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In August, Longboat Key will increase its monthly recycling rates.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key's recycling rates to increase in August

The increased rates are part of a three-year contract extension with Waste Management Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Network board member Debra Star (behind), Animal Services Division Director Sarah Brown (center) and Animal Network President Pam Freni said the community has demanded more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
Price of stray pets rises in Manatee County

County officials say $8 million animal shelter would address overcrowding.

  • East County
  • News
Harvey Vengroff hopes to make the property that currently houses Bob's Train restaurant and Sarasota Fitness and Fight Club the site of 800 apartment units.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Entrepreneur pushes for affordable housing

Harvey Vengroff plans to ask the city to change its density regulations to allow him to construct an 800-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The southern half of Longboat Key, pictured, has mostly planned-development neighborhoods and condominiums, while north-end construction is more eclectic.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
Vision for the Future

An upcoming Urban Land Institute study will help the town plan its short- and long-term goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first City Commission meeting of 2019 will be held Monday, Jan. 6.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2020
City to discuss purchase of Tahiti Park property

The City Commission will consider taxing or assessing nearby property owners to acquire commercial land along U.S. 41 and incorporate it into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The course's lectures and lessons will be released to the public through a website.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
New College launches interdisciplinary COVID course

The three-month course is the production of 20 instructors and will be made available to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town is planning to make improvements to the west end of the North Shore Road beach entrance. Town leadersr will evaluate what to do with the chainlink fence on the north side of the entrance.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
North Shore beach entrance fix-ups proposed

North-end residents have advocated for improvements to the beach entrance at 100 North Shore Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development has long considered an expansion to its existing headquarters off Cooper Creek Boulevard, said Todd Mathes, the company's director of development. It currently uses about 18,000 square feet of space behind Home Depot for storage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2016
Bigger plans for Cooper Creek plazas

Benderson Development officials say market demand calls for 'exercise in planning.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County's vote-by-mail ballots are on the way

Supervisor of Elections urges voters to complete the ballots promptly, then either mail or return them in person to secure drop boxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael and Vivian Chester and Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Christ Church takes a trip to The Beach House

About 30 members dined together July 25 at the waterfront restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower during STEAM class. Much like these towers, Tara Elementary will undergo construction during a renovation of the school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
School Board of Manatee County considers revising capital plan

School Board of Manatee County considers reworking capital plan

  • East County
  • News
Speed limits will be raised to 40 mph on Lorraine, from University Parkway to Rangeland Parkway.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee considers new speed limits for Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch generally are please with proposed changes to speed limit.

  • East County
  • News
Richard and Rebecca Hopkins conjure intimate theatrical experiences inside Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret space.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 27, 2015
Capturing Cabaret

Somewhere in between plays and musicals, FST's Cabaret productions define and expand theater's most ambiguous form.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Commissioners are seeking $2.89 million from Manatee County to help with a $10 million groin-sand project at Greer Island.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat initially OKs maximum borrow for beach projects, asks Manatee for help

Commissioners agree on ballot language of no more than $34.5 million, though final OK pending in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: See you on down the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2021
With masks on their minds and faces, Sarasota students head back to school

Asplen announces 30-day ban on field trips, non-essential campus visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lee Fox is executive director of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2012
Save Our Seabirds seeks cleanup volunteers

Volunteers are needed this Saturday for a cleanup of the bird-rescue facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Mark Oliver

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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