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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners approve $6 million for animal shelter, $14.9 million for Lakewood Ranch library

Manatee County Commissioners note they can change their mind down the road if the funding seems inappropriate.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2020
S.R. 64 corridor near Lakewood Ranch gets more business

Convenience store comes to S.R. 64/Lorraine Road intersection with more development on the way.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2018
Bayfront raises dilemmas

The grand vision for the Bayfront presents multiple dilemmas for the community — where to put a new performing arts hall and deciding this crucial question: What comes first?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Our View: Value of bay already known

Sarasota Bay is part of what makes Sarasota, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 23, 2024
Zoning keeps greedy developers in check

A reader writes that zoning laws ensure equal property rights for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Our View: Job 1: Fix, reduce pensions

It's time. The Longboat Key Town Commission election and commissioners' installations are completed. It's time to get back to work, and as the late Jim Durante used to say, do it "with all due haste."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2014
Police reveal 2013 statistics

Increases in vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively and the increase in offenses are attributed to the condition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
North-end gas station still running on empty

Keller Williams will not open an office at the old Chevron, but a Bradenton businessman seeks goodwill for a drop-off center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Get Yourself Tested Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Get Yourself Tested Party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Key Village noise complaints continue

The brisk breezes floating off the Gulf of Mexico this month have aggravated the noise debate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
City revises development notice policy

Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Our View: District needs finance help

Manatee schools may need a financial intervention.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Our View

Chief Abbott's future: not swell

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Board sets BP settlement priorities

Sarasota County commissioners ranked a $9 million Siesta Key project fourth out of 28 projects to be submitted for federal funding from the Deepwater Horizon penalties.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.16.15

Town receives BP settlement cash; Mid-Key plaza sells; Undergrounding petition announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2020
Traffic troubles this season have Longboat leaders looking for answers

Town wants to find new ways of mitigating effects of off-island construction projects north and south, present and future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
Will Lakewood Ranch-area golf event at The Concession pay off for Manatee County?

World's best players loved The Concession in Bradenton, but no PGA Tour event is planned for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2015
City searches for way to preserve spirit of CRA

At a special meeting Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission directed staff to explore a variety of different options for replacing the function of the downtown community redevelopment area, set to expire next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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