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Under the union's proposal, firefighters would not receive wage increases unless other employees get raises. But the contract suggests other forms of compensation.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Roy |
April 7, 2011

Free garage parking extended

City commissioners will allow free parking in the Palm Avenue garage for six months. The hourly price of some downtown spaces will drop from $1 to 50 cents.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
February 25, 2011

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: ScoopDaddy's

Peter and Stefanie Beauchamp opened a second ScoopDaddy's location -- this time in the East County -- Nov. 26.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 10, 2015

Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 15, 2014

Town receives federal beach permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock says the possibility that both sand and groins are coming to the north end of the Key this summer is still slim.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
November 13, 2013

Regional champ

After winning his region, Braden River sophomore Ryan Walker hopes his training will payoff with a state title.

East County
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
November 23, 2024

National tennis tournament to come back to Longboat for 21st year

The Masters Clay Courts Men's Tennis Tournament will be Dec. 2-8 to welcome players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
August 4, 2011

Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

Siesta Key
News

By David Conway |
September 24, 2020

City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

A lobbying campaign from barrier islands residents has spurred officials to take action against large vacation rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
September 29, 2020

Longboat Key takes steps toward in-person meetings

It's unclear which four commissioners will meet in person.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
September 19, 2019

Sarasota activist group STOP says it's dissolving

The group, which lobbied for changes to the city’s development regulations, is disbanding — and says new elected officials are necessary to achieve its goals.