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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 17, 2018
Fleetwood appeals Longboat Key's approval of St. Regis project

Blake Fleetwood has asked the court to quash and reverse the Town Commission's decision to allow Unicorp National Developments to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 29, 2015
House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
If all goes as planned, county staff should have a new bid for a vendor to handle the Village maintenance ready by Oct. 8, said Tom Maroney, general manager of business operations and public works for Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Village maintenance vendor bid almost ready

A request for proposals for a new vendor to handle the upkeep in Siesta Village is awaiting final county approval before it is released. At the latest, a new vendor should be on board by early 2012. In the meantime, the county will continue the upkeep.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
What lies underneath Emerald Harbor Drive will be investigated next year to find out why the road is cracking.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Emerald Harbor Drive needs investigated

Water accumulation and cracking on Emerald Harbor Drive will be investigated next year as part of a road project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Early voting continues through Friday at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2012
First two days of early voting draw 143 voters

Early voting for the Longboat Key General Municipal Election continues through Friday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Community Haven President and CEO Marla Doss and Vice President of Operations Brad Jones expect to break ground in December on the new vocational center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities lives mission through new project

The organization nears fundraising goal for $1.1 million vocational center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: River cleanup slated for Saturday

The Old Braden River Historical Society will host this event.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Emma Anderson, who turns 2 in May, flops on a pile of pillows during a session with The Brats Club SRQ. Her mother, Megan, says she loves being able to take Emma to the park before or after the group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Finish tower takes on new life after World Rowing Championships

SANCA works to build a business base for its finish tower.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy the year's best Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 25, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2011
Historical Society hosts river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society will hold a river cleanup Sept. 24 at Linger Lodge RV Resort and Campground.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 18, 2016
Barrier island elected officials draft lists of possible solutions to congestion

The lists include items leaders want included in an upcoming FDOT study as well as measures that may be implemented over the short term to ease traffic problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Sidelines

Smithers resigns as Cougars coach; ODA scores big on Senior Night; ODA crowns two county champs; Cougars top Mustangs

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2013
Traffic warrants signal at Edgewater entrance

Manatee County is moving forward with plans to install a traffic signal at Edgewater's University Parkway entrance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Colony Beach Resort unit owners offered $186,000 average buyout

Beleaguered Longboat Key condo and resort association needs 75% approval from unit owners

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

We bring you the strangest, silliest Cops Corner reports, courtesy of Longboat Key police, in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 24, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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