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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Christine Dawson

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Code Board questions lack of use

The agenda for the Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board meeting was simple: The board wanted to know why a string of meetings has been canceled and to debate whether the board is needed because of a new philosophy for dealing with code violators.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The form-based code divides the city into a series of "transects," designed to create a fluid transition between different segments of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2018
City releases draft form-based code

More than four years after the city began work on a new zoning code, a full draft of a proposed document governing development in Sarasota is now available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists will encounter lane closures on approach to the Gulfstream Avenue/U.S. 41 roundabout Wednesday through Friday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2023
Surprise roundabout lane closure outrages Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota city officials say FDOT will alert them in advance to similar work in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks at an event in February 2022.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2023
State attorney office declined Arroyo case on grounds of 'insufficient evidence'

State records show that Arroyo's charity had been registered with state and federal governments. Arroyo's attorney called the FDLE investigation "wasted time and resources."

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota is among those closed for a staff development day on Friday.
  • By Observer staff |
  • December 9, 2022
Sarasota County libraries closed Friday

Facilities will reopen countywide on Saturday following a staff development day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Permitted temporary signs, such as these promoting recent open houses at a condo community on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are 1 square foot.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection of its status as No. 1 beach in the country. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key banners face zoning code problem

Siesta Key groups believe banners at entryways to the island should proclaim Siesta Beach's status as No. 1 in the country. The question is whether such signage will be allowed under the county zoning code.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kyle Grimes, an attorney for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, speaks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 19, 2023
Race village proposed for SR 64 development near racetracks

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has tweaked its plan to attract racetrack-friendly homeowners to Taylor Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Lee in "The Crow." Source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
Binge Blog: Pets are good

"The Crow," starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott and Rochelle Davis, and "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," starring Jim Carrey, Courtney Cox and Sean Young, are this week's recommendations.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 20

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photo of a railroad vine in bloom along Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler and Marissa Rossnagle, Chad Ciaravella, Lori Hagey and Pat and Erin Robinson. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.12.17

From star sightings to glamorous engagement parties, we have the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
Uncovered dumpsters caused one Siesta business to lose customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2013
Dumpsters cause a stink for Siesta Key business

Although the problem has temporarily been solved, one Siesta Key business manager says she will not be able to get former customers to return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Our View

Time to hit ULI reset button

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Officials are interested in seeing whether speed tables are an effective tool for getting drivers in St. Armands Circle to slow down.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
FDOT considers St. Armands speed tables

The Florida Department of Transportation could install temporary speed tables around St. Armands Circle to test the efficacy of the traffic calming measure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High volleyball Coach Nickie Halbert returned to the court Sept. 20 after having a baby, Niko Alexander Cristiani, on Aug. 30.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riveview volleyball coach returns to the bench as a mother

Nickie Halbert missed approximately three weeks after the birth of her son, Niko Alexander Cristiani

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River swimmer talks her best stroke and why she wants to visit Norway.

  • East County
  • Sports
Monday marked the first in-person meeting held in Longboat Key since March 23.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The town is planning to use a hybrid approach through the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daily Headlines personality Emily Walsh enjoys shooting clays at Ancient Oak Gun Club in July.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Odd hobbies every Sarasotan should try

Sarasota isn't all about fishing and golf anymore.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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