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The Bay Sarasota is using one of the three concept plans, "Bridge the Divide," as a foundation for a single redevelopment vision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
Bayfront group to present latest plans

The Bay Sarasota will hold a series of events next week to discuss an evolving master plan for more than 50 acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will officially set the referendum date and ballot language in the next few months.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
Referendum on city election date makes ballot

A push to move Sarasota city elections from March and May to August and November has gained enough support to send the question to voters this fall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 18, 2018
Annual Phil Galvano Golf Tournament tees off for 22nd year

The golf tournament hosted a lunch May 18 at Longboat Key Club & Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Neill Collins. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man named head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies

Lakewood Ranch man Neill Collins was named the head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies on May 18. Collins also owns NC3 Soccer, a youth soccer academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 17, 2018
Booker High School hosts upbeat graduation ceremony

The Booker High School Class of 2018 graduated May 17 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 17, 2018
St. Regis appeal struck by court

The 12th Judicial Court struck Blake Fleetwood's appeal of the town of Longboat Key's decision to approve the St. Regis project at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw purchased this home at 8346 Farington Court in the Concession for $1.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2018
Concession home tops local sales at $1.4 million

terry bradshaw buys Lakewood Ranch home

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cheri Christiansen has expanded Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch, adding a yoga and fitness studio.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

  • East County
  • News
The average response time to emergency calls on Siesta Key is under six minutes.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 17, 2018
Call and response: Emergency crews navigate traffic on Siesta Key

While Siesta Key residents express concern about how fast emergency crews can reach them through increasing traffic, Sarasota's fire chief says his crews have many ways to avoid backups.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The NCAA Division I, II and IIIÂ Women's Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park on May 25-27. Photo by Niki Kottman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2018
NCAA Division I, II and III Women's Rowing Championships come to Nathan Benderson Park

The NCAA Division I, II and III Women's Rowing Championships come to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on May 25-27, and feature several rowers from local crews.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 17, 2018
Bayfront home on Longboat sells for $7 million

A bayfront home on Longboat Key sold this week for $7 million, the highest price for a home on the island's eastern shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The city’s pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 17, 2018
Look elsewhere for Lido Key sand

Sarastoa's pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 2309 Alameda Ave. recently sold for $3.7 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota Bay Park home sells for $3.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 30-May 4.

  • Sarasota
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