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Plans to develop a new form-based code call for an Urban Design Studio at City Hall, where the consultants will get input from residents about the new development code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code

The City Commission also appointed Robert Lindsay to the Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vern Buchanan
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 9, 2010
Buchanan to share wishes with soldiers

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is collecting holiday Christmas and Hanukkah cards for U.S. soldiers who were wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Williams, Zachary Gray, John Roble Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Bird Key offers a helping hand

Bird Key Yacht Club members donated a $6,000 Publix gift card to be distributed amongst the Sun Coast Chief Petty Officer Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An inspector general's report on code violations being ignored by county officials concerning a property in Myakka City is now available at ManateeClerk.com.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2022
Inspector general's report tells of favoritism in Manatee County's building department

Manatee County administrator says he will review reported misconduct before deciding upon a course of action.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The commission will meet at the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2011
Planners consider East County development

The Manatee County Planning Commission today will make recommendations regarding several East County projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Three businesses to open in San Marco Plaza

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa and Boutique, Underseas Paradise, and Larry G. Harness with Edward Jones Investments all will open in the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp with two adoptable puppies.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 1, 2019
Animal lovers raise a paw to Humane Society of Sarasota County

Paws on the Catwalk was hosted March 1 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2010
P&Z approves club's code suggestions

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a list of seven changes to the town's zoning code to eliminate legal arguments regarding its Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City planner Jeff Speck will also be signing copies of his book, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2019
City to host talk from walkability expert

Planner Jeff Speck will visit Sarasota Jan. 10 to discuss strategies for creating a more pedestrian-friendly city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 31, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Q&A with OLIVIA BONO

PREEN & CHIC: Q&A with OLIVIA BONO

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Nordstrom Rack readies for opening

Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.

  • East County
  • News
Charlie, the Weimaraner, Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Dog finds a nice home

On Memorial Day weekend, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson's daughter and son-in-law fell in love - with a dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town's zoning code on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Meetings will address Bayfront Park, town codes

The public is invited to three meetings in the next month that will address two issues that could impact the long-term future of Longboat Key: uses of Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the possibility of adopting stricter property maintenance codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric Maupin lines up his Star Wars AT-ST.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 7, 2019
The Dark Side comic shop provides community space for geek culture

Have you checked out The Dark Side? It's one of Sarasota's major geek culture community spaces.

  • Arts + Culture
From left, Assistant County Administrator Brad Johnson, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis and County Commissioners Teresa Mast, Ron Cutsinger, Mark Smith, Joe Neunder and Tom Knight flank Matt Osterhoudt as he cuts the ribbon at the new development services one stop shop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 15, 2026
New county building consolidates development services staff

The ribbon is cut to open the new Sarasota County Planning and Development Services "one stop shop" in east county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 8, 2010
IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 8, 2010
IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid earlier this year he would seek an option to add a new code enforcement position for weekend duty.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 7, 2012
Extension sought for noise code

Sarasota County Rob Lewis this morning told members of the Siesta Key Village Association he wants more time for community input before altering sound regulations in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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