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The Colony Association presented a $3.1 million offer for a Colony rec lease today that was accepted in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2015
Colony Association acquires triple debtor estate for $3.1 million

A $3.1 million offer for a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort triple debtor estate was awarded to the Colony Association Friday in court. But a rec lease and a rec lease judgment are still in dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 8269 Grande Shores Drive for $1.5 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,718 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

A Pomelo Park home on 65th Avenue East tops the week's sales at $2.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Wagner Realty's Diane Lee says the company is excited about its move to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch still a powerful hub

Wagner Realty is the latest to feel the draw of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • June 14, 2023
One Park Sarasota: An Exceptional Residential Centerpiece, Designed With the City in Mind

One Park Sarasota remains fully committed to fostering a good partnership with the City of Sarasota and the local community to bring this one-of-kind luxury development to life for the residents of Sarasota to enjoy.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Manatee to put brakes on trolley

A grant that's helped fund Longboat Key's Manatee County trolley route expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has funded projects such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City, county CRA mediation exposes raw nerve

The city and county are trying to work out a dispute regarding the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but tensions still remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer D.K. Morton spent 13 years traveling around the world, and says moving back to Sarasota in 1983 was the best decision he ever made. This year, Morton celebrates 30 years working at Morton’s Gourmet Market.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 21, 2013
Gourmet Guru

After 30 years of working at Morton's Gourmet Market, D.K. Morton can truly say there's no place like home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Firefighter-paramedic Jeff Bullock pins new lieutenant Ron Koper's badge to his uniform. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat Key fire department holds ceremony for retirement and promotion

Lt. Alan Jenkins retires after 12 years with the department. Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper was promoted to lieutenant in Jenkins's place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All is well

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 19, 2022
The best day trips from the Sarasota-Bradenton area

These locales offer an action-packed itinerary for a quick getaway, just a short drive away.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
Spirit of America: Jeanette Nowaski

The Bay Haven kindergarten teacher has found unique ways to connect with her students while learning online.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Usher says the county’s recycling collection agency, Waste Management, will be equipping their trucks with large automated arms to pick up the new carts. Photo by Brynn Mechem
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 7, 2019
Sarasota County aims for single-stream recycling by January

The switch signals a utility rate increase for residents of the unincorporated county areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Jay McHargue and M. Stephen Long, of Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Inc. Executive Director Deidre L. Danmeyer and Ed Lucke, of Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Business Observer

Habitat for Humanity receives $18,000 grant ; Children's World hosts 50th anniversary bash; Katie Knight appointed to CareerEdge funders' board

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 3: Matt Bower

Meet the candidate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Renderings courtesy of Hoyt Architects)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 26, 2022
Hotel, restaurant project planned for Main Street near One Main Plaza

A new tower with 35 condos, 120 hotel rooms and a restaurant is nearing approval on Main Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 17, 2012
Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 27

Sergio Albuquerque captured the sunset’s reflections on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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