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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2016
Town approves firefighter contract

The agreement limits firefighter pension contributions and reinstates step wage increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2010
Sarasota approves rowing facility plans

Plans for Nathan Benderson Park include a 2,000-meter rowing course and other public amenities.

  • East County
  • News
The Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down Thursday, Aug. 1.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 26, 2013
Holiday Beach Resort will be demolished next week

The 56-year-old building will be torn down to make way for the planned 11-unit Infinity condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold public meetings to find out what aspects of a Bayfront Park concept plan are popular with residents. The concept plan currently includes these tennis courts being relocated closer to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Residents will shape Bayfront Park

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to hold public meetings to ensure Longboat residents have input on what amenities a renovated Bayfront Park should include.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by John Joseph Revisky
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Thunder by the Bay has drawn complaints from downtown Sarasota merchants and residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2016
Thunder by the Bay could roll into Lakewood Ranch

Organizers of motorcycle event are set to announce sites for the 2017 event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Villagers propose idea for north end

A group of Longbeach Village residents has formed a concept for the north end after hearing ideas generated by the charrette.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taussig, center
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • December 13, 2012
How to make conch salad

How to make conch salad

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Chief of Operations Larry Luh, EMS Chief Paul DiCicco and District Chief Mark Regis are seeking ways to keep their ambulances in circulation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County hires contract administrator

Sarasota County taps former Moffitt Cancer Center Grant Administrator Nancy Paradise for the position in the Office of Financial Planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Key SMR executive heads to Brevard County

SMR officials say they have no timeline for hiring a replacement.

  • East County
  • News
Among the specific changes proposed for firehouses are separate, vented storage locations for firefighters' protective gear. Coats, boots and helmets should be kept away from living quarters.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2018
Ballot initiatives focus on firehouse upgrades, new charter

Voters will cast ballots for more than just Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 18 through Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Walgreens eyes Key site

The drug-store company, based in Deerfield, Ill., has submitted an application for a stand-alone location on Bay Isles Road, just west of Bank of America.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Heers, co-owner Dr. Elijah Benioni, Kimberly Marlow, co-owner Dr. Briana Southerland and Warren Decuir
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aesthetic Arts Institute business opens on Main Street in Sarasota; Longboat Key triathlon sprint event needs volunteers for this weekend; Longboat Key resident to teach fitness classes at Sarasota Ballet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Participants get sprayed with colored chalk throughout the run. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2017
Run organizers send good 'vibes' to Lakewood Ranch

The Color Vibe event is different from The Color 5K, which was a no-show at Premier Sports Campus in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2010
Town's Vision Plan debated

The town's revised Vision Plan, which was revised by a subcommittee over the summer, was the focus of a public meeting Nov. 11 to get input from Key residents and business owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 9, 2015
Four years in the making, Riverview seniors enjoy prom

Riverview High School hosted its senior prom on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The six-unit property at 551 Broadway St. sold along with two adjacent properties for $1.5 million.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 21, 2018
Six-unit Longboat property under contract for $1.5 million

The property, built in the historic village in 1946, received an offer within the first few days on the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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