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To develop the entire 18-acre Colony site, a developer needs approximately 3 acres of tennis courts, walking trails and other amenities that sit mostly within the middle of the property.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2015
Colony rec lease is up for grabs

Both the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort rec lease and its judgment will go to the highest bidder.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
School board approves millage rates, budget

With no members of the public present to offer comments, the Sarasota County School Board took about five minutes Tuesday evening to approve the fiscal year 2011 millage rates and final budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Partners in crime: Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black were 'arrested' Wednesday, Aug.7 for MDA's Lock-Up. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 7, 2013
Jailbirds for MDA Lock-Up

Susan Phillips, assistant to town manager, was 'arrested' on Wednesday, Aug. 7 to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2018
Riverview football falls to Venice

The defending state champion Indians handed the Rams a 19-2 loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This image shows the projects, which are located east of Lorraine Road and north of State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Major Lakewood Ranch projects advance

Planning commission recommends approval of two projects that will build more than 3,000 homes east of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of  the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota children promoting a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to attend a health summit Sept. 27.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2011
Sarasota plans children's health summit

A health summit planned for later this month will focus on issues related to healthy weight and preventing prescription drug misuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathie Micko and Maggie and Marko Sumney, of the Ghost Hunters SRQ, believe in spirits, but do so cautiously.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2013
Ghost Hunters skeptically chart paranormal activity

The Ghost Hunters SRQ, a Sarasota non-profit that uses science and tools to prove or disprove paranormal activity, shared their tactics with an audience full of believers in the paranormal at Braden River Library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 4, 2010
Stolen vases a grave concern for cemetery

More than 50 bronze vases were stolen recently from atop graves at the Sarasota Memorial Park, on Tamiami Trail. One grave belonged to a 4-year-old child.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photographer and nurse Gigi O'Dea photographs Hailey Cassella for her 1-year-old photo shoot, as her parents, Heather and David, watch. O'Dea reserves outside photo sessions for her neighbor's backyard and has brought props, including chicks and rabbits.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
Community snapshot: A friendship blooms

Country Creek neighbors mix their passions of photography, gardening.

  • East County
  • News
Carol B. Green lives in Sarasota.
  • By Carol Green |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: More specifics on job creation, please

Too bad. Too bad Florida's Republican voters couldn't unite behind the perfect candidate. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High senior Quillan Toler lays down a bunt during the sixth inning of the Lady Mustangs 7-0 victory over Tampa Jefferson in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals April 24.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep title hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team advanced to the Class 3A-Region 3 finals with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Saint Stephen's football team played its first game on its new field Oct. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2013
Falcons open new athletic center

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School officially opened its new $5 million state-of-the-art athletic facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jim Brown, the longest-tenured golf coach in Ohio State University history, was announced as the guest speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club’s 16th-annual Golf Outing.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2018
Legendary Ohio State golf coach to speak at local tournament

The Buckeyes won 17 Big Ten titles under his tutelage.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman has authored her first secular book on parenting from her experience teaching children and as a mother.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 2, 2016
Rabbi Elaine Glickman pens book for parents

"Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault" lends advice for parents looking to correct bratty behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 21, 2012
First of all, do no harm

First of all, do no harm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Janson fulfills Olympic dream

Lacy Janson is one of the most decorated pole-vaulters in U.S. history and now the Sarasota native can add Olympian to her list of accolades.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay in January, a survey of merchants impacted by street closures indicated the event hurt business in downtown Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2016
City reaches agreement on new Thunder by the Bay site

After the motorcycle festival generated complaints from businesses and residents, city officials believe they’ve negotiated a more palatable configuration for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 31, 2014
TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

  • Arts + Culture
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