Daily Headlines: Oct. 30, 2013

+ PZ&B signs interlocal agreement with UF

Town Manager Dave Bullock isn’t happy with the level of service the Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building Department is providing, so he’s seeking outside help to alleviate the problem.

+ Sarasota Police to tweet from the streets

The Sarasota Police Department will offer a virtual ride-along for its Twitter followers with 'Tweet from the Beat' Friday, Nov. 1.

+ Nordstrom Rack readies for opening

Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.

 + Lakewood Ranch hosts annual ‘Tour of Homes’

The 16th annual event features 41 model homes.

 + Main Street welcomes new tenant

Shirts and Stones will open this week on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

 + Business Observer: Smartphone app firm gets deal for 100 malls

Sarasota-based MobileBits signs a marketing deal with DLC Management Corp.

 + In the Kitchen: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  + Three Things: Trophy Homes to Match a Celebrity's Lifestyle

The news that Rosie O'Donnell bought a $5 million home on Casey Key has the whole town talking. The four-bedroom, 4,700-square-foot beachfront residence seems perfect as a second home for the comedian and her family, but we can't help but wonder — what other properties did Rosie look at?