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Town Manager Bruce St. Denis, right, and town labor attorney Reynolds Allen discuss why the town is not able to give the firefighters a contract that involves spending more money.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
Town sides with St. Denis

The Town Commission agreed with Town Manager Bruce St. Denis on the three issues left to resolve a new firefighter contract last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City and county government administration buildings will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2018
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government buildings in Sarasota County will be closed and trash collection schedules will be adjusted for the Sept. 3 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leslie Foxworthy stands atop the podium after Foxworthy won her championship. Photo courtesy Scott Foxworthy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota fighter wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship in California

The 9 year old has been training for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susannah Ross and Gina Ford say public input will play a substantial role in guiding a forthcoming bayfront master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Planners prepare to reshape Sarasota's bayfront

In just eight months, a Boston-area planning firm hopes to have a blueprint for redeveloping the bayfront that everyone can support. How will they get there?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town pension attorney James Linn addressed the Longboat Key Town Commission at a special pension workshop last month.
  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 2, 2011
Longboat pension ranks among worst in state

Government employee pension plans are the time bomb for cities and counties on the Gulf Coast. The recession has lit the fuse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Our View: We recommend ...

The biggest differences among Longboat Key's Town Commission candidates are in their temperament and experience and having the ability and skill to move the town forward within the confines of collaborating with the other commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chuck Whittall, CEO of Unicorp National Developments Inc., was on hand in July 2018 when demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort structures got underway.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 5, 2019
Both sides list potential witnesses in Colony lawsuit

Longboat Key leaders could possibly be called upon for testimony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Get rid of Obamacare; Save Beer Can Island?; Sept. 11 tribute thank you

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By The Insider |
  • April 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

  • Arts + Culture
Building permits have risen in town over the last few years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2019
Town considers revamped inspection, permit fees

Self-sufficiency and safety are the goals of reworked plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Connor Perry, Mark Engeberg, Emily Cameron, owner Heather Perry and Cameron Perry, all founding members of the Canine Ranch Country Club, are eager to open the facility in the fall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2014
Family buys Faith Church property

The sale guarantees the church will not be demolished for development.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 29, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 30

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota County (Sarasota and Venice).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
“I would like it if I never left the property, really,” said Kay Rosaire, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue founder says. “Animals are my favorite people.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2013
Big Cat rescue expands facilities

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue opened new facilities and is planning for a large undertaking - taking in two retired elephants.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2015
Calendar for this week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
Homes in the community will have a West Indies style. (Courtesy rendering).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Toll Brothers to build in Lakewood Ranch

The luxury builder plans to construct 450 West Indies-inspired homes.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tatyana Sharoubim-Stewart
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Firefly Chairwoman announced the 2019 band at Wine, Women & Shoes

Ke$ha is coming to Sarasota, Laura Proctor celebrated her birthday, JCFS is looking for giving individuals and more.

  • Black Tie
A Bass Pro Shops rendering shows plans for the outdoor retailer's 14th Florida store, which is slated to be part of the Fruitville Initiative.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2014
Top Stories - East County: July

The outdoor retailer announced plans yesterday for an 80,000-square-foot store as part of a larger mixed-use development at the intersection of I-75 and Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 13, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Veterans Day event on the cusp of Eta

Even as the wind lashed and the rain poured down, Rotary Club stood to recognize Longboat Key's veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Robertson has ben studying Art Battles around the world for the past year, figuring out the keys to victory.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 11, 2020
Local finalists prepare for Art Battle Florida

Each taking a different approach to the competition

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Attorney outlines ways to approve, deny Islandside application

The Town Commission will hold a 9:30 a.m. special workshop Friday, Feb. 12, during the Islandside hearing to discuss measures that need to be taken to approve or deny the application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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