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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 19, 2024
Longboat moves to set taxing district for canal maintenance program

At a meeting on Nov. 12, Longboat Key town commissioners voted to create the taxing district, but how to fairly allocate costs is still in question.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Manatee School District budget

Superintendent Rick Mills hopes a competent team, stronger controls and community support help the district right its budget.

  • East County
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 22, 2013
Web Year in Review: January 2013, Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Hotel talks begin again

The committee that formed to recommend a hotel project to the commission for a downtown hotel site is negotiating again with two potential developers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
News Briefs

Observer names associate publisher; MTC students show off skills

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  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 22, 2022
New FEMA maps bring changes in insurance standards

Longboat leaders hear about what's in store once Sarasota County maps are in force.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Longboat seeks solutions to Town Center parking problems

Commissioners discussed the need for more parking to accommodate events for the development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 28, 2011
Palm Avenue spruce-up in the works

The Downtown Improvement District is ready to use its tax dollars to help spruce up both North and South Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 17, 2019
Beach management plan continues forward in Longboat Key

The Town Commission and interested parties took in a presentation on what will be a completed plan in October.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 28, 2016
Your Calendar: Networking at Noon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Parking plan

In 2015, the city will seek to address parking issues head-on by developing a new strategic plan - and working to avoid earlier missteps.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 4, 2021
Bayfront park project set for public hearing

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota, which includes a boardwalk near the terminus of Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 8, 2013
County to replace historic courthouse roof

The $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof begins this month. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Switching Gears

The county has expressed an interest in upgrading a BMX facility, but it's unclear if it will be the draw proponents think.

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