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Anne Ross has a new list of priorities now that she’s become the town's assistant town manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Ross tackles new responsibilities

Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of priorities for his new assistant town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
News Briefs

Palm garage receives green building award; Planner honored by planning association; Social Security offices to close early

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Paid Election Letter: Longboat Key PIC endorses incumbents

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee strongly believes that Longboat Key voters should return incumbents Brown, Gans and Younger to the Town Commission so they can continue their fine work on behalf of the citizens and our island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel to host first-time fundraiser

A Charity Affair will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the chapel and will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Land use attorney Charles Bailey presents his case to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 13, 2017
County board rejects Siesta Key hotel setback request

Residents urged the Board of Zoning Appeals not to give an inch as 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras plans a hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 12.24.15

New rating will decrease flood insurance bills ; Longboat Key Fire Rescue presents annual awards; Holiday garbage collection and closing information

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Briefs 7.17.13

Turtle disorientations are higher than usual; Linley Street boat ramp construction completed; Longboat Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
News Briefs

Town of Longboat Key supports WCIND sand trap; Study shows manatees are touchy-feely

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Venice surged ahead of Longboat in safety

Longboat Key had long held the distinction of being the safest city in Sarasota and Manatee counties. But, in 1999, Venice became the safest city.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Colony occupancy questioned

Commissioners are perusing old reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners make updates to their units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Newly anointed District 3 Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, celebrate after hearing the news.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 26, 2014
Gans takes seat for two more years

Terry Gans defeats Ray Rajewski in the District 3 commission race, winning 57.38% of votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Hilton reserves date with P&Z

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $24 million project that could begin in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Building Official Wayne Thorne said there are 782 items that “meet the conditions of being dangerous structures" at the Colony.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Commission grants Colony extension

A public hearing will be held March 4 to assess Colony buildings and whether or not they are public nuisances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 14, 2013
Dear Commissioners: Send your community a belated Valentine

Dear Commissioners: Send your community a belated Valentine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A rendering of the proposed Main Street redevelopment shows the front elevation of the building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2024
10-story apartment complex proposed for Tube Dude downtown site

The developer of 1 Main Plaza intends to transform the 1700 block of Main Street in Sarasota into a 226-unit building that will include 25 affordable housing units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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