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Results for: Shokz Discount Code : "SKV10" Get 10% Off On Your Purchase

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2011
Steps to a new solution

Sarasota contractor Fred Derr thinks the town of Longboat Key should consider a beach alternative that has worked on three separate portions of Casey Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 21, 2025
Sarasota names new interim manager, relaunches search for permanent one

Veteran local government executive Dave Bullock will succeed Doug Jeffcoat in the city's top temp job as City Commission seeks a new batch of candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key first responders begin using resource guide

The guide helps connect people in need to special service organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Vertex continues with cell tower plans

After reaching an impasse with Manatee County regarding a proposed tower in River Club, the developer is taking the battle to federal court.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Subcommittee debates island's revitalization

The Vision Plan subcommittee debated how specific the town's Vision Plan should be and its role in Longboat's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Commission chooses both sand options

The Town Commission will use a slightly darker sand for the north end of the island's high-erosion spots from North Shore Road just south of Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Turner punishing North Trail

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Imagine School principal resigns; Home burglarized in Lakewood Ranch; Study shows physician shortage in East County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
City searches high and low for tree-trimming suspect

A tree in the 1400 block of Main Street was trimmed a couple of weeks ago without the city of Sarasota's permission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Fresh concept proposed for parcel

A vacant parcel of land on Ringling Boulevard is being considered for an open-air, lunch-truck park to attract pedestrians and workers to a new downtown lunch spot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
P&Z checks out Publix plans

The Planning Zoning & Building Department's review of Publix's preliminary plans states that staff is 'encouraged and excited' about plans, but more details are needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Hilton looks to expand property

Ocean Properties Vice President of Operations Andy Berger recently met with town officials to discuss a redevelopment of the property that could double its room count.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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 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
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