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Chuck Whittall, CEO of Unicorp National Developments Inc., was on hand in July 2018 when demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort structures got underway.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 5, 2019
Both sides list potential witnesses in Colony lawsuit

Longboat Key leaders could possibly be called upon for testimony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chase Jones took the Sunrise Cube to ArtCenter Manatee July 27 and will bring it to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts in August.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
Artist enlightens the community on project

Chase Jones, from Lakewood Ranch, is a multimedia artist going on tour with his project, called the Sunrise Cube. He hopes to shed light on the project and in the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Public Tennis Center nears completion

The town hopes to complete the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's $732,000 renovation project by Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1333 Vista Drive was built in 2018. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,844 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 30, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $7.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
"The Fence" is coming back again this fall. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 17, 2019
United Photo Industries announces winners of 'The Fence' photo exhibit

The Brooklyn-based organization revealed that five Sarasota photographers made the list of regional winners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • February 14, 2012
Neighborhood Love Letter: "Dear Gillespie Park"

Neighborhood Love Letter: "Dear Gillespie Park"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Marvin Quin, Lew Lawrence and Rob Harlan aboard Quin’s 37-foot sailboat at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Skippers disagree with push for bridge changes

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force is circulating a petition to prohibit certain bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gavin Root.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob and Peggy Donaldson say they don’t yet have any specific plans for Valentine’s Day, but they expect they will stay home and enjoy fresh seafood for dinner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Bob and Peggy Donaldson

Nothing reaffirms life and love with such alarming clarity as a near-death experience

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 14, 2018
Townsend “Townie” Reed Morey Jr

Townsend "Townie" Reed Morey Jr passed away at the age of 87, he was from Longboat Key Florida and died in Albany New York, the US Naval Officer's service was August 10, 2018 at 9:30 am and his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of th

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota-based J MAR Cleaning Services began cleaning Downtown Improvement DIstrict sidewalks this week. The crew is starting in Newtown and will begin pressure cleaning Main Street sidewalks this weekend.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
Districts demand increased levels of service

Both the Downtown Improvement District and St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District have plans to spend more for cleaning and landscaping services than the city can provide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County's Emergency Operations Center was bustling on Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2017
Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation for low-lying areas

Those living in mobile and manufactured homes also told to evacuate

  • East County
  • News
Although gyms were excluded from the state's initial reopening plans, they will be allowed to open as long as the businesses maintain social distancing and follow other health guidelines. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2020
DeSantis expands reopening to include gyms, more

Beginning Monday, restaurants, stores, museums and libraries will be allowed to open at 50% capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission's decision authorizes the city to proceed with the phased-in installation of paid parking on high-demand downtown streets.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2018
City Commission OKs downtown meters

A divided commission voted 3-2 to implement staff recommendations on parking policy, which includes plans to bring back on-street paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 14, 2018
Town seeks bids for Colony demolition

A circuit court judge Wednesday evening denied two motions to stop the town from demolishing most of the buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo St. Armands leaders look forward to an ordinance regulating seasonal events in the heart of the Circle, which they say add congestion without offering any benefits to Circle stakeholders.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
St. Armands businesses await events ordinance

Stakeholders on St. Armands Circle say April's St. Armands Fine Art Festival reinforced the need for a seasonal restriction on special events in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 20, 2017
Cops Corner 10.26

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
1. Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeated as the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2020
A year of triumph: The top-10 moments of the East County high school sports season

Multiple aea athletes got national and state recognition for their accomplishments this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Debbie Andreacci and Beth Hocking. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2020
Million dollar effort for Peridia Golf and Country Club

Peridia Golf and Country Club residents collect almost two tons in food for Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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