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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2019
Golden Gate Point projects trigger parking concerns

Residents are advocating for the inclusion of more parking spaces in new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2018
City Commission talks setback, sidewalk rules

The city might be able to enforce bigger setback requirements, but that won't necessarily lead to bigger sidewalks along pedestrian corridors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2017
New Lakewood Ranch swimmer medaled at 2017 Deaflympics

She also now holds the American deaf record in the 50 and 100-meter backstroke.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Town seeks to silence boaters

The commission will pursue noise meters after residents sound off about weekend noise from Jewfish Key boaters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2016
LBO Cops Corner 04.14.2016

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
North-end gas station still running on empty

Keller Williams will not open an office at the old Chevron, but a Bradenton businessman seeks goodwill for a drop-off center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2019
Downtown paid parking set for July launch

The city has begun installing pay stations on Main Street as it prepares to charge for some spots beginning next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep athletics building for the long term

The school is building a football field even though it will not field a team for several seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 14, 2021
Betterment book club

These three books will help you get back on track as New Year's Resolutions flag.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Don't give up; lessons learned

It's probably human nature to engage in that old cliche, 'Monday morning quarterbacking' - second-guessing how and why your team lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2023
New eatery approved below downtown condos after debate

Whether it's a nightclub or a restaurant, Le Petite Brasserie wins approval by the Sarasota City Commission. The piano bar/eatery will occupy space at the base of The Mark condominiums.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 8 "Wood worker" 11:33 a.m. - 500 block of Norton Street. Code Enforcement. A man was warned he couldn't cut pieces of wood in his carport area after 5 p.m. because it violated the town's noise ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Cops Corner

April 22 Lager left behind 6:59 p.m. -- 100 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. A man told police that the cold can of Heineken beer sitting nearby was not his. He then raised it to his lips and said he would drink it anyway because someone had left it behind. He was issued a written warning for drinking a beer on the beach in front of police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 10, 2017
Meet Randy Clair: Questions and answers with the new commissioner

Longboat Key's newest commissioner answers questions about key local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2024
Obsidian OK'd, but final approval is far from achieved

Bay Plaza residents have appealed administrative approval of adjustments of the 342-foot residential tower to the Planning Board, setting into motion perhaps two years of possible legal battles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2015
Blow to Bob’s Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Citizen survey doubles its response rate

A presentation before the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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