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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 4, 2020
A wake-up call for LBK

A real estate expert thinks the decline in property values in the Sarasota County portion of Longboat Key is a one-off aberration. Town leaders should see it as a threat to be addressed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
SIDELINES

Sailors finish fourth at Class 3A state meet; Riverview blanks North Port in district action; Thunder posts back-to-back shutouts; Blazers top Pirates in overtime play; Cardinal Mooney roars past Manatee

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2016
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  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2015
Succession plan: Life after Bullock

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock began his career with the town four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 23, 2021
More homes on the way to Lakewood Ranch area

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved an amendment that will allow development east of the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 3, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pamaro Shop Furniture follows the growth

EYE ON BUSINESS: Pamaro Shop Furniture to move its warehouse and office to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2020
City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

A lobbying campaign from barrier islands residents has spurred officials to take action against large vacation rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 25, 2016
A legacy-making moment

Important Sarasota institutions are confronting their futures — all signs of a vibrant community. Other cities’ experiences offer great road maps for what it will take.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
P&Z pulls forward with traffic talks

Is Gulf of Mexico Drive really that important? Longboaters probably think so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2018
New station answers alarm in Lakewood Ranch

Fire district saw need to change plans for a new station's location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Real estate

Realtors say they expect fewer investors to snatch homes off the market in the coming year, which will leave more inventory available from which primary homebuyers can choose.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
SENIOR SLUGGER

Out-of-Door Academy center fielder AJ Strong is having his best season on the diamond with eight home runs and 30 RBIs through 19 games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 22, 2010
PMP development director hits the stage running

Lynn Rasys is using her marketing chops and people skills to propel the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast into 2011.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 6, 2025
Living wall comes to life on Longboat Key

A project to improve water quality at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is only a few weeks from completion and already starting to meet its goal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2025
Local promoter plans next Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Morgan Bettes Angell is considering tweaks to better serve the community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Crazy for You'

'Crazy for You' runs through Nov. 3, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

  • East County
  • News
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