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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 15, 2026
On-demand public transit sees steady use on Longboat

When bus service stopped on Longboat Key, on-demand ride-hailing with public subsidies took its place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
Audit blames employee for budget deficit

Navigant says a lack of oversight, faulty systems and poor coordination are reasons for the Manatee County Schools deficit.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Pythons to rid Key of raccoons; Boats are an eyesore; Who are the 'rascals?'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Town employees receive 3% wage increase

The Town Commission agreed to give non-union employees a one-time 3% wage increase the town manager proposed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
'Frozen' at summer camp at Lakewood Ranch High School

The Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp presents 'Frozen Jr.' at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2024
UTC's Barks and Boos brings fright and fun

Dog owners unleash their creativity on their dog's costumes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Gans wants to keep serving in a new seat

Commissioner Terry Gans believes the Urban Land Institute's recommendations could jumpstart a town center concept.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Coalition disputes project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said the Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million project is 'not about the economic needs of the community ... '

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2025
City halts progress for 18-story condo development Obsidian

Residents of the adjacent Bay Plaza succeed in their long-awaited chance to thwart the development of the Sarasota's tallest condominium tower. Now the matter is likely headed it court.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Medical examiner facility to be built off Fruitville Road

Sarasota County will build an autopsy and office building for the District 12 Medical Examiner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Commission talks role in Colony dispute

Former Mayor George Spoll generated discussion among commissioners after he spoke about the ticking clock for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.11.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2015
Commission wants permanent peacock fix

Longboat Key, Longbeach Village

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 18 Relocation plan 9:23 a.m. - 2900 block of GMD. Animal. The Public Works Department informed police that a large and aggressive bee colony was discovered near someone's home. Police roped off the right of way where the hive was located, and a beekeeper was called to relocate the hive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 24, 2012
Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
Ocean Club meets code

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat plan would change calculations for new restaurant parking

Restaurant parking proposal keeps staff and waiting customers in mind.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 12, 2019
Settlement accepted in Longboat Key's short-term rental lawsuit

The defendants admitted to violating town code.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Developer proposes $60 million project

Sarasota developer Jay Tallman has plans to build one of the first two new luxury residential condominium projects on Longboat Key since 2007.

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