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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Commission plans November retreat

The town will enforce social-distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of the people who attend the Nov. 4 retreat.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.9.21

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 21, 2022
First peek of new Main Plaza revealed

Developers release renderings of the highly anticipated One Main Plaza in marketing materials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 12, 2021
Goals and Objectives meeting is next week

The pandemic prompted the cancellation of the April 2020 Goals and Objectives meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Commission reviews tennis budget

The Longboat Key Town Commission, which approved a new 1,750-square-foot pro shop and other facilities for the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center last year, is curious if the town-operated facility will make money in the next fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Entertainment industries seek local talent

Representatives of the talent, film and publishing industries will be under one roof, hunting for talent and showcasing their services, during an expo Sept. 19.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2010
Key Club presents a modified plan

The Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a tentative Islandside project proposal Friday that reduces the number of overall residential units from 176 units to 154 units. The club asked for a two-week continuance in order to meet with town staff about the revised plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
SCAT's numbers on par with other systems

In the last five years, SCAT's fuel costs have jumped 286% and it has increased passenger fare by 88%. Of its $21 million 2008 budget, county tax dollars paid for 70% of operating costs; passenger fare accounted for 12%.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Restaurants close for summer vacation; New wedding specialist is good at tying the knots; Columbia Restaurant to benefit area non-profits

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Blake Riley-Hawkins

Lakewood Ranch High junior Blake Riley-Hawkins captured his first-ever district title in the 132-pound weight class of the Class 2A-District 11 tournament Feb. 4, in Port Charlotte. With the win, Riley-Hawkins will advance to the Class 2A-Region 3 tournament Feb. 10-11, in Charlotte. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 6, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved by a 3-2 vote Tuesday night a millage rate of 2.9249 mills for fiscal year 2010.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Court denies motion in Cedars tennis case

The Florida Court of Appeals denied a rehearing motion filed in March on behalf of Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Town preps for property value drop

Property-tax estimates won't be released until June, but town staff is preparing for an estimated $255,000 drop in revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
Siesta condo sales stronger in 2012

Transactions on the island are up 10% this year compared with 2011, and distressed sales show improvement.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Ultimate Sports Fan October winner; Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame; Mooney blanks Sarasota Christian

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Your Fitness Instructor moves to new location; AMI Water Shuttle adds Longboat Key stop; Mote Marine, Whole Foods team up for Giving Challenge; Key Club to host orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Moor

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2018
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts first public nest excavation

Following the excavation, three hatchlings crawled to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.23.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Trails still top city transportation priorities

After gathering public input, staff is going to the commission for guidance on the Sarasota in Motion master plan.

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