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Conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of the former site of the Colony Beach and Tennis resort.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Colony redevelopment slated for P&Z judgment

Unicorp National Developments Inc. is scheduled to testify on it application for redeveloping the former site of the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judy Graham, Mote trustee, with John and Deborah Dart. Courtesy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Mote VIPs enjoy first look at 'Survivors'

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's new limited-time exhibit, 'Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations,' features special guests from the animal kingdom such as the peacock mantis shrimp, blue-ringed octopus and the Vietnamese mossy frog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Assault with a deadly wea-pen? March 17, 2000 - 11:56 a.m. 4000 block GMD. Assault. An irate customer threw an ink pen at a rental agent. The customer grabbed her arm and cussed at her. The customer was upset because the agent wouldn't give her a list of addresses of available properties. Police are searching for the attacker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch’s Andrew Hertzfeld, who hit a hole-in-one, amazed his golf buddies Michael Krasnoff, Merrill Hoyt and Lowell Lakritz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2019
Temple takes swing for charity

Lakewood Ranch resident hits hole-in-one.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2018
Heritage Harbour women bring a full house

Stoneybrook women enjoy annual card and game party.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney has two goals this season: to haul in at least 10 rebounds in every game and to help the Cougars earn a trip to the Lakeland Center — the site of the Class 3A Final Four.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
ONE STEP AHEAD: Antonio Blakeney

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 assists, while helping lead the Cougars to an impressive 6-0 start.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
County considers offers for surplus land

Sarasota County has received two bids for 10 acres of land near the intersection of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 20, 2017
All Angels sends off snowbirds

Parishioners gathered for a beach barbecue on April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bright and colorful Lilly Pulitzer fabrics give the master suite a Caribbean feel.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 7, 2012
Interior designers race to showcase skills

The Sarasota Chapter of the Interior Design Society challenged its members to take a commercial space at 100 Central Ave. and, in less than four weeks, turn it into a move-in-ready, loft-style live/work space, featuring living and dining rooms, a master suite, art gallery, library and artist's studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 31 Fruits of their labor 8:52 a.m. -- 5100 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that during the past week, someone picked about 100 oranges and grapefruits from fruit trees on her property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dale and Ruth Warland and Joseph Caulkins
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 17, 2010
Key Chorale 'Our New Era Takes Off'

Key Chorale 'Our New Era Takes Off'

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
All-women choir's performances are a lark

The University Park Women's Club Park Larks' performance season hits a high note as the group sings in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Town commissioners consider iPad purchase

The Longboat Key Town Commission will decide whether the town should purchase iPads for commissioners, which would cost taxpayers $4,200.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key resident Charles “Chuck” Nechtem, president and CEO of Charles Nechtem Associates Inc., uprooted his life to make both a professional and a personal move to Longboat Key five years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
BUSINESS & PLEASURE: Charles Nechtem Associates Inc.

A Longboat Key-based company continues to thrive five years after its relocation from New Jersey. The company is also attracting its clients to the Key for annual meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Richardson

Palm-Aire resident Jean Richardson used her driver to record an ace Oct. 25, on the 133-yard No. 9 of the Champions Course. The ace was Richardson's sixth career hole-in-one and her first since she began playing at Palm-Aire 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Raymaker, a Willis Smith Construction project executive, stands in front of Station No. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2018
Built for the future of Sarasota

Sarasota County firehouses earn American Public Works Association award.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Sue Hudgens, a patient at Windsor Reflections at Lakewood Ranch, interacts with Angie Kowalski-Lee, a licensed practical nurse. Kowalski-Lee's dedication to her patients makes her a role model at the facility. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2020
Love of the job leads to award for Lakewood Ranch nurse

Lakewood Ranch resident named 2020 'Caregiver of the Year.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 16, 2018
Temple Emanu-El kicks off first day of religious school

Temple Emanu-El celebrated the first day of its religious school on Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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