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The developer of the proposed St. Regis project at the site of the now-cleared property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive wants to set up a sales office on the property.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 4, 2018
Longboat commissioners reject sales office proposal

He will make new request to Planning & Zoning.

  • Longboat Key
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The City Commission will discuss City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini's future at a Jan. 7 meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2018
City places auditor and clerk on administrative leave

An independent report investigating allegations of workplace misconduct advised the City Commission to fire Pamela Nadalini.

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Promenade was built in the 1980s with 112 units on over 6 acres. Its 11 stories is higher than allowed today, as is its density of about 17 units per acre.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 4, 2018
Registry of nonconforming properties gets Longboat's OK

Undecided is the fate of nonconforming properties

  • Longboat Key
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Jim Brown has been mayor and vice mayor, in addition to a member of the town's Planning & Zoning Board.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 3, 2018
Brown steps aside from Longboat election

With a three-sentence note to the Town Clerk, Jim Brown takes himself out of contention.

  • Longboat Key
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Misdee Miller, the new owner of the Sarasota Polo Club with her husband, James, presents the colors during the National Anthem Dec. 2 on opening day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 2, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club trots out changes

New owners James and Misdee Miller have added live music to the Sarasota Polo Club arsenal.

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Concerns about hurricane evacuation routes are near the top of Longboat Key's priorities for the Sarasota-Manatee legislative delegation to bring to Tallahassee for the 2019 session.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 2, 2018
Evacuation and water quality top Longboat's legislative priorities

Longboat also supports state funding for beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
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Town manager Tom Harmer made the rounds to different groups in his first 100 days on the job, meeting people and promoting two ballot initiatives.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena

SMART program now can offer year-round services with covered arena.

  • East County
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Chuck Whittall wants an on-site sales office at the former Colony.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 30, 2018
Longboat leaders will talk about, likely vote on, sales office idea Monday

Colony developer wants on-site sales office.

  • Longboat Key
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The city posted advisory signs along Main Street about parking restrictions and road closures for Saturday's parade.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Holiday Parade brings Saturday street closings

Event begins at 7 p.m., but parking restrictions and street closings begin a lot earlier.

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Leaders throughout the Sarasota area, including Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key, have expressed a desire in expanding pickleball offerings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
City, county consider pickleball options

Sarasota officials see opportunities to capitalize on the sport's sustained popularity.

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Jon Thaxton said there’s no quick fix for Sarasota’s affordability issues, but he’s hopeful officials will pursue a broad program of policies designed to encourage the production of workforce housing units.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

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Downtown Improvement board members said large events, such as the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, are the only ones that can afford to pay the fees associated with street closures.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
Downtown leaders talk event opportunities

Officials are exploring the creation of a recurring Main Street event and a new position to oversee downtown promotions.

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The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association’s construction safety workshop is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to address development-related issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
Residents focus on downtown construction issues

Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

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City staff has surveyed residents to help craft the parks and recreation master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 28, 2018
Parks master plan set for discussion

City staff is recommending nearly $70 million in parks and recreation upgrades over the next 10 years.

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