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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 31, 2024
Upgraded Manatee water treatment system serves its first drink

Manatee County's $53 million retrofit uses ultrafiltration membranes to block additional contaminants.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Engineer on sea level rise: Longboat Key is ahead of other Florida communities

APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure is planning to complete Longboat Key's sea level rise study by June 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2021
Residents wary of St. Armands zoning changes

Commercial property owners say new building regulations would have a minimal impact on the character of the Circle, but traffic remains a source of anxiety for island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Naked Ambition

A group of nudists with 80 members is asking Sarasota County if it would separate a public beach and make part of it clothing-optional.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Responses to cell tower plan heard loud and clear

The P&Z Board will discuss a proposed cellular tower next month. Residents both for and against the tower want to be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Questions surround changes to North Trail project

The city said it cannot administratively approve revised plans for The Strand development near the Whitaker Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2020
City leaders offer differing housing perspectives

As city staff works to advance policy changes, commissioners shared their affordable housing priorities at a workshop Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
Residents ask for protection from neighboring developments

After sustained concerns from residents about falling debris and other issues, the city is examining its policies managing the side effects of new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Will new city tree protections take root?

In response to continued resident feedback, a list of proposed changes to city tree regulations is growing. How is staff attempting to address citizen concerns?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2016
City should embrace public development review process

Our city streets are becoming alleyways where walkers are intimidated by height and mass crowding.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.18.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2015
Survey says: No hotel for Whitney

Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder knows the plaza can’t sustain itself on the leases it has now. An investigation into a 100-room boutique hotel doesn't offer hope for the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
News Briefs

Entrepreneur purchases more downtown land; U.S. 301 to get new median landscaping

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2014
Residents speak out on Gulfstream development

Residents voiced their concerns about a proposed bayfront project's impact on traffic - and about the current status of a key intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2024
Vacationers worried about beds made in the night

After returning from the pool after midnight, the guests wondered how their beds were made. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 27, 2024
Sarasota filmmaker follows female friendship in 'Guy Friends'

The film by Jonathan Smith premieres May 31 in Sarasota, New York and Los Angeles.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2023
Updated incentives could bring affordable housing to east Bradenton

The Livable Manatee Incentive Program works to benefit builders and residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 5, 2023
Manatee County tries to curb feral hog population

Through a pilot program, feral hogs are being trapped and turned into artisanal pork products.

  • East County
  • News
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