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STOP has pointed to projects like Vue Sarasota Bay as ones it believes could be improved through a public hearing process, though city staff determined the development complied with all zoning regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
STOP readies push for public hearings

As the city considers changes to its zoning code, administrative development review is likely to be one of the first topics officials address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 17, 2018
Cops Corner: It's dark, time for headlights

Police reports from around the Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 5, 2022
Bird Key home tops sales at $4.1 million

A Bird Key home tops the week's sales at $4.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 7, 2011
Sarasota City Commission reviews construction zoning

The Sarasota City Commission will review a proposed zoning code amendment that would allow favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Time to call it a night

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Longboat elections: Who's in? Who's out? Who's in the running?

Four candidates for three seats set up the first contested election in four years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Workshop outlines ODP and code fix work and timeline

A consultant starts the process to address 'confusing and controversial' regulations in the town code that impact a potential Key Club project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie McClure, president of Manatee County Orchid Society, discusses the selection of plants she has brought to the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 19, 2023
Friendships bloom at garden club orchid presentation in Lakewood Ranch

The Gardeners Out East event offered a chance for members and nonmembers to learn about orchid care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rebecca McCullough takes Achilles for a ride in the arena in preparation for their July 4 performance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 2, 2020
Back in the saddle in Myakka City for Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions

Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions get back to business with July 4 performance

  • East County
  • News
It's not hard to find vacation rentals online. More than 300 rental properties appear on Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway websites when searching for Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key gears up to enforce short-term rental ban

Longboat Key has long banned short-term rentals, but new websites make it difficult for the town to enforce

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses
  • By Adrian Moore and Jacob James Rich |
  • March 9, 2023
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses

Cracking down on drugs often has an unintended effect: The creation of more potent, and lethal, replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A proposed boardwalk pier, a central element of The Bay’s plans for phase one, is the focus of some opposition from residents of a nearby bayfront condo. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 4, 2021
Bayfront park project set for public hearing

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota, which includes a boardwalk near the terminus of Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Loud guy in a truck

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Our View: The new normal: vigilance

It can happen here. It did happen here. Terrorists were here.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce meets for Business After Hours

Chamber members met at Fleming's Steakhouse for networking and snacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Atchison as Cher has people getting up and grooving.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 5, 2022
Project Pride leads off June with Grand Carnival fundraiser

The debut event had music tribute acts for Cher, Brittany Spears and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jason Bearden, his 6-year-old daughter, Tessa; his wife, Katie; and his 8-week-old daughter, Allie, celebrated on election night. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 23, 2022
Jason Bearden wins Manatee County Commission at-large seat

Jason Bearden unseated four-term Commissioner Carol Whitmore with 61.54% of the votes.

  • East County
  • News
The only referendum on the Manatee County ballet asks if citizens want to extend the commissioners' ability to give tax breaks to new and growing businesses. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Referendum keeps county right to grant tax breaks to new, growing businesses

Manatee County officials say that tax breaks for new and expanding businesses are an important tool.

  • East County
  • News
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