to grow, CEO Michael Crosby says the organization needs a firm endorsement from the city. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

While the Sarasota EDC endorses the project fully, the Sarasota Chamber generally supports the idea, but wants more details.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Lennar to turn over HOA

After a decade-plus of control - and uncertainty - Lennar Homes announced it will turn over the Stoneybrook homeowners association to residents by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Strong puts the finishing touches on his 2010 entry. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Planning under way for 2011 Crystal Classic

The organizers have planned several new features for the second master sandsculpting event on Siesta Key, including a special tribute to veterans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Corey DeAngelis and Adrian Moore |
  • August 12, 2020
Lockdown highlights why we should fund students instead of school systems

Funding students directly allows less advantaged families to afford various schooling options.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Making mom feel special

Students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and St. Boniface Preschool sit down and talk about their plans for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 5, 2018
Cops Corner: Charging right through a crosswalk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Rev3 Triathlon is not gearing up for Key event

The triathlon withdrew its application to bring a 56-mile bicycle course and 1,000 people through Longboat Key as part of a 2012 event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
“Round Trip to Paris” featured guest soloist Viviane Hagner, violin, and guest conductor Clark Rundell for the Masterworks 5 series.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 4, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra enchants via a trip to the City of Light with Masterworks 5

'Round Trip to Paris,' aka Masterworks 5, was an outstanding performance in style, musicianship and execution.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2019
Batter up in Lakewood Ranch

Little League, Miss Manatee Softball host their opening days.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony Association should pay consequences; Mayor Brown was misleading in response

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig team up to fight the bad guys in the new sci-fi Western, “Cowboys and Aliens.”
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 3, 2011
Film Review: 'Cowboys & Aliens'

Suspend your disbelief and catch 'Cowboys & Aliens.' One need not be a devout fan of either genre to be entertained by this witty sci-fi Western.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
Grapplers ready to hit the mats

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High wrestling teams will square off Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
Special Turnaround

The Sarasota High girls basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Key leaders share wish lists

Representatives of community leaders shared their recommendations with the Longboat Key Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan La Sky, Executive Director Ann Frescura and Jimmy Bonner
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2019
Siesta Key chamber finds new friends at gift shop

The April business card exchange brought members to Sunshine and Sand Hidden Treasures.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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