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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Longboat Key: Cops Corner 06.16.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Andy Adams' AdamsMark L.P. suggests a rehabilitation of the existing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Planning mode: Rehab vs. rebuild

Colony unit owners received details about two plans this week that depict two different visions for the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins |
  • February 6, 2019
HELP! It’s Valentine’s Day!

HELP! It’s Valentine’s Day!

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Suncoast Tennis League sets team record

Eleven teams were added to the Suncoast Tennis League this season, leading to a record 147 teams from 30 clubs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub employees were allowed back into the restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2015
Mar Vista restaurant reports smoke incident

A report of smoke and a possible fire at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub turned out to be an issue with an air handler.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
News Briefs

CDD to host information center acquisition meeting; PDQ opens for business

  • East County
  • News
Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Letters to the editor

Longboat Key must keep its pension plans; What is going on with the beach renourishment?; Departing local leaders are Longboat's loss; Watch out for dangers of the cardboard palm

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tramm Hudson is a candidate in the Sarasota County Hospital Board race.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Tram Hudson, a Republican, will face Democrat Miglena Entcheva and No Party Afilliation candidate Reid Schwabach in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interim Town Manager Dave Bullock has met approximately half of town employees so far. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Bullock reports for duty

Longboat Key's new interim manager reported Nov. 1 for his first day of official duty at Town Hall and settled into his new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Over the past week, crews have worked to demolish the 120,000-square-foot complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Developer demolishes Ringling Shopping Center

The property, once the site of a dispute over a proposed Wal-Mart, will become the home of a mixed-use residential and commercial project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last attempt to install parking meters downtown, abandoned in 2011, is still an experience that haunts merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jennifer Ahearn-Koch has been an active member of her North Trail neighborhood association for 15 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2016
Neighborhood leader enters City Commission race

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, a former member of the city’s Planning Board and president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, is running for an at-large commission seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Lynetta Freeman brings her dogs, Sweet Pea, Giovanni and Rascal. File photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 7, 2019
Irish Celtic Festival gets green light

Favorite Irish events return to support the nonprofit, SUGAR.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chairman Heather Williams welcomes Dominic DiMaio as the organization's new CEO and president.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO/president

Dominic DiMaio, former Synovus Bank Division CEO, hopes to lead the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance into expansion.

  • East County
  • News
The project design calls for the bricking of Lemon Avenue south of Main Street to mirror the look of the Lemon Avenue mall, located to the north.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
City delays Lemon Avenue streetscape work

Responding to concern from downtown businesses, the city won’t begin construction until after season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River’s Carly Provan is congratulated by one of her teammates after scoring her second goal in the final seconds of the match.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Charlotte

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Charlotte 3-1 in a Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinal Jan. 14. Carly Provan scored three minutes into the match to give the host Lady Pirates a 1-0 lead. Fifth-seeded Charlotte tied the game 1-1 in the 17th minute. Braden River regained the lead on Abigail Holmes' goal in the 54th minute. Braden River goalkeeper Katerina Elliott made several key saves in the final five minutes and Provan added a goal with five seconds remaining in stoppage time to preserve the win for the Lady Pirates. With the win, Braden River will travel to top-seed Lakewood Ranch for a district semifinal Jan. 16. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg at the dedication for new Magen David Adom Station in Jerusalem. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 14, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

More than the Israeli Red Cross; Almost perfect; Spread the love ...

  • Arts + Culture
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