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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Opposing Key Club project groups face off

Positive Change for LBK and The Islandside Property Owners Coalition clashed Wednesday, Jan. 20 over whether the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project was right for the community and whether it can be approved as proposed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Conference center ban draws criticism

As various public and private groups consider the future of a vast swath of bayfront land surrounding the Van Wezel, the City Commission has ruled out at least one amenity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
SCF to hold invitational tourney

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota volleyball team will host the SCF Invitational Tournament Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
School Board member Dave Miner voted against the committee's charter being passed.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Manatee County oversight committee charter passes

Volunteers asked to oversee school district's spending of referendum funds can get to work.

  • East County
  • News
A historic marker on Broadway commemorates the old town dock that was destroyed in a 1921 hurricane.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Longboat Lore: Marker project made Key history

The installation of seven historic plaques throughout the island was a longtime goal of the Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 18

Another glorious sunset on Longboat Key, captured by Elizabeth Yerkes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 29, 2016
GreyHawk Landing CDD considers cost savings

A resident pointed out a water system at the pool that is wasting energy and money.

  • East County
  • News
The ladder of the new aerial truck goes 107-feet high.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 9, 2018
Another rung up the ladder for East Manatee Fire Rescue

New aerial truck arrives at Lakewood Ranch's Station 4.

  • East County
  • News
The concept design focuses on changes to a street segment leading into St. Armands Circle from the mainland, attempting to create a visual gateway welcoming visitors into the district.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2021
St. Armands Circle group pursues major streetscape upgrade

St. Armands stakeholders have a vision for improving the look and feel of the commercial district. Can they convince city officials to buy in?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Third-grader Quinn Kaffold and his teacher Carolyn Winget play the "Banana Bongos" at McNeal's STEAM night.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 9, 2018
Manatee School District plan: Extend school day

Teachers sacrifice paid planning time to be with students more.

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Tommy Gregory is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Dangerous roadways top representative's town topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Dangerous roadways, outdoor Florida, top town hall meeting topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team celebrate winning their fifth district championship in a row. The team will now move onto state. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Braden River High School knows its drill

Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team wins district championship for fifth year in a row and heads to state.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 29, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 8.31.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Jeff Hirschberger unfolds plans for his future townhome project, Hidden Creek, at 77th Terrace East, which will provide access to the future community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Townhome project nears construction phase

Developer plans luxury townhome project close to everything.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission will convene Aug. 19 to discuss the discrimination complaints.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City leaders to discuss discrimination complaints

Since late 2019, employees have accused the city’s finance director and auditoriums manager of improper workplace conduct.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi leads a group of Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau Personnel during their tour of Longboat Key. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota dispatchers familiarize themselves with Longboat Key

Longboat emergency services leaders led a tour of the island for willing Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Instead of a plaque, Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain hands Gil Pearce a handcrafted fishing pole made by Chetlain's stepson Josh Knapek.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch veteran retires from service

Just before turning 90, Gil Pearce gives up his seat on the CDD 1 board.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Martin Hyde lost in last week'   s runoff election to Jennifer Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2017
Martin Hyde has his say

City questions still need answers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • 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
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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