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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Casino boats eyeing Longboat's coast

APRIL FOOLS - Some say the plan for a pair of Longboat casino boats is a win, but others believe the town will lose its shirt at the poker table.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
News Briefs

Commission to discuss community center; Town receives 10 board applications; Kyle promoted to deputy chief

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 6, 2013
White questions Pastor's settlement speech

IPOC President Bob White disagrees with candidate Irwin Pastor's claim of a settlement with Ocean Properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
Burns Court project raises preservation concerns

Critics are worried about significant renovations to a building in a historic district, but city officials say they’re working to strengthen regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to Watch in 2018: Colony makes progress

The Planning and Zoning board gave Unicorp National Development Inc. its first nod at the end of 2017

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
City budget prioritizes police, planning and parks

With property values continuing to rise, city officials are dealing with a new problem this budget season: figuring out the best way to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
East Manatee fired up about new home

East Manatee Fire Rescue District set to open new Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Jack Daly to seek District 4 seat

The planning board vice chairman seeks the seat that outgoing Mayor Jim Brown will leave after serving six years next spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Lift station project

As the city prepares to begin construction on Lift Station 87, problems continue to surround the over-budget project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Town hires new planner; Key Club manager seeks Sunday morning alcohol sales; Sarasota Bay Fishing Forum seeks local anglers; Scheduling error results in no underground utilities video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2013
Benderson plans Village construction

The developer has started the permitting process to renovate a building on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orchestra moves forward with facility improvements; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate; Water quality project requires tree removal

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2013
Town Provides Consultant Draft Questions

Town Manager Dave Bullock facilitated a town working group meeting Monday that got together to create a list of questions it expects a consultant to answer later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Willowbrook developer files lawsuit

KB Home blames the 41 subcontractors for faulty home construction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2013
Longboat Key puts stop to trolley service funding

Although the town does not have the poorest bus-ridership route in Manatee County, it's the only municipality being asked to pay for a portion of the trolley's operating cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Budget tool wins Public Technology Institute award; Commission rejects county solicitation ordinance; Census: Key population grew 1.14% in one year

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
SOS passes inspections; allegations unfounded

City staffers reported after an investigation that none of the accusations against Save Our Seabirds appeared founded.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2024
National Nurses Week shines light on local nurses

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses share their passion for their careers.

  • East County
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