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Wendy and Stan pictured Friday, May 10, with their 6-day-old cygnets. Photos courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Swan family: The next generation

Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 18, 2014
Association vows to fight $5.1 million demand

Association President Jay Yablon says Unicorp and Colony Lender 'are at the heart of a hostile strategy to take over the Colony.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pianist Randy Estelle
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Randy Estelle

Pianist Randy Estelle will usher in the Christmas season with a holiday performance this weekend at Christian Retreat in the East County. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2010
Contractors see Colony differently

One inspector says the buildings are in 'sound shape'; the other says he saw mold and fungi.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trust me you’ll get used to it — our new design.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Lyle
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 22, 2011
Theater Review: 'Cowgirls'

"Cowgirls," at Florida Studio Theatre, ropes in the audience right away with its eclectic group of characters, each clearly defined by six talented actors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2009
First-time buyers push home sales 8.9%

The Manatee Association of Realtors today reported a sixth consecutive month of sales gains thanks to first-time home buyers taking advantage of the most favorable conditions.

  • East County
  • News
Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 31, 2010
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Sanborn Studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

New regulations proposed for scrap metal; County to dedicate historical marker

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Residents were most united regarding the proposed Siesta Promenade development at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, which has generated concerns about traffic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 28, 2017
Siesta residents weigh in on Siesta Promenade, Big Pass, Beach Road and more

The Siesta Key Association surveyed its members to find out what residents think about the biggest issues facing the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Rev. Vincent Carroll will retire Dec. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
Rev. Carroll to retire from 50-year ministry

Longboat Island Chapel’s senior minister, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, will retire Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Satorius  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 28, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 29, 2017

Rodger Rohde, Richard Satorius, Joanna Brown, Dana Kampmann and Leo "Fish" Pinkowski died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Engineer Anne Ross was promoted to assistant town manager. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 9, 2013
Bullock hires assistant town manager

The manager position was created to find a town manager successor and look for future managers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team celebrates its second district championship in three years after defeating Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2013
District Champs: ODA baseball

The ODA baseball team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26. Both teams now will advance to the regional quarterfinals May 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Kessler, Clay Graham, Larry Wade and Bob Thompson, pictured with two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, center, all hail from Zanesville, Ohio.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic

More than one hundred golfers hit the course for the annual Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic March 5-6 at The Concession Golf Club. Each of the 21 foursomes was paired up with a celebrity golfer, including two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh and former NFL running back Robert Smith, among others. Proceeds from the event, which was hosted by the Concession Charities, will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Police Department is still investigating a criminal investigation of double billing requested by the city manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2011
City fires employee over billing snafu

An audit of the Newtown Summer Youth Program has prompted a criminal investigation and will lead to increased oversight from city staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
News Briefs

New College Foundation makes appointment; Ringling Picnic hosts evening festival Friday; Free document shredding offered Saturday

  • Sarasota
  • News
The member with the longest snake was deemed the club president. Photo courtesy of Jill Spelman
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 11, 2014
Shedding light on the Sarasota Snake Club

Sarasota is known as being the home of such attractions as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Unconditional Surrender statue and ... the Sarasota Snake Club?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city now expects substantial completion of the State Street parking garage to take place in March, not February, and for the project to be finalized in April. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
Delays, progress at State Street garage

Although the completion of the State Street parking garage has been pushed back a month, developers of commercial property at the site are moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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