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

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2023
City extends Sarasota Performing Arts Center pact deadline

The SPAC Foundation gets another 18 months to develop an implementation agreement with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota County sounds early warning of coming budget deficits

The County Commission alters future budget season schedules to begin planning for future general fund shortfalls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
County plans improvements for Fort Hamer Park

Manatee County officials seek public input on the plans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
Is it too late for Sarasota to stay small?

Residents worried about growth want the city to focus on maintaining the small-town character of Sarasota. Even if they get their way, have we crossed the point of no return?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat lands millions six years after Tropical Storm Debby

Longboat stands to receive even more money from past hurricanes and storms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 5, 2024
Town moves ahead on ordinance to increase maximum seawall height

No minimum height can be established at present, but Longboat Key town staff recommended a greater maximum height allowance to address resiliency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat firefighters ratify new contract

Will a change in the breakdown of pension payments put the town at risk?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
Town plans to get charter back on track

A referendum voters approved in November is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course in early 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 9, 2025
Officials OK controversial roads proposal for large east Sarasota County project

Commissioners vote 3-2 to move ahead with Hi Hat Ranch agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 10, 2024
New speaker series in Sarasota hopes to inspire rising entrepreneurs

"Disruption, Innovation & Opportunity" is set for Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 16, 2017
Resort owner wants to bring ‘Old Florida atmosphere’ to Siesta

The owner of the Siesta Key Palms is asking the county to restore an inactive zoning district, so he can preserve the history of his resort hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2023
Updated master plan approved for The Bay park

Changes proposed by the Bay Park Conservancy include plans for three restaurants, more boat ramps and a food village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
News Briefs

Town interviews planning consultants; Town accepting Toys for Tots donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
Pension Experts: PIC Pension Committee presents its findings

Five Longboat Key residents, who reviewed the town's three pension plans, said the town is 'headed toward a financial crisis.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 7: Sari Lindroos-Valimaki

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Twin Shores on the way to turtle compliance

Community working with Sea Turtle Conservancy to design, install new lighting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2022
Braden River Library expansion offers new opportunities in east Bradenton

The library's new Makerspace, meeting room and three study rooms help visitors explore their creative side.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Common sense code needed

If we are going to have rules, and we certainly need some, then they have to be enforced. But a generous dose of common sense should be ladled out by the rule enforcers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2012
City commission approves downtown projects

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a list of downtown projects Monday that include a Main Street streetscape projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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