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  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
SURE campaigns for local housing funds

A coalition of churches is leading the charge for more ambitious affordable housing policies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2021
Newtown museum pitched as cultural catalyst

After an outpouring of public support for a proposed African American art center and history museum, city officials are advancing negotiations with the group behind the plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Town officials sound off on Debby response

Debby's deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2019
Judge rules in favor of Big Pass dredging

For the third time, a circuit court judge has rejected Siesta Key residents' attempts to challenge the city of Sarasota's Lido Key beach renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Florence Katz 'pens' down project

Florence Katz turns 94 in July and now lives at the Sarasota Bay Club, but she hasn't slowed down a bit. Founder of the Temple Beth Israel choir and Temple Tuesday, a luncheon gathering of elderly temple members, she now has a new project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Colony Lender acquires ownership share

Colony Lender LLC now possesses a 15% interest in the recreational assets at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, including the tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 23, 2018
How I Sleigh Christmas

While your stockings were hung by the chimney with care, I was out in Lakewood Ranch upping my Santa game.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2017
Letters to the Editor for Longboat Observer

Readers sound off on key issues

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 19, 2024
Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
City plots potential zoning code updates

Officials are exploring opportunities to revise the city’s building regulations outside of predominantly residential areas. What could this mean for Sarasota’s future? 

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
Neighborhood group celebrates 30th anniversary

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations has grown from an informal alliance to an institution the city leans on for insights into residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Let the Panhandle be a lesson

If local government officials haven't tuned in to what occurred Monday in Destin and Okaloosa County, they better get on Google and on the phones and start researching. Be ready.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
County doubles down on spring training

As the county considers investing more than $20 million to lure the Braves spring training operation, has the investment in the Orioles and Ed Smith Stadium paid off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 23, 2023
Staff costs create largest spending increases in town budget

Longboat Key officials attribute the rise in total general fund operating expenditures to climbing costs and investments in personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 12, 2022
Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Beach access receives more sand

The town is placing another 600 cubic yards of sand at the North Shore Road beach access this week to protect the road and utilities in the area. Commissioner Gene Jaleski thinks more should be done.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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