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The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Maximum millage rate: 1.946 mills

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed not to set the millage rate any higher than 1.946 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blaze Belligan with Sarasota County Fire Station 11 prepped sample cups of their sweet chili.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 17, 2023
Fire departments bring heat to chili cook-off with unique recipes, booths

The Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off gave local fire departments the opportunity to showcase chili recipes and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2010
Commission will pick sand today

The Town Commission must select a type of sand to use for the town's 2011-12 beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
O'Lyn Callahan with her purse painting. She used this painting as a study to learn how to get an object to come off the page. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 26, 2022
Former organist's paintings featured at Longboat Key's All Angels Church

O'Lyn Callahan spent most of her life devoted to music until she brought a friend to an art class.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to a central public park, the tax increment financing district could help fund the construction of a new performing arts center to replace the Van Wezel.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2020
City approves funding deal for The Bay project

Although some commissioners had reservations about aspects of the arrangement, the board unanimously agreed to steer tax revenue toward bayfront redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Country Club home at 12531 Highfield Circle sold for $2.6 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,232 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 19, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 4-8 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Highfield Circle tops the week's sales at $2.6 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 8, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon

Hundreds of Del Webb residents raise awareness about breast cancer with a walk-a-thon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Dean Matt attempted to complete the 48-48-48 Pickleball Challenge last month.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ronto |
  • November 8, 2023
Ronto Reports Brisk Sales at The Owen Since Board Approval

The building’s amenities and common areas are being designed by Riley Interior Design Principal Carrie L. Riley, ASID.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
News Briefs

Dentists collecting Halloween candy for troops; Ranch Rotary Club accepting applications; Boo Run, Beer Festival to benefit local charities; Big Cat Habitat adjusts hours; Manatee County launches energy-efficiency project; Scholarship fund launches wreath sales; School District sets open enrollment dates

  • East County
  • News
LTC. Jay Bradin celebrates his retirement from Braden River High with his wife, Regina Bradin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 12, 2023
Braden River High JROTC instructor retires after 18 years of teaching

More than 100 former students surprised Lt. Col. Jay Bradin with a retirement party.

  • East County
  • Schools
York Walker and Dave Harris will be developing new work for the Roundabout Theatre this summer at The Hermitage Artist Retreat
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 3, 2023
Hermitage Retreat partners with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company

The collaboration will help playwrights develop material for the nation's largest nonprofit theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show

Comedy boot camp helped Scott Ehrenpreis prepare for “Clowns Like Me,” inspired by his struggles with mental illness.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who raised the motion, said he has a different vision for the county, and added he wants a culture shift to run the government more like part of the private sector.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 25, 2020
Manatee County administrator's job in peril as commissioners clash

Manatee County administrator could be fired as commissioners chart new direction

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
News Briefs

Colony Association will discuss recommendations; IberiaBank to foreclose on Chart House property; DCA approves comp plan amendment changes; Town hires part-time code enforcement officer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Kehoe, Tom Sweeney, Jerry Ditty, Chris Mitchell, Deb Kehoe and Cynthia Baptiste. Photo by Liz Ramos
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 11, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Elks thanked for vets support

Home for Our Troops gives certificate of appreciation to Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Little League's Finley Miller.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Finley Miller

The Sarasota Little League slugger hit a grand slam in his team's 50/70 Championship win May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Pacarette" is one of the feature films in the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 1, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival extended through May 10

The festival, presented online due to COVID-19, will be shown for an extra week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Hager, a water conservation compliance officer with Manatee County Utilites, takes fifth graders through an interactive watershed model to help students understand the importance of water conservation.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2024
Tara Elementary students learn about water conservation

Manatee County Utilities put on presentation about the importance of water conservation.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County acting Administrator Charlie Bishop was a surprise choice as one of two finalists to become the Manatee County administrator.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2023
Manatee County acting administrator becomes surprise finalist for top post

The Manatee administrator job search is down to acting Administrator Charlie Bishop and St. Pete Operations Manager Andrew Butterfield.

  • East County
  • News
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