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

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 17, 2020
Health Department delves into COVID-19 data for town

The state's data routinely puts positive COVID-19 cases on the Manatee County side of Longboat Key's 34228 ZIP code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2025
With one no, Manatee County approves $1.3 billion budget

Commissioner Bob McCann was the only commissioner to vote against the approval.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Library service offers free tax help for those in need

The programs, which are funded by the AARP and certified by the IRS, accept users from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Path cleared for free electric-car service; Commission endorses North Trail plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Downtown circulator plans move ahead

The city is nearing an agreement with a private operator to run a new transit service offering on-demand rides in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
SCAT consultant points to potential partnership with Uber

Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Undergrounding: Too little, too late?

The town of Longboat Key will hold workshops beginning in September to educate residents about the Nov. 3 GMD utilities referendum. But some wonder if it’s time enough to get the word out before the vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
Holiday decor falls flat for mayor

Property owners are working with the city on a strategy to make downtown more festive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 12, 2016
County changes stance on homeless shelter efforts

Sarasota County said that staff will not do any more work on a “come as you are” shelter unless urged to do so by the community and city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2020
Manatee County Commission wants to reevaluate roads plan

Lorraine Road project prompts discussion on roadway needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

They asked me how I knew ...; Same place every year; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2014
Ringling film expansion shoots for economic growth

Ringling College believes a multimillion-dollar, 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown will help bolster the economy countywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Farmers market hopes to grow to Wednesdays

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
County considers new tax

Manatee County officials are considering an ordinance calling for the public to vote for a sales tax hike to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 26, 2011
Music Review: Westminster choir visits Sarasota

Last week, under the direction of Joe Miller, about 40 members of this elite ensemble stopped off at First United Methodist Church, in Sarasota, as part of a rigorous Florida tour for a program called "The Cloud-Capp'd Towers."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
South end beach fix up next on the agenda

A $1.7 million south end beach project is the next erosion hot spot that needs sand as soon as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 8, 2016
Colony: The beginning of the end?

The board unanimously agreed to work with Unicorp National Development, which could resolve ongoing litigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
City considers economic development ideas

The city has more than $2 million set aside for economic development. Now, officials have to determine the best way to spend it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

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