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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat legend

Ralph Hunter, founder of the Longboat Observer, demonstrated classic entrepreneurism. He filled an unmet need and helped build a proud community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Decision looms on Thunder by the Bay’s future

A March 21 City Commission meeting could provide a definitive answer to a lingering question: Will Thunder by the Bay remain in its downtown home?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
City fleshes out St. Armands paid parking, garage plans

For decades, St. Armands Circle leaders have called for the construction of a parking garage. A new proposal, heavily reliant on paid parking, could make the project a reality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Jewfish Key home for sale

The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities lives mission through new project

The organization nears fundraising goal for $1.1 million vocational center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2015
City, county hope to work past differing homelessness strategies

The city and county will meet next month to discuss regional homelessness issues. Can the two sides, pursuing distinct strategies, find any points of compromise?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County teachers, aids receive raises

For the first time in seven years, every Manatee County School District teacher is receiving a salary increase.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Goodwill still shopping for Longboat Key location

The nonprofit’s interest in the Key hasn’t dropped off. Now, it’s seeking goodwill from the town in hopes of building a donation center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2015
Tara CDD crossing in sunshine

As the Tara CDD considers improvements to community landscaping, it's forced to open and close meetings during a 12-point walking/vehicle tour of the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Mote at 60: A bigger fish in the sea

Mote Marine Laboratory began with one woman, Eugenie Clark. A $50 million fundraising campaign seeks to continue her mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 20, 2014
Everything You Need to Know About Fiscal Neutrality

Proposed changes to fiscal neutrality stir controversy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2014
County seeks to shore up South Siesta Key

The South Siesta Key Beach renourishment is on a deadline to fill in the shoreline before the erosion threatens infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 9, 2014
Retirement community in the plans

SMR wanted Lakewood Ranch to have a unique identity before it began targeting retirees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2014
Bus route to serve University

A new Sarasota County Area Transit bus route along University Parkway will relieve traffic near Interstate 75.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Delays stall Key Club project

Ocean Properties plans to redevelop the Key Club, but first, the town must complete its work on an Outline Development ordinance that came to a stop for seven months last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Letter to the Editor

The demise of PIC; There should be rules when creating committees

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Merge Lane: SCAT, MCAT to hold joint meeting

Manatee and Sarasota commissioners will meet to discuss the merger of both county transit systems and the possible privatization of the two services in a move to increase efficiencies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Town Commission could assume role in deciding on cell poles

If Longboat Key's rules change, the Town Commission would consider Verizon's proposal to build nine small cell poles and antennas to improve cell signal on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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