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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2026
Conservation, parks referendum could return to Manatee County ballot in 2026

Nationwide nonprofit Trust for Public Lands is exploring the county's financial options to make additional land purchases.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 18, 2026
Final preparations underway for The Concession to host Senior PGA Championship

The Lakewood Ranch golf club has officially begun its one-month countdown to the tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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 Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • 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 Robin Roy |
  • April 22, 2010
Neighbors want park proposal rescinded

A group of Hudson Bayou residents nominated a vacant property for park acquisition, but that property is located in Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • 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 Roy |
  • August 18, 2011
Planning Board controversy comes to close

Accusations of lame-duck political maneuvering marked the usual process of appointing members to the city's Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • 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 13, 2013
General employees reject union label with vote

Employees rejected a proposed union by a 21-6 vote.

  • 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 |
  • June 30, 2016
City budget prioritizes police, planning and parks

With property values continuing to rise, city officials are dealing with a new problem this budget season: figuring out the best way to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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