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  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Jeff Mayers takes over Longboat Key Foundation leadership

The general manager of The Resort at Longboat Key Club replaces Bob Simmons as the board chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
newcans
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2015
JDub's rolls out new cans

JDub's rolls out new cans

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Town water receives top scores

All 151 water samples taken in 2008 were bacteria free. Town water also has acceptable levels of copper and lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite significant public support at Monday's meeting, the City Commission did not approve a proposed land use change that would allow plans for an affordable housing project to proceed.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2016
Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney alumnae and Florida State University freshman Annie Montgomery will hit the sand of Siesta Key Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta, a college sand-volleyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mike Olivella.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2013
Sand Solace: Annie Montgomery

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This pictures shows the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 in December 2015. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2017
Vehicles to drive diverging diamond traffic pattern this weekend

FDOT officials say the new traffic pattern for University Parkway at Interstate 75 is almost coming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2013
Our View: Economics of blackmail

For all those Tea Partyers chafing over Gov. Rick Scott's switcheroo to accept Obamacare's expansion of Medicaid spending in the state, sometimes you just have to take ipecac.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Peter Crowley, broker/owner of Re/Max Alliance Group, and Andrew Vac, broker/owner of Re/Max Excellence, announced Tuesday that the two companies will merge.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Re/Max companies merge for expanded Key presence

Andrew Vac's Re/Max Excellence will merge with Re/Max Alliance Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In June, downtown groups mapped out a potential path to a unified marketing campaign.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2017
DID untangles marketing strategy

Downtown groups want to create a new plan for promoting the district — but what do they do in the meantime?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linger Lodge Project Manager Philipp Hartl said the goal is to replace aging infrastructure and modernize the RV park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
Plans would increase RV spaces in Manatee County

Linger Lodge's RV Park set to undergo renovation if approved by Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 20, 2016
A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit

  • Black Tie
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 20, 2012
Stoke, An Insightful Look

Stoke, An Insightful Look

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 9, 2018
Superintendent names new principal for Southside Elementary

Current Principal Steve Dragon is retiring in May, when Assistant Principal Jennifer Nzeza will take over as Southside's principal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Drouin — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 26, 2018
The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The vacant property at the center is the property owned by the Mote Scientific Foundation, a not-for-profit that would have benefited from the sale of the site to Brista Homes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
At what point is it a taking?

Longboat’s density restrictions have created what looks like an unreasonable burden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carl Kaseman, Richard Gress, Tim Towell and Mark Waeltin — Photo by Peter Acker
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.11.17

From graduation parties to helicopter ball drops, here's the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2010
Town creates pipeline Web site

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 17, 2010
Review: 'The Ghost Writer'

Whatever you may think about Roman Polanski, it cannot be denied that he is one of the greatest directors in filmmaking history. His new political thriller, 'The Ghost Writer,' stands as a testament to his genius.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents must wait for the way to be clear before crossing Midnight Pass Road near Bay Tree Club.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Pedestrians, cars at odds on Siesta Key

In two neighborhoods on Siesta Key, pedestrian crossings are rising in public awareness, but no firm plans are set to meet residents' requests.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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