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

  • 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
  • News
  • 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 |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Hagen Brody

At-large candidate Hagen Brody shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2023
Neighbors erupt as Tamiami apartment project is approved

The Sarasota Planning Board approved apartments in the North Trail Overlay District, which prompted an unruly response from some Central Cocoanut residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel proposal receives endorsement

The county’s Planning Commission voted in favor of special exceptions to accommodate a 120-room hotel near the south bridge onto the barrier island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 8, 2018
Ready, set, vote on Longboat Key

What you need to know before heading to the ballot box March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2025
WWII codebreaker to serve as 2025 Tribute to Heroes Parade grand marshal

Bernard Greenberg, who served with the 126th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, intercepted Japanese radio transmissions during World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2015
Greenbrook plots community garden concept

Funding won’t be ready until October, but organizers hope to see the project sprout sooner rather than later.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Village Association shifts focus to marketing

The Siesta Key organization aims to add more value to membership as it shifts stewardship of Village maintenance to Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 24, 2009
Plaza problems

In less than two months, the Whitney Beach Plaza shopping center has lost three businesses. Now, remaining businesses struggle to bring in customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator takes a preliminary test drive

Two downtown stakeholders come together to drive an idea for free, accessible transportation for downtown visitors. The project plans to be privately funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top retirement community

Lakewood Ranch will be one of 50 communities recognized as a great place to retire by Where to Retire magazine later this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2022
Longboat Key leaders expected to develop Town Center concept plan

Town leaders publicly addressed an independent effort to build a black box theater on the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2015
Will the city invest in Bobby Jones?

An advisory committee is recommending $14.5 million worth of improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club, but city officials will ultimately decide the future of the course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2021
Former SMR CEO takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch

John Clarke, the former president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc., looks back at the early days of Lakewood Ranch — and the family that made it all possible.

  • LWR Life
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2025
Sarasota County sides with auditor on no stormwater rate hikes

Sarasota leaders heard about a new approach to weighing drainage projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Drake |
  • October 9, 2017
LBK Historical Society can use your help

After saving two of the historic Whitney cottages, the organization is seeking funds to own the property for a permanent museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
Elks Riders chapter raises money for brain-injured child

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Elks Riders participates in its first Brain Injured Child Ride to support a Bradenton family.

  • East County
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