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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Longboat begins Colony demolition

Demolition of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key will take, at most, 120 days, according to a contract between the town of Longboat Key and Unicorp National Developments, the approved developer of the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Witt family grew up in Palmetto, and all still live in the region.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Gene Witt: an educator with class

Gene Witt Elementary to construct memorial for namesake.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Whitney Osuigwe. Photo courtesy IMG Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit deputies Russ Younger and Christopher Ralston say people should never give out personal information or agree to make payments in gift cards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against scams

Law enforcement urges due diligence to prevent victimization.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Brill
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 29, 2019
Brill takes over as Sarasota's acting GOP chief

Brill wants to unseat Margaret Good

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Coral Sheridan, 5
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children participated in the 25th Easter Egg Hunt at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • February 27, 2013
Commissioners deny Ringling Wal-Mart

Commissioners deny Ringling Wal-Mart

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
trivia
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 24, 2013
TWIS Tour Guide: Trivia Nights

TWIS Tour Guide: Trivia Nights

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alec Frank.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior Alec Frank talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The reception will take place at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2013
Public invited to meet ULI panelists

The reception will kick off the Urban Land Institute's five-day study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arts philanthropist Herta Klauser Cuneo gifted the Van Wezel Foundation with its largest single donation.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 15, 2018
The Van Wezel Foundation receives largest single donation

Circus legend and Sarasota arts supporter Herta Klauser Cuneo gifted $10 million to the Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The entry for the team of Christy McDonald Atkinson and Walter “The Amazing Walter” McDonald.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Siesta Key Crystal Classic; Putts for Mutts; St. Armands Key Lutheran Church pet blessing; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan spent some time this week exploring plans for a new crosswalk at the north end of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 13, 2016
Commission to host workshop on transportation issues

While some town commissioners have warmed to the idea of another crosswalk, communication issues remain between Longboat Key and the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy’s Bar-B-Q isn’t packing up its downtown Sarasota location, but it is moving to the east side.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: Nancy's Bar-B-Q coming to Main Street

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2013
Dick Vitale to host Pre-March Madness VIP Reception

Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale will host a Pre-March Madness VIP Reception from 5:30-7 p.m., Feb. 21, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota, 4754 Clark Road.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Lauren Beck started singing in sixth grade, and started playing soccer when she was 5.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pitch just perfect for Mustangs soccer player

Lakewood Ranch junior defender sings as well as she slide tackles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Waterlefe Golf and River Club resident Katherine Hubanks’s favorite ornaments are ones from her first Christmas with her adoptive parents in Germany. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
East County residents hang memories on a string

East County residents share stories about their special Christmas ornaments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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