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

  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2024
Sarasota mall redevelopment with 848 apartments inches forward

The city's planning board grants approval that marks next step toward revitalizing the former Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 15, 2023
Aviva Senior Living keeps the dream alive for seniors

The Jewish senior living community raised funds at its annual dinner to ensure residents can stay in their homes if their funds are diminished.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Historical Society fish fry gets new name

This year, the Longboat Key Historical Society and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub will host the society's annual fish fry under a new name: "Grouper vs. Mullet Fry Off."

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2018
Braden River Preserve advances

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2022
Estuary Program takes on comprehensive review of Sarasota Bay health

Projects for restoration include local and federally funded projects with the expectation of lessening future water pollution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
City to consider Payne Park leash rule

An email to city commissioners triggers a discussion on leash rules at city parks.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Colony meeting hopeful; Boston bombing aftermath; To the Republican Party

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Phase one of Longboat Key's undergrounding project is near completion

The town of Longboat Key's plan is to have its $49.1 million undergrounding project finished by the end of 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat Police expansion stalls amid funding gap

The Longboat Key Police Department is looking for grants to fund a $1.3 million expansion that would add a 1,300-square-foot training facility onto the existing building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
County affirms private beach property rights

A fight over property rights on the northern part of Beach Road led to a four-hour standoff among county officials, sheriff's deputies and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 29, 2024
Lighting concerns for sea turtles prompt town investigation

Now a month into sea turtle nesting season, a resident said artificial lights visible from the beach could disorient hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: Hold back the heavy hand

Sarasota County staff recently presented heavy-handed code changes to landscaping that would have required even more bureaucracy to oversee onerous burdens on a struggling industry.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
North Trail Coffee Talks

Tahiti Park residents are concerned about a planned Starbucks along U.S. 41, but they believe their worries won’t go unacknowledged.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota County braces for looming shortfalls

General fund projections for Sarasota County show a budget shortfall hitting as early as 2015, then climbing.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Let Uber and taxis compete

Research shows taxi regulations do much more harm than good.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
Manatee County commission considers land-use changes

Manatee County Commission to consider apartments, other changes near Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
44th Avenue bridge over Braden River 75% complete

Manatee County provides an update on massive project that will connect Lakewood Ranch with Cortez Road.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2015
Bobby Jones committee recommends $14.5 million in upgrades

At a special meeting of the City Commission, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee will lay out its suggestions for improving the municipal golf facility

  • Sarasota
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