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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 30, 2013
Colony drama continues in bankruptcy court Nov. 22

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May told Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties last week he's 'sticking to' a schedule that leaves the day open for motions and a settlement review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • August 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., at the overpass for University Parkway. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'I-75 pileup yields no fatalities'

A 47-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Oct. 5 resulted in 52 injuries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota High receives $50,000 tech boost

The donation will be used to buy Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire wireless graphing calculators for five Sarasota classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barry Hinckley lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife and two sons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
New golf pro tees off at Concession Golf Club

Barry Hinckley assumed the role of head golf pro at The Concession Golf Club at the end of January.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rye Road development.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Jam on Rye?

Mill Creek residents worry the addition of more than 1,000 homes will exacerbate a traffic situation that’s already sticky.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Our view

Two to take the town forward

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This sketch, by the city's Principal Urban Designer Andrew Georgiadis, shows the conceptual plan for the State Street garage's "pad" building as it faces Lemon Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2013
City Commission selects State Street garage design

After months of discussion, commissioners decided on a six-story garage plan that will feature an adjacent commercial building with live/work units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Many orchestral musicians might find being on the road impossible," James Ehnes says. "But in the solo world, there's an intoxicating sense of control and a great deal of artistic freedom."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
Virtuoso reality

East County violinist James Ehnes takes a rare break at home before hitting the road with the Toronto Symphony.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
District revisits gatehouse options

Supervisors now are considering two options, both of which eliminate or reduce the presence of gate attendants.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Delaney knows revenge from the mob is always a possibility. But instead of living in fear, he just tries to be cautious and aware of his surroundings. If he doesn't live his life, then they've won, he says.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 7, 2008
Covert's Operation

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident and veteran NBA referee Bob Delaney, aka Bobby Covert, uncovers his life infiltrating the mob in his autobiography.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Robert Siekmann suggested the entire commission review the town’s three pension plans at least twice a month. Photo by Dora Walters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2011
TOP STORY FEB.: Commission focuses on pension problem

The commission spent more than three hours Monday discussing the town's increasing unfunded liability in its three pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Camp Better America Executive Director of Community Affairs Gene Sweeney, co-founder Kathleen Gagg and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing owner Col. John Saputo are hoping the community will join their efforts to support military families.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Returning the Salute

Kathleen Gagg is working to honor military veterans by helping them reintegrate into civilian life through her nonprofit, Camp Better America.

  • East County
  • News
The current Osprey fishing pier was built in 1973.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Osprey fishing pier reconstruction back on track

After a drawn-out permitting process, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier on Little Sarasota Bay has moved into the design phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks Reclaimed water pipes are being installed along State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
BRU nears irrigation line completion

Braden River Utilities has completed work west of Interstate 75 in its quest to bring reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2015
Letters to the editor: Sarasota 7.2.15

Sarasota Observer readers write letters to the editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Honor Rescue launches program; Collision yields injuries; Water District approves proposed millage rate; LECOM welcomes largest class

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • December 28, 2011
Bridge Bites: Eschewing the finesse

I cannot recall seeing the word 'eschew' other than in bridge books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Pam Eubanks Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams, 70, also helped secure a hearing loop system at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2014
Court takes up 'hearing' initiative

Resident's plea prompts U.S. Supreme Court to improve listening options.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 21, 2009
Volunteers needed for merchant rally

In response to the impending closure of Sarasota News and Books, at Saturday's rally downtown merchants will ask residents to pledge to spend $50 per month in their three favorite locally-owned stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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