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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2024
Ray Turner says District 5 will get a long-term plan and transparency from him

The Manatee commissioner, who is running for reelection, stresses the county must "get ahead of the growth."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 24, 2013
School district gives more pay raises

Not long after giving state-funded raises to teachers and internally funded raises to municipal employees and paraprofessionals, the Manatee County School Board approved a 2 percent pay increase for remaining staff members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2016
State intends to issue Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection plans to issue a permit for the proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 13, 2012
County OKs beach project design

Sarasota County engineers and a private design team estimate construction will take 27 months.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Town Commission nails zoning-code ordinance

Debate about the zoning-code ordinance dominated commissioners' inboxes but didn't take up much time at Monday's Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Heritage Harbour votes to build reserves

Supervisors raise fees to cover future road, irrigation repairs

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on city budget

City officials are debating short-term spending priorities and bracing for long-term financial impacts associated with COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 8, 2025
Longboat's Lawn Party returns following hurricane hiatus

More than 30 restaurants participated after a year off as Kiwanis Club of Longboat raises money for the Children's Guardian Fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
City considers ambitious Pineapple Park overhaul

As the city plots the future of a downtown park, no idea is off limits — even if it impacts an iconic piece of artwork in the center of the public space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key Town Center stage planning begins to take shape

The town will pursue building a 50-foot downstage at the Town Center site between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank raises funds to provide produce for families in need

The Sarasota nonprofit hosted a long-table dinner Oct. 20 in its warehouse.

  • Black Tie
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key commissioner calls for Code Enforcement Board changes after record fine

Phill Younger said outsized fine is proof the board members are not doing the job correctly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Fundraising efforts pull at Longboat wallets

Three major fundraising efforts are raising money for town improvements this summer: the Historical Society, the Longboat Key Foundation and pickleball players

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
Downtown CRA's future undecided

Some city and county commissioners have taken a stance on extending the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but both boards are waiting to make a decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Manatee County restricts future development

APRIL FOOLS' - As Manatee County discusses its 'How Will We Grow' plan, leaders try to slow development until it decides 'Who Are We?'

  • East County
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