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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — The Scene Shop

This foundation on which the Asolo’s artistry stands is constructed at the Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center. The 45,000-square-foot space lies on an unassuming stretch of Tallevast Road, hidden behind the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airpor

  • Arts + Culture
The southern half of Longboat Key, pictured, has mostly planned-development neighborhoods and condominiums, while north-end construction is more eclectic.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
Vision for the Future

An upcoming Urban Land Institute study will help the town plan its short- and long-term goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This is a photo of a model unit at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. The squatters will be required to take off their shoes upon entering the units, so as not to scuff the new floors.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Squatters pay cash for keys to Colony

APRIL FOOLS - Neighbors of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort say current guests are squatters, not celebrities, and they want them out of here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Lapovsky at the site of the former Colony, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
Preserve Longboat seeks a few tweaks to Colony development plan

Preserve Longboat President David Lapovsky says Unicorp's development plan is close to what the group seeks on the site of the former Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Riverview in three sets tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his leadership role at Coastal Orthopedics, Dr. Arthur Valadie recognizes the need to expand to meet the needs of a growing population out east. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 17, 2022
Coastal Orthopedics completes a major expansion

A construction and build-out project with a price tag of more than $30 million positions a fast-growing medical group to meet East County’s current and future demand.

  • LWR Life
A view of the beach at Longboat Key, Florida.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 22, 2020
Town expects borrow between $21 million-$28.5 million for beaches

Town Manager Tom Harmer estimates Longboat Key will borrow between $21 million and $28.5 million in bonds for its beach management plan.

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  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 15, 2021
Prominent Sarasota eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Pirates, Mustangs strap up for spring ball

Associate Editor Jen Blanco gives a preview of next fall's Braden River and Lakewood Ranch football teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
The larger L-shaped cottage will temporarily sit on cribs near 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2021
Chiles Group moves L-shaped historic cottage

Crews moved the cottage down Palm Drive early in the morning on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
Safety concerns surface in SUP proposal

Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 20, 2014
Five reasons we're excited about Big Guava Music Festival

Five reasons we're excited about Big Guava Music Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Siesta Key Rum created hand sanitizer to donate to first responders and physicians. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2020
Siesta Key Rum switches from alcohol to sanitizer

The distillery began making hand sanitizer to donate to first responders and physicians.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jack and Jason Mickan. Jack was born Dec. 11 at 9:41 a.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2018
Pirates coach balances hoops and a newborn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Lt. Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Bill Fortner attempt to enter a doorway Friday, at the vacant hotel.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
VIDEO: Firefighters practice skills at former Hilton

Opportunities for firefighters to use commercial complexes for training don't come along often, but on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, more than 20 crew members of Longboat Key Fire Rescue had the opportunity to practice skills such as forcible entry and aerial ladder operations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke Martin receives the Dr. Elinor Crawford Girl Scout College Scholarship and the Lyndi Cyphers Memorial College Scholarship. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Longtime East County Girl Scouts honored

Three Lakewood Ranch High School graduates receive Girl Scouts scholarships for their commitment.

  • East County
  • News
A Greenpal vendor completes lawn service. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 5, 2022
New freelancing app brings efficiency to Sarasota landscaping projects

Greenpal, the "Uber of landscaping,” launched in the city in mid-March.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Students from the Sarasota Ballet School performed Sept. 16 at Studio 20's first unveiling.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2010
FRIDAY BEST BET: Studio 20's open house

Sarasota Ballet hosts a free open house tonight at its new Lemon Avenue dance studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Bermuda
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 4-20.

Home sales in Lakewood Ranch have more than doubled from this time last year, and Lakewood Ranch homebuilders are eager to show off what has new homebuyers so excited.

  • East County
  • News
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