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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat deserves better

Longboat’s mayor says the Key faces ‘an uphill struggle’ obtaining funds from Sarasota County for a community center. How is that for gratitude?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Owners weigh plans for Colony’s future

Two developers continue to try to persuade Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to pick their project. But one concept faces potential hurdles with the property’s tourism use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 18, 2012
Commissioners vote down alternative-energy fund

Commissioners vote 3-2 against the program because of its cost. Commissioners also move forward P.F. Chang's project, approved changes in parking-ticket late fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 7, 2014
Siesta residents uneasy about roundabout prospect

FDOT representatives told residents at the Siesta Key Association meeting Thursday that no decision had been made about the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2011
Residents fight for Lido Pool

Hoping to keep the popular public pool open year-round, the Lido Key Residents Association is enlisting the help of city commissioners and fellow residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 10, 2018
FST's 'Unchained Melodies' offers ode to youth and fresh take on doo-wop

Doo-wop and its offspring take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 24, 2015
Local developer plans condo for vacant Siesta Key lot

The 0.91 acre lot could be home to a four-story condo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 15, 2021
New parks, athletic fields a priority in Sarasota County

County leaders began steps to creating four new athletic complexes and three new destination playgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 3, 2024
Questions linger for performing arts venue implementation agreement

Following a rousing concept reveal last week, city commissioners dig into the details for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee commissioner talks about her settlement with ethics commission

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she wanted to set the record straight about her role in the Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic in February 2021.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2019
Sarasota’s cultural vision

Sarasota Orchestra’s vision to move to a facility in Payne Park should prompt discussions and decisions on prioritizing what Sarasota wants to be and how to get there.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 6, 2020
Lighting rod height exception moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to take up the proposal again in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Kingfisher Lake becomes top cremation depository in Florida

"You Urned It" finds a final resting spot at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch.

  • April Fools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2016
Heritage Harbour assessments remain stagnant

Supervisors say future budgets must better address the community's pending infrastructure needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Commissioners approve $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases in 2015 to offset declining revenues and pricey beach projects next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 1, 2023
Town considers regulating vessel sizes in canals

If passed, Longboat Key rules would change to limit vessel sizes in addition to dock sizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key obtains equipment for first responders

The fire and police departments have received safety and surveillance equipment from the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2013
Play Ball

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10, 10/11 and 50/70 All-Stars opened their respective District 26 Little League All-Star Tournaments June 25

  • East County
  • Sports
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