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The Cabana Inn may finally have an opening to redevelopment. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Cabana Inn seeks benefits of new code

The site of the Cabana Inn is serving as a real-world example of how form-based code could impact development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key’s Town Code does not currently allow permitting for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 12, 2022
Longboat Key plans to allow permanently installed fire pits

A new proposal seeks to allow town-issued permitting for fire pits outside of structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 31, 2014
Ice Ice Baby

Everybody loves something cold and sweet, especially on a hot summer day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
rubber cement painting reverse plaid
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 14, 2014
An ode to rubber cement and handmade Valentines

An ode to rubber cement and handmade Valentines

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • November 22, 2011
Bridge Bites: Detective work

East's 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing six Diamonds and less than opening values. N-S push on to 4♠, a contract that is in danger of losing a trick in each suit. On the other hand, with a bit of sleuthing, you might even make an overtrick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • April 18, 2012
Bridge Bites: Smarter than a second-grader?

We learn to count in first- and second-grade, but, somehow, this basic skill deserts many bridge players in the heat of battle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
SRQ-to-downtown shuttle service to begin before year's end

Sarasota County sets the fares for a new trolley route that will serve the airport and five stops downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 15, 2016
Garden Club Sips & Shops

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted a Sip & Shop event Jan. 14, at J.McLaughlin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
In the zone

Although Laurel Park residents have praised the neighborhood's zoning rules, questions linger about the effects those regulations have had on the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Phased Key Club project in the works

Ocean Properties officials are working with town staff on hurdles in the town's code that are preventing them from submitting a site-plan application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The revised sign ordinance is nearly five months in the making.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
News Briefs

Early voting begins March 10; Bay Partner grant applications due March 1; IPOC, associations file their responses; Longboat Key building inspector to retire

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Brown, owner of the Beach Club, The Hub Baja Grill and the property of Blu Que Island Grill on Siesta Key, leases space in front of the Broken Egg to provide valet parking.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Lally backs valet effort in Village

The Sarasota County code-enforcement officer defends Siesta Village valet parking against criticism.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Matt Grover, Troy Syprett and Russell Matthes stand in front of the bar at Daiquiri Deck’s Siesta Key location. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar expands their brand

The owners of Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar are using lessons learned in their 18 years of experience operating a business in Siesta Key Village to expand their brand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Suzanne Farrel
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

Farrell gets her dance on in Sarasota; 'See Jane' make lasting connections at SFF; Carolyn Michel reunites with herself; Ebtg closes up shop; HOT TICKETS

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 5, 2014
Best Bets: The top attractions for season

Here are our top suggestions for activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys this March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported that someone left three large piles of tree branches and brush on a vacant property that was under her care.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 23, 2018
Puttin’ on the polo

We visited three boutiques to find the perfect polo fashions.

  • LWR Life
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