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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2010
Town, Colony owners work to save units

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can request code changes or ask for an extension of an abandonment deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat presses ahead on redevelopment changes

Longboat Key has been working for at least three years to rewrite its zoning code now that many of the properties on the island are aging to obsolescence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Urban Design Studio envisions new density, transit options

The Urban Design Studio is writing zoning regulations focused on form over density. Can it change minds in a community fearful of high-density development?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Time to review development incentives

The city’s Andres Duany-inspired zoning code for downtown is glaringly flawed with incentives favoring development, writes Planning Board member Eileen Normile.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Merchants sound off about noise

Siesta merchants say the solution to residents' noise concerns lies in enforcement efforts, not reactionary ordinance amendments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2015
ULI Update: Making progress

ULI Update: Making progress

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Judge hears arguments in writ challenge

Judge Charles Roberts heard from both sides in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 1, 2017
Longboat Commission considers major changes in code enforcement

At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioners discussed the possibility of eliminating the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Duncan proposes Code Enforcement workshop; B.J. Webb elected to USTA foundation board; Legislature to hold redistricting hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2011
P&Z gears up to address transportation concerns

The Planning & Zoning Board directed town staff to look into changes in the Comprehensive Plan to address traffic concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 12, 2022
Longboat Key plans to allow permanently installed fire pits

A new proposal seeks to allow town-issued permitting for fire pits outside of structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 19, 2026
Unkempt lots a town concern in Longboat

Weeds, overgrown grass and litter have attracted the attention of residents and town staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2014
Police reveal 2013 statistics

Increases in vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively and the increase in offenses are attributed to the condition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 19, 2018
Longboat ends contract with zoning consultant

Planning, Zoning and Building will complete the work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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