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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Andy Adams, who owns a 20% interest in the Colony resorts, made an appearance at a special meeting Monday but was not asked to speak. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Commission eyes new timeline'

It's likely Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension Oct. 1 to rebuild the resort, although it would come with contingencies and hinge on who controls the resort moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 24, 2012
Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2009
BROTHERLY BACKUP

Braden River High sophomore quarterback Ryan Fischer stepped in for his brother, Stephen, to lead the Pirates to a 22-13 victory Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maria Lyle
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 22, 2011
Theater Review: 'Cowgirls'

"Cowgirls," at Florida Studio Theatre, ropes in the audience right away with its eclectic group of characters, each clearly defined by six talented actors.

  • Arts + Culture
Clockwise, Police union representative Sgt. Robert Bourque and attorney Jim Brantley shake hands with Police Chief Pete Cumming, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Town Labor Attorney Reynolds Allen after negotiations.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 2, 2016
Police, town agree on three-year contract

Sergeants could see pay raises as high as 44% as the town and union seek to make department pay competitive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before the start of its game with rival Braden River April 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Final Farewell: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors

Thirteen Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors played the final East County rivalry game of their high school careers April 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
More than 500 couples pre-registered to renew their vows.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2013
Renewed Love: Couples take vows again on Siesta Key

They say love can weather any storm, and more than 500 couples arrived at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion to prove it Thursday, Feb. 14, as part of the annual Valentine's Day vow renewal ceremony. Sarasota Parks and Recreation has hosted the ceremony every Valentine's Day for the last 28 years. Couples picked up flowers, had their photos taken and renewed their wedding vows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents have expressed concern about the loss of trees associated with construction, but builders say the city'   s rules are too stringent.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2017
Residents, businesses root out tree troubles

Both residents and developers have problems with the city’s tree ordinance, so the Planning Board wants the city to re-examine its regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's attempt to obtain funding for the Robert L. Taylor center has led to a larger conversation about county support.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 3, 2013
St. Armands Travel celebrates five decades in business

The company capitalizes on 'special touches' that go the extra mile with clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District officials are hoping a new budget process will provide the public more opportunity for input while also giving Manatee County School Board members better information with which to make budgetary decisions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
Superintendent changes budget strategy

Manatee County School District officials hope the new process will encourage public input.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Blanco, associate editor
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
COMMENT: The family that plays together ...

As a parent, there's no greater joy than watching your child reach a monumental milestone, earn a scholarship or sink the game-winning shot.

  • East County
  • Sports
The current Longboat Key Publix store will close after Easter 2012 and re-open December 2012 if the application is approved. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Publix plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Pam Eubanks As construction continues on the addition of a second stormwater retention pond at Lakewood Ranch Park, the dirt from the pond's ditch is being used to construct an additional parking lot on Malachite Drive.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 2, 2014
County works to remedy park's flooding problem

As youth utilize the 139-acre Lakewood Ranch Park for sporting events and other outdoor activities this summer, Tom Yarger hopes for clear skies.

  • East County
  • News
Within 13 months, the school district plans to have a new software program implemented, which will cost $9.8 million.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board OKs $10 million program

PeopleSoft will overhaul the district's payroll, budgeting, inventory and other financial programs.

  • East County
  • News
Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Robert Eric Endres (Bob)

In Sarasota / Longboat Key, Florida December 4, 2020 at the age of 78 following a long illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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