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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2010
DCA gives Comp Plan mixed ruling

Because the DCA ruled the town's Comp Plan is consistent and inconsistent, the town will appeal to an administrative law judge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Buchanan announces jobs plan

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Monday a new piece of legislation intended to create jobs. The proposal is expected to be introduced formally later this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Linda Lasday

Linda Lasday, 74, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
City Commission hears update on bayfront planning effort

At a workshop Monday, commissioners asked questions about Sarasota Bayfront 20:20’s vision for developing city-owned land near the Van Wezel — before offering signs of support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2012
Second Bayfront Park meeting planned for Monday

The meeting is open to the public and will seek resident input about the park's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Our View | Learn from others' models

Michael Klauber, longtime Sarasota restaurant entrepreneur and now chairman of Visit Sarasota, probably knows firsthand now what it means 'to herd cats.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 19, 2014
Changes hinge on Villages' approval

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
How High: Building heights stall push for Longboat code changes

As town staff aim to bring dozens of properties into conformity, concerns about building heights bubble to the surface.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Lighthouse Point boat dock approval granted

The residents of Lighthouse Point received approval from the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board to extend and widen their two community boat docks in the lagoon off of New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Businesses question city of Sarasota's 'nightclub designation' mandate

Two restaurant owners who want to serve liquor in their eateries took offense to a new 'nightclub designation' city code mandates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
Town could dissolve ZBA

A Key property owner has been unable to schedule a hearing because the ZBA Board can't reach a quorum to hold a meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 27, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners to receive transit progress report

The report lists highlights of past fiscal years and future needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2010
Commission grants club request

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board to review about six issues with the zoning code that could alleviate Islandside project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 11, 2024
New $73M fire academy needed now, says County Commission

Sarasota commissioners douse plans to build a pared-down $53.8 million training facility and ask staff to explore additional funding sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2015
$2 million: County invests in LBK park

The answer to Dave Bullock’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 19, 2025
Selby Gardens wins Planning Board approval for Master Plan Phase 2

Despite concerns over tree removal and mitigation plans, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens gets the green light to proceed with $61 million Master Plan Phase 2 project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Cell tower debate echoes through Town Hall

Residents and town commissioners got hung up on language in Comprehensive Plan changes and turned a discussion into a two-hour cell tower debate Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2017
Premier Sports Campus purchase on agenda

County staff recommend Manatee County funds the $5.2 million deal with tourist tax dollars and impact fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 23, 2024
Funding hiccup downsizes affordable housing project, for now

The city of Sarasota approves Amaryllis Park Place III with one less building than planned because of county funding timing complications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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