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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock has proposed $16.3 million in spending.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat property values rise 4.5%

The latest Key numbers are more than one percentage point greater than town staff estimated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Contractors for the CDD 5 recommended changes to repairs after finding a layer of concrete above the underdrain.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
CDD 4 plans security changes

Supervisors on the Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 board will hire U.S. Security & Associates for patrolling services, rather than renew a contract with Diamond Investigations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

Commissioner Jack Duncan called the town manager's effort to freeze the town's three pension plans 'a huge burden that's being lifted' that stops 'the hemorrhaging.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan Stephens, pictured with his daughter, Summer, decorated his tailgate with an ocean theme.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Ranchers Trunk or Treat

Children in Lakewood Ranch Baptist's Little Ranchers program enjoyed a trunk-or-treating event Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
The crew of Duval's took part in the event last year.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 24, 2018
Expected rainy weather prompts St. Armands festival delay

Seafood and music event reset for June 2-3.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renee Di Pilato is excited to step into her new role as Sarasota County's Libraries and Historical Resources Director. Photo Courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Conversation with: Renee Di Pilato

The new Libraries and Historical Resources Director is excited to learn about Sarasota County libraries and implement new techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
Patron Saints: Peter Salefsky

The end is near for our online video series, "Patron Saints." It spotlights supporters of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
This aerial shows the State Road 70 and Interstate 75 interchange as it currently exists. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2018
FDOT holds pre-construction meeting for State Road 70-I-75 interchange

Bradenton interchange construction to start Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 29, 2020
John A. Isaacs III

John A. Isaacs lived a long, joyous and prosperous life surrounded by a close knit family and friends in his hometown of St. Louis and Longboat Key, FL where he resided in the winter for more than 25 years. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Suzy Brenner is the new executive director of Aging in Paradise Resource Center. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2017
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Suzy Brenner had her first day on the job on April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Mar Vista makes storied request

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles' request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Subcommittee wants citizen participation

A casting call has begun to find Longboat residents who are interested in reviewing the town's eight departments for efficiency purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger, who changed his mind between first and second reading for the proposed neighborhood undergrounding project and now opposes it, said it’s “grossly unfair to the north end property owners.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Balance of power

A majority of votes in favor of an undergrounding project could force a minority to pay the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Odd Couple" runs through Sunday, Aug. 25. Photo by Don Daly Photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2019
Opposites create comedy in The Players Centre's 'The Odd Couple'

The latest Players Centre production is a classic tale of friends challenged with the task of coexisting in the same space.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2010
Vision Plan subcommittee formation begins

The Planning and Zoning Board will select two members of its board at its June regular meeting to sit on a subcommittee that reviews the town's Vision Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga and Susan Roosa
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

More than 30 guests gathered at Designing Women Boutique Thursday, Sept. 25, for a Salon Series Luncheon. Key Chorale's Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hallie Monserez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Residents in Gillespie Park and Tahiti Park want space for their dogs to run free.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
City unleashes dog park plans

Two dog areas at Whitaker Gateway Park and Gillespie Park could be the beginning of a more ambitious plan for the city’s parks department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.03.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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