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Results for: Ourbit Referral code "KICKBACK" Get 20% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 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 Tom Lefevre's motion to dismiss the county's case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2015
ZBA won't review Mar Vista complaints

The board heard from Village resident Gene Jaleski at its Feb. 12 meeting, but it won't hold hearings on his complaints.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County explores costs for improving stormwater-related services

A consultant still must recommend how to deal with neighborhoods already paying stormwater fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2016
Sales tax arguments take center stage

Timing, transparency issues of debate for half-cent sales tax proposals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
Laurel Park residents fight Woman’s Exchange expansion

Concerned about the effects of a proposed loading area, the neighborhood association has appealed the city’s decision to grant a building permit for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 25, 2017
Gillespie Park blooms with improvements

Neighbors gathered Feb. 25 for a neighborhood workday in the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2021
Class Act: A Good Day’s Work

Ken Zidlick bored of retirement decades ago. At 90, the East County resident is still punching a clock at Publix — pandemic and age be damned.

  • LWR Life
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs

Believing their street hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. appealed to the city petition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 plans for 2017 groundbreaking

A lot of questions remained unanswered about the future of Sarasota’s bayfront, but a planning group has set an ambitious goal: to have a groundbreaking within two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
Ranch honors scholar athletes

Lakewood Ranch High School recognized 294 athletes with a 3.0 GPA or above during its Scholar Athletic Awards Ceremony April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Underground utilities

The year 2015 could be the one in which the Longboat Key electorate flips the power switch for a multimillion-dollar underground utilities project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Business Alliance makes memories on golf course

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has formed a new golf league that will tee off May 17.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2019
St. Mary Star of the Sea hosts Christmas party and concert

A soloist led the gathered members through a festive concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2015
Summer Chef Jam series returns

Summer Chef Jam series returns

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Cops Corner

May 3 Bright spot 8:47 a.m. -- 1000 block of GMD. Found Property. A town employee found a black eyeglasses case containing a partial set of sunglasses and a cleaning cloth in Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Rosedale announces Women on Course

Rosedale Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional and PGA Master Professional Mike Clayton has announced a new golf instruction course for women.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Happy Paddler kicks off race series

The first in a four-race series to bring the kayak community together will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at The Happy Paddler at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Bre Brown

The ODA junior talks playing defense and learning to be easier on herself

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2025
City halts progress for 18-story condo development Obsidian

Residents of the adjacent Bay Plaza succeed in their long-awaited chance to thwart the development of the Sarasota's tallest condominium tower. Now the matter is likely headed it court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 25, 2025
Longboat proceeds cautiously on new hires in 2026 budget proposal

Mayor Ken Schneier urges the town to focus on "needs, not wants" when considering expansion of staff.

  • Longboat Key
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