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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: The Colony

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort remains mired in legal issues, but the association of unit owners says that won't stop them from moving forward with redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 18, 2021
Dazzling Displays

The 10th anniversary of Holiday Festival of Lights illuminates UTC and beyond with lighted Christmas trees, fireworks, Santa parades and events for the whole family to enjoy.

  • LWR Life
Runners in the Sarasota Music Marathon work their way down the slope of the Ringling Bridge on a foggy February morning.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
Travelers take note: Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay hits street Sunday

The race will temporary close roads near Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bernadette DiPino joined the Sarasota Police Department as chief of police in December 2012. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
DiPino resigns as Sarasota police chief

Bernadette DiPino will depart her position at the end of the week, and city administration has begun the process of selecting an interim chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighborhood groups say commissioners ignored  their concerns in OKing South Bridge-area rules.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Siesta setback vote dismays vocal residents

Residents are upset the commission didn't listen to what they had to say, but should get a break before any hotel plans are drawn up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
It's time to turn back the clocks

It's time to turn the clock forward and savor an extra hour of evening sunshine: Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A group of town officials and Key residents are working to create a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it’s headed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2013
Town Provides Consultant Draft Questions

Town Manager Dave Bullock facilitated a town working group meeting Monday that got together to create a list of questions it expects a consultant to answer later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Edward Alley become co-producer of the SILL series in 2009 and host last year. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2019 Music Mondays series kicks off Jan. 7

Edward Alley reflects on what he's learned after a year of hosting the Music Mondays lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
Mar Vista Dockside chef prepares his contribution to the Garden Club's Taste of the Keys presentation on video. Courtesy photo
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 12, 2021
Longboat Key Garden Club forges on

In lieu of gathering hundreds of people in one place, the club is turning to videography to keep their fundraising on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Both the city and potential private operator say public access to the beach, pool and pavilion area will be maintained under a proposed lease agreement.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
Residents await Lido pavilion plans

Lido Key residents say they’ve gotten no details on a lease agreement that would turn the Lido Beach pool and pavilion over to a private operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2020
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida celebrates 10th Cooking for Wishes with circus celebration

Cooking for Wishes: A Circus Spectacular was hosted Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Angeleah Halaby, stroke coordinator for Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, outlines how the technology is used.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 17, 2020
The need-to-know on telehealth

Have questions about virtual medicine? We have you covered.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 74: Lisa Stortstrom

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: Tommy Gregory

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Season's first turtle nest spotted

Casey Key can lay claim to the first sea-turtle nest of the season in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2016
Sarasota County staff recommends impact fee hike

Next week, county commissioners will consider plans to phase in larger fees for new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One pole is located on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 13, 2019
New downtown poles usher in 5G era to Sarasota

Medians around the city are seeing the addition of some new poles. But what are they?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 2, 2020
County closures, collection schedule affected by Labor Day

Several county buildings will be closed Sept. 7 and collections services will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new development will feature 232 multifamily units with an age restriction of 55 years or older. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Commission OKs residential project on Honore

The complex will have an age restriction for residents ages 55 and older.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 25, 2020
Triumph of a noble cause

On the 400th anniversary of the Puritans settling in the New World, the story of the repatriation of Williams Bradford’s history of Plymouth Colony is a vivid reminder of why our nation exists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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