A proposal to redevelop the property near U.S. 41 has drawn opposition from residents and the city’s Planning Board.

The city will investigate its legal authority to regulate and manage short-term rental properties built to house large groups in residential neighborhoods.

Those who wish to register or update their party affiliation should do so by Feb. 18.

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

Government offices and other facilities will be closed or have limited hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

Although Marie Selby Botanical Gardens intends to reduce the size of a proposed parking garage, residents continue to question plans to renovate the property.