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  • By Jay Yablon |
  • April 10, 2013
My View: Time to rebuild The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

At the three-day meeting that our Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association held in February, I opened with a statement to Colony owners that our Association had become a house divided on the specific issue of whether to try to rehabilitate the existing units at The Colony, or whether to rebuild new units.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Arleane Stier, 94, says growing up during the Great Depression instilled in her a sense of gratitude.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2017
Longboat resident reflects on life during the Great Depression

For Arleane Stier, going through one of the toughest periods in American history instilled a lasting sense of gratitude.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 31, 2014
East County to offer a range of fall festivities

East County will feature a range of Halloween or fall festivals Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • News
Ricardo Rhodes danced the role of Apollo in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Courtesy Photo
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 1, 2015
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet tributes Rudolf Nureyev

The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Apollo," Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar" and Rudolf Nureyev's "Raymonda Act III."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 25, 2012
Bridge bites: A dummy reversal

N-S stumble into 4♠, and West leads A♦. Declarer can count five Spade tricks and four Clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Our view

Crist gets a gift: marijuana

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Karen Mahoney, with Erin and Teddy; Sally Langer, with Molly; Gino Dilallo, with Casey, Bo, Murphy and Gabby; and Dave Thomas, with Dakota and Andy, enjoy their daily jaunts on the Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Island Beat: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market

Scott Dolan has been coming to Siesta since he was a child. He's been a full-time resident since 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2011
Lady Pirates edge past Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High softball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 1-0 in a pivotal district game Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2010
Sarasota County schedules paving meeting

The other half of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved in August. The project will be completed in February 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tampa Bay Rays Head Athletic Trainer Ron Porterfield, right, teaches wrist exercises to Braden River pitcher Brooks Nelson.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Rays trainer works with Braden River

Head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield has been working on strength and conditioning with the Pirates since October.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Changing of the Guard

For the past five years, Mike Mullen has preached the importance of family and unity.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 5, 2013
TWIS Asks: Roast

TWIS Asks: Roast

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 3, 2012
District 26 Umps opening up the cages

District 26 Little League umpires are opening up the cages at Braden River Little League from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Pinchers opens Lakewood Ranch location; John Neal Homes opens new models; Medallion acquires home sites in Twin Rivers; Premier Sotheby's adds four associates

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Current mission: rip tide awareness

Key firefighters are working to spread awareness about the threat of rip tides.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 28, 2012
Season of Sharing kicks off 13th year of community philanthropy

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will partner with local nonprofits this holiday season to benefit at-risk families in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spring breakers enjoy a game of volleyball Friday, March 23, on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Siesta Key's Spring Breakdown

After Siesta Key Beach and the area have received numerous accolades this past year, spring break numbers show an increase in activity.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mariah Robertson

Lakewood Ranch High senior outside hitter Mariah Robertson recorded 23 kills, five aces and 14 assists to help power the Lady Mustangs to victories over Southeast and St. Petersburg Lakewood in the Lakewood Ranch Preseason Tournament Aug. 21 and 22. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 11, 2012
How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2015
LISTEN: Keeping it simple with Los Demolirs

LISTEN: Keeping it simple with Los Demolirs

  • Arts + Culture
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