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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer monthly to discuss town issues.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
YourObserver.com earns top awards

Yourobserver.com has claimed first place in four 2012 Local Media Association Community Web Site awards.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota homeless issue stretches to Selby Library

Downtown Sarasota radio host Phil Grande says the city and Sarasota County need to work together to solve problems involving the homeless at both Selby Five Points Park and the Selby Public Library.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 21, 2020
Off-duty Manatee County deputy dies in car accident on I-75

Manatee County Deputy Antonio Hernandez died after an early-morning crash Dec. 20 on I-75 near the SR 64 exit ramp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2010
Commission chooses slightly darker sand

The Town Commission also reinforced its decision to select Bradford Saivetz to its Planning and Zoning Board despite protests from members of the audience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2026
911 caller turns out to be all wet

Denied late night access to a bar, a man weaves an unlikely tale about the bouncer and smells noticeably foul of waste. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Commissioners debate future tax increases

The Commission discussed whether or not to raise the maximum millage rate July 1, to prepare Key residents for tax increases in future years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Code Enforcement Board is not being used to its full potential

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 10, 2014
Animal Services offers holiday adoption specials

Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, Manatee County Animal Services is offering dogs and cats for discounted prices.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 30, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Jan. 29

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Jan. 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2010
Beach project moving forward

The Town Commission agreed that a $4.5 million beach project planned for the north end of the island is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 24, 2019
Foregoing form-based code, city plots zoning changes

The city is abandoning its efforts to adopt a new zoning code, instead opting for a series of revisions to current regulations. How did staff identify planning priorities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 20

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 20

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
SPARCC hosts socially distanced Cookies, Cakes and Carolers event

The organization normally hosts a lunch with the same name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Cops Corner

A man reported watching occupants on a 28-foot boat called the 'Scrappy T' run into a wooden dock on the other side of the canal. The accident caused extensive damage to the dock and an underground piling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 5, 2021
Construction continues in Myakka City while Manatee County code officials under investigation

Sarasota Medieval Fair on Myakka property requires special permit, but construction continues

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2016
Medallion considers three plans

The 20-acre project is wedged between I-75 and Town Center Parkway.

  • East County
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