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Future Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer and Mayor Terry Gans after Monday's meeting.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 19, 2017
Signed, sealed, delivered: Longboat Key has a new town manager

Town commissioners OK contract to make Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer the town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
911 center photos
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
911: Making the big switch

The town prepares to shift its 911 service to Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray is the director of a department that’s in the middle of a staffing crisis. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
PZ&B scrambles to keep up with permits

With the Longboat Key's building department hitting record-breaking permits numbers this year, the town is searching to find extra staff to keep up with a contractor demand for permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rocky Aker died Jan. 16 when his car was rear-ended on State Road 70 at Braden Run. Police suspect the driver who hit Aker may have been impaired by alcohol. An investigation continues.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization members A.G. Lafley, Jennifer Compton and Keith Dubose brainstorm at a January meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Commission keeps eye on bayfront planning

As an independent planning group develops a vision for redeveloping Sarasota’s bayfront, the eventual judgment of the City Commission will serve as a guiding force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief Planner Steve Stancel said, despite some concerns raised about the city'   s proposals, models show better results with a narrower Fruitville Road with roundabouts.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Fruitville Road proposals draw strong criticism

Longboat leaders, cyclists and City Commission candidates have spoken out against a narrower Fruitville Road — but city staff still believes the plan can work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 3, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association merges with chamber

After over 40 years of advocating for merchants' interests, the Siesta Key Village Association is dissolving.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The junior team and coaches.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Mustang "fillies" tackle the football world

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Jay Tallman, head of Ascentia Development Group, had confidence the time was right to begin work on a new project on Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Jay Tallman

One of the first builders to reinvest in Longboat Key post-recession discusses, Jay Tallman discusses his new condo project, the town code and the environment for development in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although a broader solicitation process will take place, Baltimore Snowball Factory ownerEric Garfield has already expressed his interest in operating as a vendor at the downtown park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
To energize Five Points, city officials may let it snow

Attempting to offset the burdens of construction and activate a public space, the city could allow the Baltimore Snowball Factory to operate in Five Points Park on a trial basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the entrance to Bird Key is already watched by private security and cameras 24 hours a day, the community’s homeowners association is interested in exploring other ways of targeting criminal activity.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2015
Bird Key residents guard against criminal activity

After the city turned away a request to add a gate at the entrance of Bird Key, how can residents address lingering concerns about crime while complying with existing regulations?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Katz wants to bring a whimsical experience to downtown Sarasota, and hopes the city is willing to get experimental.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2015
Could Five Points Park become a wildlife showcase?

As the city works on creating more activity in Five Points Park, Jonathan Katz has a wild idea about displaying unconventional animals downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 03.03.16

Neighborhood undergrounding; tax spending

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chief Planner Steve Stancel says the city will continue to compile information on redesigning Fruitville Road, with another public workshop planned for the next 45 days.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Gaglio guides a tour, as guests eat at their first stop, Shore.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
A Bite of History: Key Culinary Tours

Key Culinary Tours unlocks the rich history — and cuisine — of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
Growth continues at Manatee County schools

Growth continues at Manatee County schools

  • East County
  • News
The Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee is split on whether the course should return to its historic 1925 design.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
Should Bobby Jones restore its historic design?

A study committee agrees the course needs a major capital investment. But there are differing views on how it should look — and no answer for how much it may cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wayne Applebee, county director of homeless services, and consultant Robert Marbut provided updates on the county’s initiatives this summer. Marbut was critical of the inability to construct a come-as-you-are shelter for chronic homeless individuals.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2015
City, county hope to work past differing homelessness strategies

The city and county will meet next month to discuss regional homelessness issues. Can the two sides, pursuing distinct strategies, find any points of compromise?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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