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Questions were proposed for the 2023 survey asking residents about hurricane preparedness. (File photo)
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 18, 2022
Town commissioners consider content of annual survey

The survey invite is planned to be mailed to residents Jan. 10, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 1, 2009
Police union demands more officers

Police Benevolent Association leaders say if City Manager Bob Bartolotta does not immediately hire more police officers, he should resign. The city manager says with the union's contract expiring in September, he wants to do negotiations at the bargaining table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
Our View

Don't let it happen. Don't let Congress adopt a $3 trillion, government-controlled health-care system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Home variance questioned

A Gulfside Road home that was built in 1969 needs a variance for an addition, even though the home isn't moving locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2010
All backflow devices recalled

APRIL FOOLS -- More than 3,000 Longboat Key residents must replace their current backflow-prevention devices with larger models that will increase town water pressure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
Heritage Harbour adopts budget

The Community Development District now will be assuming some duties that were handled previously by the community's master association.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • July 27, 2012
Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Longboat Key Club and town to appeal writ ruling

Both the Key Club and the town will challenge a ruling that granted a writ of certiorari to IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first numbers will be generated after Nov. 30, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau said.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
US Airways Magazine generates Sarasota buzz

Although she wasn't expecting 'hard numbers' until November ended, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said this week that she has been hearing lots of positive responses to a US Airways in-flight magazine advertising section about Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Teamsters packed the Sarasota City Commission chambers to protest a proposed reduction in their pensions.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 21, 2011
Protests over pensions, homeless dominate meeting

The Sarasota City Commission meeting heard union members objecting to pension cuts and homeless advocates protesting measures they believe are unfairly targeting transients downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Just months ago, there was no sand behind the Longbeach condominiums seawall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
Beach project almost complete

Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis is hopeful he can re-open the popular North Shore Road beach access in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
DID refocuses marketing efforts

The Downtown Improvement District, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations discussed pooling their resources for maximum impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Spoll leads Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force

The Economic Revitalization Task Force hopes to attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“It is my intention to direct officers to allow businessmen, including yard maintenance workers, marinas and repairman, to continue business as usual,” Police Chief Al Hogle said.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2011
Parking ordinance questioned

A revised Key parking ordinance does not allow motorists to park off of Gulf of Mexico Drive, unless it's in a legally nonconforming space, such as the ones at Twin Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 7, 1989: Town-owned Key Club facilities nixed

The commission voted 4-2 on first reading to purchase the Longboat Key Club's golf and tennis facilities. Two weeks later, commissioners reversed the decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Schield has been with the town of Longboat Key since 1989.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 3, 2018
Longtime Longboat planner retires

Steve Schield, who's been working with the town for almost three decades, is leaving town staff this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At the beginning of the year, The Bay said it hoped to begin construction on the first phase of the park project this summer. Now, that timeline is in question.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Coronavirus could delay major projects

Phase one of The Bay Sarasota and the Selby Gardens master plan are awaiting the review of city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2018
To solve traffic, remember the line: ‘What’s in it for me?’

Town Commission should continue to lobby FDOT and work with Bradenton Beach and Sarasota to ameliorate the traffic backups

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Evolution development team hopes to begin construction in spring and complete the project by late 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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