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The approved lease deal would allow a private operator to add a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion, among other changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2017
City to revisit Lido pavilion lease

During a special meeting about the proposed form-based code, the city will discuss rescinding a lease agreement for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is considering a new code addressing solar panels, which would clarify regulations around them. This home in the Village installed solar panels before the 2024 hurricanes and relied on them for backup power after the storms.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 10, 2026
Longboat Key considers rules on solar panels

If approved, the town will add a chapter to its code dedicated to solar panel regulations to help owners understand what is and isn't allowed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant, gathers materials for curbside orders. Braden River Library will start providing curbside service again Oct. 1. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 24, 2020
Braden River Library to offer curbside pickup

Curbside pickup will be available by appointment at any Manatee County library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Common sense code needed

If we are going to have rules, and we certainly need some, then they have to be enforced. But a generous dose of common sense should be ladled out by the rule enforcers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The town is considering new rules on temporary signs, but, heeding a Supreme Court ruling on sign regulations, is avoiding the issue of the sign'   s content.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 24, 2017
With court ruling in mind, Longboat considers new sign rules

Longboat Key plans June 13 open house to explain the coming changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Randy Mann must settle a $49,100 code enforcement fine to sell his Longboat Key home.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 10, 2017
UPDATE: Lawyers spar over Longboat lien case

The town of Longboat Key settled a code enforcement case for $37,500 Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia Swanson dishes up a scoop of passionfruit gelato on her last day at Settimi's Gelato before she heads off to college for a new school year.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 20, 2025
Summer snapshot on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle falls into an easy-going summertime pace in August, when visitors and residents take their time exploring the restaurants and shops in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The outdoor patio space doubled in size after Sips began leasing its second space.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 29, 2024
Sips marks one year on Longboat with gelato shop expansion

The new gelato spot, a sister business of Longboat Key coffee shop Sips, opens March 1 in Whitney Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota city commissioners will review a trespass code and several downtown projects today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2012
City commission reviews trespass policy tonight

The Sarasota City Commission will review proposed changes to a city code that establishes a process for the issuance of trespass warnings on public property at tonight's regular meeting at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City commissioners also agreed to have city staff investigate the possibility of replacing angled parking on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 8, 2011
City denies construction zoning amendment

The Sarasota City Commission voted 3-2 to deny a proposed zoning code amendment that would have allowed favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Blake won last year's Sarasota Open. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
The Sarasota Open is courting both players and spectators

In April, James Blake, one of the top 10 players in the world at the time, won the second annual Sarasota Open - a title Kei Nishikori, one of the top 25 players in the world, won the previous year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the commission immediately address its code.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2012
Town to address codes at Thursday workshop

The planned discussion was triggered by a recent ruling in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's expansion plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 25, 2010
Deal Us In: What to lead

Opening leads often determine the outcome of a bridge hand. North has a good hand. He forced the game and then made a slow raise, showing extra values. His response to Roman Key Card Blackwood showed zero or three key cards. You have a few seconds to decide on your lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
Cops Corner 12.24.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
More than 40 people testified before the Town Commission about Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application to change town zoning codes.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2012
Visitors office to launch new tourism campaign

Local tourism officials will play up sunny winter weather in a new $500,000 campaign to lure vacationers. JetBlue Airways will be one of the stars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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