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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 9 through July 15, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
Bullock displays dramatic pension costs

Town Manager Dave Bullock presented data at the Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees May 15 meeting that showed how pension costs have risen over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City commissioners want a leash law put into effect at Payne Park, but propose opening a dog park nearby. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Commissioners consider new dog park downtown

Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested that the city use vacant property near Payne Park as a dog park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Jaeger wants to encourage more participation in the visual arts.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2013
Mr. Beery's taps artists' talent

Tim Jaeger was searching for a way to boost community interest in the visual arts. As he sat at the bar and doodled on a napkin, the idea hit him.

  • Arts + Culture
Of the 176 teams represented at the tournament, now it is second year at Premier, all but 10 were from out of state.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2012
Soccer tournament nets $11.3 million impact

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch today released results from the 2012 Nike International Friendlies Tournament, held Nov. 28 through Dec. 2. at SMR's Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 6 through Nov. 12, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cheryl Gaddie, CG Designs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
Resolutions for Siesta Key

The Pelican Press asked local personalities what changes they'd like to see.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 444 Meadow Lark Drive recently sold for $2,175,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $2,175,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tim Daveler, Liz Huselid, Michael Perry, Thomas Krug, Art Jackman, Greg Hagopian, AJ Stickley and Steve Zimath
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pound the Ground 5K

Runners ran in the first Pound the Ground 5K Saturday, March 9 at the celery fields to raise money to end child homelessness in King County. About 200 people attended the run that they had been planning for 2 months. The race included obstacles like an 8-foot wall, hurdles, and tires. 'We wanted to start something new and fresh in Sarasota and to utilize the parks we have for events like this,' said Event Organizer Jason Lancaster.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angelo and Christine Furgiuele
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Mixed Marriages

Politicians, take note. You can work together even when you disagree - as these three couples demonstrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.01.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Suzy Steelman makes Italian mozaics by using tiny pieces of glass. She said her surgery skills serve her well in her hobby.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 25, 2011
Surgeon undertakes heartfelt work

Dr. Suzy Steelman, retired general surgeon and Bird Key resident, volunteered to spend a week in March, in the Dominican Republic, working with Hearts Afire, a Christian medical volunteer organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

The co-founder and former head of school for the Sarasota Military Academy retired after more than 15 years at the helm with a special ceremony during morning formations with cadets Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Public Art Committee wants to help shape new project

Public Art Committee board member Trulee Jameson is upset that her board has no control over a concept being shaped for a $55,000 interactive public-art project the committee approved in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 4 through Feb. 10, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Dec. 31 through Jan. 6, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
No injuries were reported, but smoke and heat damage will necessitate the closing of the restaurant for up to four weeks, owner Chris Brown told the Pelican Press Wednesday morning.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 1, 2012
Fire to close The Hub Baja Grill for several weeks

A kitchen fire reported shortly after 12:30 a.m. Feb. 1 caused at least $200,000 in damage to The Hub Baja Grill in the Village, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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