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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Jill Felix Colton

Jill Felix Colton, 69, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlye Perrigo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carlye Perrigo

The Riverview High sophomore talks being inspired by the Olympics and her love of travel

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Bone Island Regatta will begin May 18 at Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Foundation postpones Sarasota-Havana Regatta

The foundation did not receive OFAC approval in time for a Feb. 15 deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
T. Georgiano's, Bernardo booties, $199
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 7, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fall into Florida

Clara Reynardus de Villanueva shares her personal style tips for enjoying fall in Florida

  • Black Tie
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 30, 2012
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
20 N. Washington Blvd.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 22, 2015
Are 86 spaces a deal-breaker?

A parcel in a prime location at the corner of “Main and Main” generates one bid, even after a deadline extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. “Al” Hogle, of Sarasota, died Monday, May 14, in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. He was 63.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Loss of a Leader'

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle died this week in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. In his wake, he leaves a department transformed by his commitment to service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longtime SMART volunteer Gail Clifton leads Carly, a pony in SMART's carriage therapy program, out for lessons. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2018
SMART therapy program receives grant from license plate revenues

Grant will support a therapeutic carriage driving program in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
In October, Colony Lender LLC filed lawsuits against unit owners seeking more than $5 million in damages for unpaid rent plus interest on a disputed recreational services lease that includes former Colony tennis courts. (file photo)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Trustee proposes $625,000 Colony rec lease settlement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is attempting to bury a Colony rec lease and also has its eye on acquiring a $23 million judgment from another trustee too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alan Jackson wrestled in the 135-pound weight class at the Mustang Duals Tournament Jan. 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch grapplers host first school tourney

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished second at the first Mustang Duals Tournament Jan 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Man robs Lakewood Ranch bank

According to sheriff's office reports, at about 9:15 a.m., deputies responded to a bank robbery at SunTrust Bank located at 6135 Exchange Way, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Attendees fill their plates with salad, hush puppies, friend and grilled fish, coleslaw and key lime pies at last year’s fish fry.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 21, 2015
Historical Society casts net for fish fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society will hold its 11th annual Old Thyme Fish Fry on Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Wild, Asima Palmer and Andrew Vac
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Kiwanis books meeting schedule

The next Kiwanis Club meeting is at noon on Oct. 19 at The Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brad Pitt stars in “The Tree of Life.”
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 29, 2011
Film Review: 'The Tree of Life'

Remember being blown away by Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 1968? That's how I felt viewing Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life." A religious experience without being preachy, the film is an all-out assault on the senses.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 27, 2009
My View

The $100 million high school

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pat Kaufman (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 7, 2014
Artist Pat Kaufman exhibits her colorful career

Pat Kaufman's work will be on display from Jan. 7 through Feb. 4, at Plymouth Harbor. There's an opening reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 24, 2010
SYC unveils new $14.5 million facility

The Sarasota Yacht Club has been busier than ever as members and the general public continue to seek out their first glimpses of the new building-even though the grand opening is more than a month away, scheduled for April 23 through April 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 10, 2017
Students go full-STEAM ahead at olympics

Braden River Middle School hosts annual STEAM Olympics for some fun, competitive play.

  • East County
  • News
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