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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2020
Melissa Gilbert joins Tidewell Hospice for annual luncheon

The 11th annual Signature Luncheon was hosted Feb. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota leaders grapple with impact of increased building

With major construction projects underway and a new zoning code nearing completion, residents and officials are ready to have a conversation about managing growth in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 14, 2012
Town strengthens maintenance codes

Town officials work to strengthen codes to upgrade deteriorating structures such as Whitney Beach Plaza and some abandoned residential properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key passes emergency ordinance to quiet loud boat music

Commissioners felt the need to make changes ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Volunteer aids feline adoption efforts

East County resident Wendy Scott has started an organization that assists local cat- and kitten-rescue groups by organizing events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 15, 2015
Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Police get a wheel deal from anonymous citizen

An anonymous citizen recently contacted the town with an offer to buy the Longboat Key Police Department a new bicycle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Cumming explains 2014 police stats

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming offers insight about the types of incidents that were up and down in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Colony owners seek stake in courts

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners now have the option to purchase a 5% interest in the resort's tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Code changes to stall redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Observer updates

Public invited to speak about town's sign code - No action taken on cell tower ordinance, again - Town's engineer suggests solution

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Metered downtown parking program resumes Oct. 3

Sarasota will resume its parking meter program Oct. 3. Some meters and pay stations are being relocated near the judicial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2014
Employees 'hunt' down clues

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority worked together during inaugural scavenger hunt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 27, 2026
Town celebrates 10th year of spotlighting local artists

This marks the 10th year the town of Longboat Key has held an artists' reception and exhibition at town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2010
Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival

Hundreds of Manatee County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Nov. 20-21 for the final weekend of the farm's Harvest Festival event. Guests enjoyed live dance and musical performances, a variety of food and crafts for purchase, pony rides and more

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota leaders track spread of COVID-19

Nearly a month after the first diagnosed COVID-19 case in Sarasota County, health professionals and public officials are closely monitoring the growth of the disease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2015
Bayfront 20:20 enters second phase

As Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 moves toward the planning phase of its bayfront visioning process, members of the group turn to other cities for inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 5, 2025
Longboat doesn't budge on sign rules amid St. Regis spat

The Town Commission decided in a split vote to not introduce a sign code amendment to allow for an arched metal sign at the resort's pier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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