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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
County considers new tower restrictions

Palm-Aire residents are fighting a cell tower by lobbying commissioners to change the county's tower location policy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
P&Z begins to crack town codes

Recommendations for zoning code changes get unanimous vote from P&Z Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Town wants community input on island vision

A consultant will hold community meetings to gauge where the town is headed in the future and if its codes support that way of thinking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 21, 2013
How to handle Wal-Mart

How to handle Wal-Mart

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Watercrest Condominium Association staff John Coppenhaver, left, and Ricardo Taliaferro, right, update association board member Jerry Twiggs, center, about what they are doing to help keep the gate emergency-access only.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Can anyone just ride on through?

Manatee County may give gate restrictions 'teeth'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 30, 2013
PZ&B signs interlocal agreement with UF

Town Manager Dave Bullock isn't happy with the level of service the Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building Department is providing, so he's seeking outside help to alleviate the problem.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Children and teenagers are often seen riding electric bikes and scooters around the Lakewood Ranch area.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 14, 2026
Manatee County responds to growing number of e-bikes, e-scooters

County officials are exploring options to keep kids safe and to inform parents immediately when accidents occur with micromobility devices.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The new Kilwins location on Siesta Key is now open.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2023
New Kilwins opens in Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key native Lance Cassagnol returns to his childhood roots with the new dessert shop in Davidson Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Westfield Siesta Key  will begin hosting The Night Market twice a month beginning in October.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 6, 2018
Night Market coming to Westfield Siesta Key

Starting next month, the Night Market will bring a new shopping experience to Westfield Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A city-contracted engineer discovered significant deterioration to foundation pilings beneath the bait shop and dock. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Hart's Landing closed due to structural issues

The city of Sarasota announced today that Hart's Landing, located along the John Ringling Causeway, is unsafe for public occupation because of structural damage.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Residents reported that someone in a pickup truck squealed the truck's tires and did donuts in a condominium's landscaped area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
SCAT bus fares will increase Monday, Oct. 3.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
County approves SCAT increases

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) approved increases in fares that will take effect Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney striker Alex Turner scored the lone goal in the Cougars Class 2A-Region 3 victory Feb. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
Sarasota Sidelines: 02.04.16

Sarasota Sidelines: 02.04.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Business Briefs

Business Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
A Starbucks is planned to come to Longboat Key sometime in 2025 or 2026, depending on permitting and construction.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 4, 2025
Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2011
Thieves swipe backflow preventers

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for the suspect(s) who stole five backflow preventers from a Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Decorations chairwoman Diane Nelson and event chairwoman Elaine Shapiro are pleased with the turnout. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2017
Women's group hosts harvest-themed fundraiser

Sold-out event featured 30 vendors for holiday shopping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The chain-link fence on the east side of the Ringling Shopping Center was damaged in several places during installation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 19, 2013
Vandalism continues at Ringling Shopping Center

A Lime Circle resident reported damage to the chain-link fence on the east side of the property Monday, April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clyde Chapelle struts down the runway at last year's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show. File photos
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Seasonal peek

As the streets, stores and restaurants get more crowded and calendars get fuller, it's clear: Peak season is here. Here are 10 can't-miss events on our radar for the 2015 peak season months of January through April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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