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Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chairman.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Planning board chairman expresses concerns about $1B Colony project

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jim Brown isn’t sure property’s footprint is big enough for $1 billion redevelopment plans.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Graham visits Longboat Key Democratic Club

The former senator rallies Democrats to turn Florida into a blue state.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota motorcyclist arrested after 80-mph ride on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota motorcyclist arrested after 80-mph ride on GMD

The speed limit on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops out at 45 mph.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 25, 2016
Village Association to discuss merger with Chamber of Commerce

A Siesta Key Village Association agenda shows a proposal to merge the organization with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

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Early voting is underway and concludes Nov. 5.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2016
Early Longboat Key voting ends Nov. 5

On the Nov. 8 Election Day, Sarasota and Manatee counties will offer free bus transportation to the polls.

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This rendering shows the proposed location of the overpass. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota sets I-75 overpass meeting

Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a bridge across I-75 next month.

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The pipeline plugged briefly as it neared the “finish line,” according to Town Manager David Bullock.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 24, 2016
Longboat Pass beach renourishment hits target

Pipeline plugged as it neared the 'finish line,' according to Town Manager David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
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Donna Glendening, Sheri Silvio and Heidi Sanchez prepare for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 22, 2016
Sarasota Polo Club hosts a pink parade

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks closer to a cure at Sarasota Polo Club

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2016
Block Party, Club Day liven Main Street

Hundreds of East County residents turned out for the second annual event.

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Sisters Samantha Beebe, 30, and Elizabeth Murray, 29, will open Influence Style on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2016
Style comes to Lakewood Main Street

Influence Style, known for its shops on St. Armands Circle, set to open in Lakewood Ranch.

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A new restaurant is being developed on old Pattigeorge's Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 21, 2016
New 200-seat restaurant coming to former Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key

Construction schedule and project cost estimates are still being developed.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 21, 2016
Neighborhood meeting scheduled for Siesta mini-golf course

Residents and business owners will get their first look at the plans for an 18-hole mini-golf course in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
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The Florida Department of Transportation is about halfway through its project to reconfigure the interchange of Interstate 75 and University Parkway. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2016
FDOT announces University Parkway/I-75 detour

A section of the roadway will be closed overnight part of next week.

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Find out more about candidates running for offices representing Sarasota and Manatee counties ahead of Election Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota, Manatee candidates sound off ahead of general election

Find out more about candidates running for offices representing Sarasota and Manatee counties ahead of Election Day.

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The Sarasota County Commission and the Longboat Key Town Commission will come together for a joint meeting at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota, Longboat Key set joint commission meeting

Seven key Longboat Key issues will be discussed.

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