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The workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, at the SRQ Studio in the Sarasota City Hall Annex, 1565 First Street, in two sessions from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 22, 2012
City of Sarasota schedules mobility workshops

The goal is to create a transportation grid that accommodates bicycles, pedestrians, and public transit, in addition to vehicle traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch market results in solid return

St. Clare Women's Guild holds Arts and Crafts Market

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie pose for a photo following today's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2019
City Commission selects Jen Ahearn-Koch as mayor

At an annual statutory meeting, outgoing Mayor Liz Alpert gave a speech focused on the city’s planning efforts during a period of growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 24, 2021
Sarasota hosts vaccine clinic at Van Wezel this weekend

About 4,000 doses will be administered as part of a 13,000 dose delivery that arrived this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A hearing on the Big Pass dredge was originally set for August, but a judge approved an eight-week delay.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2017
Judge delays Big Pass dredge appeal hearing

A hearing regarding a challenge to the proposed Lido Key shoreline renourishment project will wait at least another two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Alana Sherman sings during her Showstoppers performance on "American Idol." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Competitors of note in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Alana Sherman and Conyer Walker receive a shot to be an "American Idol."

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board held a virtual meeting in May.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2020
Board member's nomination held until September

Longboat Key commissioners have not been able to meet Planning and Zoning Board candidates in person because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
County Commission approves smaller, more affordable housing units

The units would also help potential buyers save money in the long run by way of reduced wastewater and other impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commission candidates John Weber, Ken Schneier, Irwin Pastor, Ed Zunz and Randy Langley answered questions March 1 at a forum hosted by the Longboat Observer.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
We recommend …

With weighty issues ahead, Longboat voters have challenge in upcoming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
New Lakewood Ranch project.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Waterside housing options expand with Southside project in Lakewood Ranch

Waterside housing options expand with Southside project in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Carole Crosby and Melissa Furman
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 30, 2018
Designing Women Boutique celebrate with Italian flair

The 16th annual gala was hosted Nov. 30 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

On March 20, Temple Beth Israel members gathered for a reading of the Megillah, Purim play and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 30, 2010
Islandside vote postponed until afternoon

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside hearing will reconvene at 12:30 p.m. to allow the commissioners time to read through a revised ordinance before voting on second reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming credits the installation of the Key’s license plate-recognition cameras being installed in August for an increase in traffic stops.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2014
Police reveal 2013 statistics

Increases in vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively and the increase in offenses are attributed to the condition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jay Sparr and Liz Sparr found a water jug during a roadside Rotary cleanup. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 2, 2022
The ABCs of Longboat Key

A 26-point description of Longboat Key is letter-perfect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robin Meyer, pictured in May 2012, shortly after he assumed the role of PZB director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2013
Longboat Key P&Z director resigns

Robin Meyer's departure comes less than a year-and-a-half after he was hired to lead the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 8, 2017
Plans to renovate Longboat fire stations in limbo

Town staff are still working to decide how much is enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 1, 2020
County OKs Siesta parking spaces

22 spaces will be added along Ocean Boulevard at the entrance to Siesta Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Local golf pros put money on their skills for a good cause

The 2022 Birdie-A-Thon raised approximately $70,000 for local charities

  • East County
  • Sports
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