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The ruling means that IPOC and the condominium associations will present their challenge in a Nov. 16 hearing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
FULL STORY: Key Club motion denied; writ challenge moves forward

Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts has denied a request from the Longboat Key Club and Resort to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition (IPOC) and L'Ambiance and Sanctuary associations against the Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Together, Julie and Ian Cutmore, left, and Jim and Donna Soda, right, are responsible for more than $250 million in real estate transactions over the last eight years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Top two teams join Keller Williams Realty

Jim and Donna Soda and Ian and Julie Cutmore are forming a new foursome, combining more than 30 years of real estate experience.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile estimate that their latest plan took more than 1,000 man hours to compile.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Plan seeks to open lines of communication

Cell-phone tower plan calls for a 150-foot stealth cellular tower on the 4.5-acre Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2011
Board wants reports of contractor fraud

A city board established to combat contractor fraud wants residents who have been too embarrassed previously to report their fraud cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
News Briefs

Fish kills sign of mullet season; Town receives reimbursement; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominations; Griffin's novel makes magazine's Top 10 list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 9U River Dawg team is one of two teams that formed this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Faith-based travel league expands out east

The East Manatee River Dawgs, which is affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, added 9U and 13U teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phill Younger spends more than 15 hours a week in his office studying town materials and preparing for meetings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Younger finds commission work satisfying

At-large Commissioner Phill Younger cites budget modifications and beach project savings as top accomplishments during the past two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 21, 2013
Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A student at the  Suncoast Science Center Faulhaber Fab Lab uses the COVIDucation site.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 24, 2020
Fab Lab students create site to help elementary kids learn about COVID-19

The site, created to be a storybook, follows Arthur the Knight as he explains COVID-19 to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The town has closed lots of parking along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood. The town is also considering a resident-permit parking program for the neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
Longboat moves forward with proposed parking fine increase

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on Oct. 5 on whether to increase the town's illegal parking fines from $30 to $75.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key resident Jim Wallace speaks during a Florida Department of Transportation meeting. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2020
County poised to take over Stickney Point Road as Siesta residents raise concerns

At a Florida Department of Transportation meeting, Siesta Key residents implored FDOT staff to maintain jurisdiction over the road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
NeuMorris presented several renderings of the proposed 2,254-square-foot, two-story office building for Grant's Gardens.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2020
Grant's Gardens gets approval for new building on Longboat

The two-story building at 524 Gulf Bay Road will be 2,254 square feet and will have 10 parking spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Central Park's Miryam Ballard, 2, enters the playground at Bob Gardner Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
Can't slide on responsibilities at Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton playgrounds

Officials hope those who use Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton playgrounds take responsibility for social distancing, sanitary measures.

  • East County
  • News
Despite significant public support at Monday's meeting, the City Commission did not approve a proposed land use change that would allow plans for an affordable housing project to proceed.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2016
Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff said it’s still unclear whether he will ultimately follow through on plans to build affordable housing near downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Vengroff affordable housing project could be revived

A city policy change may lead to a renewed effort to build a workforce apartment complex near downtown, but challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Wallace announced his intent to file a brief against the Siesta Promenade at the Siesta Key Association meeting.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 17, 2019
Opponents seek court action to halt Siesta Key Promenade

A Siesta Key resident has filed a brief in Circuit Court in an effort to block the recently approved Siesta Promenade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“Shout! The Mod Musical”  runs through July 21. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2019
The Players Centre's 'Shout! The Mod Musical' celebrates women of the '60s

Go back in time to the Swinging Sixties with this production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The former Pineapple Square properties total more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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