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

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 3, 2021
Longboat Key expects to save about $8.7 million on beach projects

Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps credited the contractor's equipment, which allows for less expensive sand dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2019
Mixed-use zoning plans prove contentious

In addition to objections from the Arlington Park neighborhood, some city officials want to see affordable housing built on commercial properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner

March 10, 1993 11:02 a.m. 4900 block of GMD. Burglary. Report of voices in apartment and a possible burglary in progress was called in. Voices discovered to be people leaving a birthday message on a telephone answering machine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Siesta Key tennis court rumors prove untrue

County staff has reassured Key residents that tennis courts will be available at all times when work begins on the planned Siesta Public Beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 17, 2011
My View: Let's all go Follywood!

The lemming-like rush to try to lure Hollywood filmmakers to Sarasota and Manatee counties is costly, ineffective and a little embarrassing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2015
Longboat Key Town Commission seats confirmed

A deadline for candidates came and went Monday with no one challenging four commission seats that were up for grabs. That means the commission has two familiar faces and two new ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream

DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
Legislators to decide if a taxing district could solve UTC's stormwater problems

If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Unicorp offers to buy all Colony units

The developer has offered to purchase every unit at the Colony by the end of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Nolan Middle students prepare for HOSA competition

Students hope to advance to nationals — an opportunity never before offered to middle schoolers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 20, 2012
Apartments sought for North Trail

A developer with ties to Sarasota wants to build affordable apartments for downtown professionals on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • January 13, 2022
As You Make Your Resolution This Year, We are Making One, Too

The best way for us to achieve these resolutions as an organization, and as a community, is together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • December 9, 2009
Our view: Beware of the tipping point

Our view: Beware of the tipping point

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Braden River band marches on

With the Manatee County School District coming off a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, money is tighter at schools this year. The result can be unseen impacts, but schools - such as Braden River High - are working to overcome them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key will have bus service

Bus service will change

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2009
Hilton applies for tourism units

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is the only property to submit a proposal for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 11, 2014
Younger to seek third and final term for town commissioner

The former attorney is the first to qualify for March elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Old Braden River Historical Society plans for future

As the Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated 12 years at its May 7 meeting, members looked back on the successes of the organization and discussed plans for the future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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