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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
City investigates Main Street truck prohibition

Rumblings about noise and pedestrian safety have led city officials to consider preventing large trucks from cutting through Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
Cops Corner 6.2.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
SMR expands light industrial plan

Developer hopes to add 700,000 square feet of industrial space to its commerce park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 20, 2017
Longboat P&Z Board aims to reset rules on 30-foot home heights

Planning and Zoning Board moves to prohibit construction above height limit in certain zoning districts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2017
City Commission to consider marijuana dispensary ban

After the state passed legislation regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, the city attorney recommends staying out of the weed business — for now, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County wins cell tower case

A judge has ruled that Manatee County was OK to deny a cell tower application within River Club more than five years ago.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2017
Helistop arguments take off again

Manatee County commissioners to determine fate of helistop proposal by The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Rosemary developer defends tree removal

Community members are fighting to preserve two big trees on Fourth Street, but the developer is confident its plans will satisfy the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 10.22.15

GMD crosswalk construction; beach access discussion slated for Monday; Town's 60th anniversary party

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Woman's Exchange moves ahead with plans for growth

As residents continue to contest a proposed addition to the Woman's Exchange building, the nonprofit consignment shop is pursuing multiple tracks of expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2015
Mark Hawkins appointed to Planning Commission

Hawkins will fill the seat left vacant by Michael Moran, who filed to run for the 2016 Sarasota County Commission race.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban; Wawa slated for North Sarasota; Longboat resident charged in road rage stabbing

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
Town pension plans top regular workshop agenda

Town pension plans top the agenda for the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular workshop Monday, May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 24, 2013
Workshop to focus on Colony issues

A 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, workshop allows commissioners to vet all of the issues facing the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Manatee County restricts future development

APRIL FOOLS' - As Manatee County discusses its 'How Will We Grow' plan, leaders try to slow development until it decides 'Who Are We?'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Place Longboat Key ahead of tomorrow's technology trends

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 10, 2024
Seawalls can now be up to 6 feet tall on Longboat Key

The change raises the maximum allowable height from 4.5 feet to 6 feet and aligns with the town's long-term sea-level rise and resilience plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 15, 2025
Utility undergrounding, The Bay highlight City Commission agenda

Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting will include presentations about The Bay Phase 3 and burying utility lines on St. Armands and Lido keys.

  • Sarasota
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 28, 2026
Spilled water in parking lot culminates in heated confrontation

Water did not put out the fire in a feud between neighbors. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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