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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
P&Z board discusses plaza changes

The Planning and Zoning Board discussed height modifications and other changes for Whitney Beach Plaza and Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Commission races

The Longboat Key Town Commission will have at least one new face this spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 1, 2010
Superintendent urges parent involvement in school budget

Tim McGonegal anticipates another $6 to $15 million in cuts for the 2010-11 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Ringling Museum director sounds off on this year's RIAF

When the Ringling Museum and the Baryshnikov Arts Center joined forces in 2009 to launch the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF), the event was supposed to be a biannual to-do.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
News Briefs

Early voting begins March 10; Bay Partner grant applications due March 1; IPOC, associations file their responses; Longboat Key building inspector to retire

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2015
Commission delays UTC expansion vote

Sarasota Commissioners Wednesday again delayed a vote on an expansion to Benderson Developments University Town Center project for property surrounding The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
State works toward longterm S.R. 70 vision

Lakewood Ranch residents say state should go to appropriate lengths to plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 7, 2024
Developer wins city vacation of Cross Street

The transfer of right of way will allow developer Orange Pineapple to incorporate an enhanced street into its redevelopment plans of several downtown blocks adjacent to Burns Court.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 31, 2025
Sarasota citywide max property millage rate is set at 3.3

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told city commissioners an increase over the current fiscal year's property tax rate is necessary to rebuild the general fund balance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
Different dreams

Braden River, Out-of-Door Academy seniors say goodbye to high school life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

We waded through Beach Road after Tropical Storm Debby pounded the island in June, and survived the stench of hundreds of tons of algae that washed ashore after to bring you the news.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 9, 2013
Cell tower looms over talk about telecommunications

A discussion of Comprehensive Plan amendments again turns into a debate about cellular reception and towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2022
Read the text of Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo State of the City address

Outgoing mayor Erik Arroyo says the state of the city of Sarasota is strong, and getting stronger.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2023
Robot donation a coup for State College of Florida's Coding Academy

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make an important donation to the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 6, 2024
Will Upper Manatee River Road improvements ease congestion?

Manatee County is currently widening the road to four lanes from State Road 64 to the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
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