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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 29, 2009
Persson advises commissioners not to attend Sleepy Lagoon meeting

Town Attorney David Persson sent an e-mail to Longboat Key Town Commissioners Wednesday, Oct. 28, advising them to consider 'politely declining' a Sleepy Lagoon Homeowners meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Publix will hold a community workshop to display its plans and renderings for the proposed project.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
P&Z to check out Publix plans

Planning & Zoning Board will discuss next week Publix's request for outline-development plan and site-plan approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bath & Racquet Club owners hope to build a residential community around the existing fitness center. If the city approves a comprehensive plan change Monday, a future hearing will consider a proposed rezone and site plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 31, 2020
City Commission to hear Bath & Racquet Club proposal

At Monday’s meeting, the board will also revisit a conversation about buying additional parkland near the Tahiti Park neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All that's left in the former Pine Shores Trailer Park is overgrown brush, a few trees and empty streets.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Former trailer park may soon see movement

By late spring, dirt could be moved on the former trailer park at the Stickney Point Road gateway to Siesta Key. Two hotels are being discussed for the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2020
Sarasota County pauses drive-thru COVID-19 testing until Tuesday

Unable to fill all its appointment slots, the Sarasota County Department of Health said the pause will conserve resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 7, 2016
JP Morgan Chase wants to build bank, offices on Longboat Key

Plans approved three years ago must be reapproved by Town Commission

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new restaurant is being developed on old Pattigeorge's Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 21, 2016
New 200-seat restaurant coming to former Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key

Construction schedule and project cost estimates are still being developed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emergency officials from each municipality and from the county give an update Friday on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues mandatory evacuation orders

Residents in evacuation zone A — including Sarasota’s barrier islands — have to evacuate between 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The health department said such levels of red tide in nearby waters can trigger short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation. Those with chronic breathing problems could be more adversely affected.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2021
State issues advisory over low levels of red tide near Longboat, Anna Maria

Breathing issues possible, Department of Health says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 19, 2018
The Shore set to open in October

The restaurant sits at the former site of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Free coronavirus testing will be available to Manatee County residents on Saturday at four sites.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 30, 2020
MCR Health offers free coronavirus testing for Manatee County residents.

Sarasota, Bradenton and Parrish will host free coronavirus collection sites.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed polling precinct boundaries.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
New Polling Precincts in Lakewood Ranch

With a rise in new registered voters, precincts have shifted.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 14, 2018
Twin Shores breaks ground on pool

On April 14, residents gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for a pool site.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Planning Commission voted 6-0 in support of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2017
Planning board supports light industrial use in CORE

Reductions in other entitlements on Lakewood Ranch site should offset impacts.

  • East County
  • News
All three living floors will have a walk-out porch facing the Gulf. Courtesy rendering of RE/MAX Tropical Sands
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
Multi-family building nears completion on Siesta Key

Midnight Pass Road will soon be the site of a one-of-a-kind property as a two-unit, multifamily building nears completion at 1136 Windsong Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new station will be two stories with two fire truck bays. Rendering courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 2, 2015
County commission to vote on new Vamo fire station

The new $3.8 million station will replace the current station on the same site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 12,220-square-foot former site of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, which was built in 1926, features a rooftop bar.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 18, 2014
Times building sells for $2.1 million

The former site of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant on First Street, which has been vacant for more than a year, may have a future as a new restaurant and night club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
News Briefs

Federal agencies issue FONSI for Port Dolphin; Sidewalk repairs under way on the Key; Mom and baby manatee saved

  • Longboat Key
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