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By Alex Mahadevan |
July 28, 2016

VIDEO: Unicorp buys Colony rec property for $22 million

The Orlando-based firm with plans to revitalize the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort moves a step closer to its goal, and begins demolition at the iconic property.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
June 25, 2014

Vehicle disrupts Siesta shorebird nests

Sarasota Audubon Society members and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission suspect an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) Monday, disturbed or destroyed Siesta Key shorebird nests - including those of nesting snowy plovers.

Siesta Key
News

By Bradford Saivetz |
August 1, 2012

My View: Anatomy of getting on the Town Commission

What follows is a recapitulation of those posted messages leading up to the surprising appointment - over many of applicants - two weeks ago of Terry Gans to the Town Commission after the resignation of Hal Lenobel.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
June 10, 2009

A pat for the AJAX pavers

What a difference 14 years makes. For those who lived on Longboat Key in 1995, the last time Gulf of Mexico Drive was repaved, you probably remember how long and excruciating that process was.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 24, 2012

Colony extension delayed again

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension to rebuild the resort, although it comes with contingencies and hinges on who controls the resort moving forward.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
November 4, 2014

Cantrell ousts Aranibar

Longtime MTI director Mary Cantrell hopes to create a new culture, atmosphere for the Manatee County School District.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
June 21, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black knows how to make a good barbecue. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By June LeBell |
March 19, 2014

Tidbites

Verdi's 'Jerusalem' meets MoZaic; The Honey Tree Cafe offers dining all day; and The Serving Spoon owner earns his angel wings.

Arts + Culture

By Kristen Herhold |
January 6, 2016

Katz, 100, was small in stature, yet larger than life

Florence Katz died Dec. 26. Her magnum opus is her decades of service throughout the community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Josh Siegel |
August 2, 2013

Goodwill launches food drive

The public can donate food to any Goodwill location in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties from Aug. 4 through Aug. 10.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
April 22, 2015

Obituary: Andrew Perrine ‘Perry’ Monroe Jr.

Andrew Perrine “Perry” Monroe Jr., 91, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and New Canaan, Conn., died April 10.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
September 23, 2009

Mustangs coach celebrates milestones

Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz will celebrate his 50th birthday and his 25th season coaching with a charity golf tournament Oct. 3-4.

East County
Sports

By Robin Hartill |
February 8, 2012

2011 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year: Sue Wolverton

The Kiwanis Club honor wasn't on Sue Wolverton's bucket list. But the surprise award motivates her to do more of what she's always done: aim higher.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 24, 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.'

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
July 7, 2011

Commission hits the brakes on meters

About 460 downtown parking spaces got some change at Tuesday's Sarasota City Commission meeting - and it wasn't in the form of coins. The commission voted to bag parking meters until Oct. 1 to allow the city to gather input from downtown business owners.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
April 20, 2015

City to explore Circle garage options

After hearing an update on a St. Armands Circle parking study, the City Commission unanimously voted to further examine its options for constructing a garage in the area.