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Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber, 88, still walks every day and comes up with designs for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Where is “Murf” Klauber now?

Five years after the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s closing, longtime owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and daughter Katie Moulton still talk Colony every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mark Comer, Lisa Woods, and Kim Stephenson in "The Cherry Orchard." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Cherry Orchard'

Theater Review: 'The Cherry Orchard'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2015
News Briefs

Osprey bridge closed for inspection; Lido Beach Holiday Inn fire forces evacuation; Osprey marina owner requests crosswalk

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
Business Observer 03.18.10

The Founders Club announced last week the opening of the Turnberry, a new one-story model by Todd Johnston Homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Neal, Observer launch contest for Central Park

Neal Communities has asked eight local groups to design benches for its new neighborhood. Residents can vote for their favorite on YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • News
Jo and Al Goldis having some fun at Donte's Den "Top Dog." Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 7, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • May 22, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville in the state semifinals Feb. 19, at the Lakeland Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Mustangs face Niceville in girls basketball Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

IPOC should sue Longboat Key Club and Resort parties; The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Devin Valadez, a student at Freedom Elementary School, reads a book about Abraham Lincoln with his mother, Kerry, at the Braden River Branch Library. Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2015
Library aims to improve student reading skills

A new program at the Braden River Library pairs children and parents to make reading addictive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Elderly victim to fight back

A man steals a woman's purse and throws her belongings out his car window during a high-speed chase. Said the 87-year-old victim: 'I want to hit him over the head with my cane.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sally Schule wih a puppy
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 14, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

What happens at Saks ...; Fitness queen stops in Sarasota; War stories from Lido Shores; A few extra pounds

  • Arts + Culture
Prior to the Sept. 19 community meeting regarding construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse information posters.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
New lift station team seeks community input on project

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum last Thursday for residents, whose faith in the project is shaken.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janet Hunter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 8, 2015
People with Purpose: Janet Hunter

Janet Hunter, a longtime volunteer in Sarasota, discusses where her passions lie after 24 years of involvement in the community — as well as why she feels a personal obligation to pay it back.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
Mustangs, Pirates advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team won the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 14. The Pirate boys and Lady Mustangs both were runners-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
DueAll Construction, the contractor Willowbrook’s homeowners association hired, began repairs to buildings in October.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
DueAll to begin more work on more Willowbrook homes

The contractor completing repairs on 51 homes in Willowbrook defends the pace of its work.

  • East County
  • News
University of Central Florida junior Joey Pascuzzi has three years of eligibility left, after joining the Knights’ rugby team last spring.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2013
National Champ: Joey Pascuzzi

Former Lakewood Ranch High tight end Joey Pascuzzi transitioned from football to rugby last spring. Last month he helped lead the University of Central Florida to its first national title.

  • East County
  • Sports
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