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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Our View: Blame game

It's Tuesday, June 15, one day after the Longboat Key Town Commission likely killed the Longboat Key Club and Resort's renovation and expansion plan, and it's a good bet many Longboaters are still in a swoon, swirling, dazed and ... well, P-Oed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
SCD+NOW Ensemble will feature "Dreamfall" and "Jehanne." Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 10, 2018
‘SCD+NOW Ensemble’ fueled by unique collaboration with classical quintet

The latest Sarasota Contemporary Dance show, "SCD+NOW Ensemble," utilizes movement and live music to tell Joan of Arc’s story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 17, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: 'Adventures in Plymptoons' Director Interview

Sarasota Film Festival: 'Adventures in Plymptoons' Director Interview

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 4, 2012
Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town Manager Dave Bullock made it clear Monday night he’s not comfortable discussing employment decisions with the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2015
Commission questions utility of proposed position

The town manager became irked when the Longboat Key Town Commission began questioning personnel decisions he's charged with overseeing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
J Paul Nicholas and Rachel Moulton perform in "Honor Killing." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2018
'Honor Killing' tells a tale of media and murder at FST

Florida Studio Theatre's world premiere by Sarah Bierstock is compelling, but oddly anticlimactic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The owners of the Bellora subdivision hoped to convert a nearby city-owned parcel into parkland — and wanted it named to reflect their contribution.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2015
Parkland proposal reignites public naming rights discussion

A developer offered to maintain a piece of city-owned land it wanted turned into a park. The city said no — and continues to search for a policy regarding the naming of public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Each morning, the Lakewood Ranch anglers climbed aboard these boats with hopes of catching the big one. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Anglers earn bragging rights, remorse about the ones who got away

As the first woman member of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club, Jeanette Wirz has had to keep her fishing skills finely honed, earning herself many fishing accolades over the years.

  • East County
  • News
Sam Rodgers Homes founder Sam Rodgers shows off an affinity pool at a model home in GreyHawk West. It accentuates the preserve and lakefront lots within the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2017
Developers prep final phase of GreyHawk

Builders in GreyHawk Landing West expect the project to be finished in less than two years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 5, 2018
Longboat seeks Arts Center funding from Sarasota County

Town officials have asked Sarasota County for $400,000 to help offset the cost of developing a site plan and demolishing the Amore restaurant to build an Arts, Cultural and Education Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 8, 2019
The power and limits of home rule

In recent years the Florida Legislature has gone after home rule polices restricting guns, vacation rentals, plastic bags and tree ordinances, just to name a few. When is overriding home rule merited?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
Firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract that freezes pension plans and shifts union members into the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
News Briefs

School district preps for School Choice enrollment; New section of Pope Road receives new name; Planning Commission vets 2050 changes; Mediation for Waterline Road project brings no verdict

  • East County
  • News
WAR & CONFLICT BOOKERA:  MEXICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 22, 2014
Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city has budgeted $300,00 to replace the American course greens at Bobby Jones Golf Club, dipping into funds reserved for replacing the facility's aging clubhouse.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Bobby Jones improvements raise questions about funding

Citizens and city officials agree Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of serious upgrades. They just have a different idea of the best course to take.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Our View: Recommendations

Three competitive races with six candidates vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission are a sign of community engagement. It's healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Salvation Army will utilize The Sarasota Police Department’s vacant Central Avenue police substation this fall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2012
Salvation Army utilizes vacant building

An agreement between the city and the Salvation Army will allow the nonprofit to take possession of a vacant police substation on Central Avenue for $1 a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Lore: Town searched for Longboat's Key next town manager

The town hadn't even posted an ad for the soon-to-be-vacant town manager's position but had already received nine applications at the May 14, 1982, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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