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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
County Commission — District 7: Betsy Benac

The incumbent Benac will face Jack Richardson in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Harry's attains some outdoor seats

The Planning and Zoning Board's approval Tuesday allows Harry's Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant's roof overhang into outdoor dining.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 11, 2014
Debate reveals candidate similarities

Four Longboat Key commission candidates, for the most part, expressed a need for updated codes, a town center and a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2009
TOP STORY, May: Sign code irks business owners

Longboat Key business owners urged the town's planning board for a review of the sign code they said could be bad for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Sign code irks business owners

Longboat Key business owners urged the town's planning board for a review of the sign code they say could be bad for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 11, 2013
Waterline Road project denied

A decision to deny a residential project situated in a rural community raises questions about the future of development in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2012
Commission to take two-step approach to code issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to move forward with a review of planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Transportation plan could depend on finding new funding sources

MPO approves its strategic mobility plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for Lawn Party update

President Michael Garey provided the club with an update on planning for the annual fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
Vision for the Future

An upcoming Urban Land Institute study will help the town plan its short- and long-term goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 3, 2025
The other side of Hi Hat

Who is trying to rip off whom? Tom Knight fueled outrage with incorrect statements. Follow the history. It’s a totally different story.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Code officer to use board for enforcement hearings

Members of the Code Enfocement Board are about to get what they have waited more than two years for: cases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Primrose raising funds for hospitals

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch now is accepting donations to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2023
Downtown tower receives partial city sign-off

Obsidian, the controversial condominium tower planned for Palm Avenue, still faces unresolved issues with city staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Sands Point residents challenge contributions

Richard and Marsha Crawford have filed a complaint alleging that their condominium association did not have the right to use association funds for contributions to the Islandside Property Owners Coalition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Meetings will address Bayfront Park, town codes

The public is invited to three meetings in the next month that will address two issues that could impact the long-term future of Longboat Key: uses of Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the possibility of adopting stricter property maintenance codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2011
Town to ask for telecommunications proposals

The commission directed staff to request proposals that would determine the island's needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2021
Hotel workshop draws Siesta Key concerns

Residents say three hotel proposals should be considered all at once rather than as individual proposals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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