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The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Rathbun, a 32-year veteran of Orange County Fire Rescue, has been named chief of Sarasota County Fire Department. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2022
Sarasota County names new fire chief

After a nine-month search, retired Orange County Deputy Chief David Rathbun has been named new chief of the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Cooper will be the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School starting July 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2020
Nolan Middle School to have new principal next year

East County schools to see some administrative changes in 2020-2021 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Brown plans to meet with representatives of the Sarasota Ballet and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall this month.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 6, 2019
Brown plans to look into details of black box theater

Ringling says it makes sense to remove black box theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 15, 2021
Longboat Key planning to open new fire station in May

The Longboat Observer got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s construction site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kent Ringquist is the new AD at Lakewood Ranch High. Courtesy photo Madison Aker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Mustangs pick new athletic director

Kent Ringquist, a physical education teacher at the school, will head the Lakewood Ranch High athletics program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jessica Percel, Dawn Bouck and Teresa Mast. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 14, 2021
Builders have the right stuff in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association stuffs backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Apartment projects like CitySide have made the Rosemary District an affordable option compared to downtown, but the neighborhood remains unaffordable for many working class residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Amid building boom, leaders grapple with Rosemary District density

The Rosemary Residential Overlay District effectively spurred redevelopment in the area — but has it run its course?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rendering of an affordable housing project proposed by the late Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff. Citing frustration with city regulations, Vengroff abandoned the idea after spending three years and $300,000 on it.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 2, 2019
Affordable housing requires whole solution

The answer to Sarasota's lack of affordable housing is simple, but few communities are willing to commit to what's necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat all in Sarasota?

It makes sense. But two things are missing: a champion to pull it off and citizens who want it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
New Pass Bridge delays expected Tuesday afternoon as maintenance work performed. FILE
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2016
Delays expected through 4 p.m. Tuesday at New Pass Bridge on Longboat Key

Maintenance work will cause bridge to be open often

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The developer of the proposed St. Regis project at the site of the now-cleared property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive wants to set up a sales office on the property.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 4, 2018
Longboat commissioners reject sales office proposal

He will make new request to Planning & Zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Town encounters code conundrum

P&Z board members struggle to strengthen town codes while not infringing on property owners' rights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of November.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 29, 2020
Longboat Key takes steps toward in-person meetings

It's unclear which four commissioners will meet in person.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
News Briefs

East County high schools receive 'A' grades; School district fails to win money for STEM grant

  • East County
  • News
Phoebe Jessop, a member of Girl Scout Troop 97, looks over at her fellow scouts during while riding. Horseback riding was one of the outdoor activities the troop could do safely. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2021
Scouts prepared to meet in person in east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch-area Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops aren't letting the pandemic keep them from achieving their goals.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 17110 Verona Place sold for $1.85 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,767 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 24-28 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"Madeline's Madeline" opens Opens Aug. 10. Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 20, 2018
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bill Nelson
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 11, 2015
Another appeaser

In spite of the American people’s overwhelming opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson claims there is ‘no other available alternative.’ He’s voting for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon has kicked off enforcement of the Key's new turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Sea turtle enforcement starts with education

Property owners will get time to learn about new turtle-related rules before enforcement begins next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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