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

  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2021
Laurel Park residents target short-term rental

The neighborhood association succeeded in getting the city to respond to a property that was allowing one-night stays.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Board rejects grant request for Bobby Jones wetlands

A vocal critic of local government played a key role in denying the request, an outcome city officials described as highly unusual.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Sidelines: Highlands Golf Course ready to re-open

The Highlands Golf Course, part of The Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand re-opening July 5 through July 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Commission seeks to reduce peacock population

A trapper could get a golden egg of $25,000 to cull the Longbeach Village peacock population to 12 males.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2023
Parolee housing program receives donation for second group home

Community Foundation of Sarasota County has funded the purchase of a second home for Project 180, which offers housing for former inmates as they transition into society.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 2, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 9, 2023
City approves budget for Bobby Jones buildings

A guaranteed maximum price of $5.29 million is set for restrooms, starter building, range building and a temporary clubhouse at the city-owned golf course as restoration work continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2015
Country Club Shores prepares to bury wires

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a future referendum to bury the rest of the island’s utilities now that a Gulf of Mexico Drive project has received voter approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2015
Neal Communities presents plans for 31 homes between Braden Woods and River Club

The developer held a neighborhood meeting Monday to gauge neighborhood opinions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Pawelkoski

Twelve-year-old middle linebacker Taylor Pawelkoski recently was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2013 Future Stars Game June 15, at Bolles School in Jacksonville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2014
Planning Commission vets 2050 changes

Sarasota County staff presented the second phase of proposed tweaks to Sarasota 2050 Thursday. The new changes make environmental aspects of the long-term growth regulations more flexible for developers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2016
Studio Space: Scott Joseph Moore

The local artist recently built 50 life-size Labrador retriever sculptures to honor the "superheroes" of Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Canada's top rowing athletes test skills at Benderson Park

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
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  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2014
New luxury condo announced

A Toronto-based developer plans to build a mid-rise waterfront condominium on Golden Gate Point - and is eyeing future projects in the Sarasota market.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Cuts will not affect East County

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker cut 54 positions. The cuts should not disrupt county programs, he said.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
Longboat Key cancels Goals and Objectives meeting, others in April

There are still plans to hold April's Longboat Key Town Commission meeting electronically.

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