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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Construction expert recalls rescue operation

Vincent Billi recounts his experience attempting to rescue survivors at Ground Zero on Sept. 11

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 4, 2025
Stormwater fees are back on the table in Manatee County

After a brutal 2024 hurricane season, commissioners are looking to residents to help fund stormwater solutions.

  • East County
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat presses ahead on redevelopment changes

Longboat Key has been working for at least three years to rewrite its zoning code now that many of the properties on the island are aging to obsolescence.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2024
Installation of AT&T service upgrades permitted on Longboat

Town commissioners voted to change the wording in the zoning code to allow AT&T to install cellphone service upgrades.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Jack Daly

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 23, 2010
Teen girl fights off attacker

A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
News Briefs

Code Enforcement hears parking case; FPL to clear tree branches, limbs; Crosswalks, beach project on agenda

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2011
Town to ask for telecommunications proposals

The commission directed staff to request proposals that would determine the island's needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee commissioner talks about her settlement with ethics commission

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she wanted to set the record straight about her role in the Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic in February 2021.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center courts updated

This maintenance is a precursor to bigger work to come in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key banners face zoning code problem

Siesta Key groups believe banners at entryways to the island should proclaim Siesta Beach's status as No. 1 in the country. The question is whether such signage will be allowed under the county zoning code.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Town, IPOC spar over code changes

A Sarasota County judge is expected to make his ruling next month on Islandside Property Owners Coalition's claim that the town made code changes inconsistent with its Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
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Fire chief concerned about emergency access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 17, 2015
Sarasota Republican Club hosts Buchanan

The Sarasota Republican Club hosted the monthly dinner meeting featuring guest speaker Rep. Vern Buchanan on Thursday evening at Marina Jack's Restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2009
New event fees delayed

Sarasota's plan to charge for the use of parks for special events, which some said would kill some St. Armands Circle events, will be delayed until at least December.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 24, 2009
New event fees delayed

Sarasota's plan to charge for the use of parks for special events, which some say would kill some St. Armands Circle events, will be delayed until at least December.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • February 27, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

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