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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2010
Colony memories

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will close Sunday, Aug. 15, after 41 years of operation. The landmark resort is a place where many memories have been made.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Group solicits new ideas for city's power source

Looking for a way out of a 30-year utility agreement with FPL, a group of Sarasotans is sponsoring a contest seeking designs for a new electric utility for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Manatee names new community services director

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker has named Brenda Rogers the new director of the Community Services Department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Twins make strides for donation effort

Devon and Reagan Sullivan hope to raise $12,000 this year to help InStride.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2010
The Islandside 'gift' factor

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and Mayor George Spoll disagree about how much money the club should have to pay to compensate for the loss of Islandside open space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 12, 2010
artsEXPO promotes creative networking

The Sarasota County Arts Council makes good on its arts-advocacy agenda by bringing back artsEXPO for a second year in a row.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zach Hoppe

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Zach Hoppe recorded 27 strikeouts and allowed just two walks in 11 innings of work this past week, improving his record to 2-0 on the season. Hoppe also is batting .333 through the first four games of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Victoria Krupa

Victoria Krupa, 17, is enjoying a stellar junior year as Cardinal Mooney's goalkeeper for the lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
When Caroline Birch isn't busy handing out lemons on street corners, she enjoys playing softball, hanging out with friends and going to the beach, she said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
When Life Hands You Lemons

Instead of receiving gifts on her birthday, 12-year-old Caroline Birch gave to others.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office lends staff for RNC security; Siesta Key Village radio ads continue

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mike and Sheila Lewis, of Siesta Sports Rentals, will rent what you need to have fun on the beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Siesta Sports Rentals

Mike and Sheila Lewis, owners of Siesta Sports Rentals, bought the equipment rental store in '95 from the British couple who started it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Founders of Boost Studio, Christine Koch and Steve Boris, take a break from branding at their home office.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Boost Studio

Boost Studio, founded by graphic designers Steve Boris and Christine Koch, is a brand design-based business that creates and manages brands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
GWIZ, which emphasizes hands-on learning, will undergo significant renovations in an attempt to better meet the demands of the community and its visitors.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2012
GWIZ to undergo makeover

Under the direction of a new CEO, GWIZ aims to meet community demands, starting with a complete retrofit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kincaid
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Restaurants close for summer vacation; New wedding specialist is good at tying the knots; Columbia Restaurant to benefit area non-profits

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Siesta Key Chamber to tee off with annual golf tourney

The tournament is played annually honor of Paul Ralson, who served as the chamber's executive director from 1998 to 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bill Muth says he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and grandchildren.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Muth

Ashton Elementary Principal Bill Muth is ready to retire after serving 26 years as a principal in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 7, 2012
The 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Festival Offers Emerging Film, Music and Art

The 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Festival Offers Emerging Film, Music and Art

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Gabby Halula

Gabby Halula, 18, is a senior at Sarasota High School and one of the captains of Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Will Little
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sarasota couple hits the 'Little Big Leagues'; Booker High grads' acting careers on fire

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 26, 2012
The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot

The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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