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Finding parking on Siesta Key can be tough, but commissioners were hoping to change that. The main problem now will be funding.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 17, 2017
Funding already a concern for Siesta Key parking solutions

The discussion about parking options is happening at the same time the county is looking to make budget cuts totaling millions of dollars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2017
Chamber members celebrate Small Business Week

The Business After Hours showcased local businesses and award nominees on Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Homebuilder Carlos Beruff submitted one of two Manatee County bids to secure the new headquarters of Amazon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch among bidders for Amazon headquarters

Manatee County homebuilder Carlos Beruff also submits a bid.

  • East County
  • News
The town commission is scheduled to discuss the new sign code at its Nov. 13 regular workshop meeting.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 17, 2017
New Longboat sign code approved by planning and zoning

After months of debate, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the town's latest rendition of its sign code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zoe Speas, Brandyn Day, and Dan Faber perform in “Mack The Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook.” Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 17, 2017
The Short, Happy Life of Bobby Darin

Florida Studio Theatre cabaret revue revisits the legacy of Bobby Darin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale is Artspace's only project in Florida to date.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2017
Arts Alliance launches housing survey Wednesday

An event Wednesday marks the beginning of a new phase of an effort to develop an affordable live-work space for Sarasota artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2017
St. Mary ladies reunite after summer apart

The Women's Guild hosted its annual welcome back luncheon on Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos Beruff, founder of Medallion Homes, bought the 935 acres of land for the proposed Amazon HQ2 for about $5 million in 2013. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 17, 2017
Manatee County homebuilder submits Amazon headquarters bid

Amazon's HQ2 would bring up to 50,000 employees and some $5 billion in capital investments.

  • East County
  • Business
Pat Zunz presented the Charter Review Committees proposed changes to the town's foundational document Monday, Oct. 16, at the Town Commission's regular workshop meeting.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 17, 2017
Longboat Commission to send three charter changes to voters

Commissioners concur on changing the town charter's language about revenue bonds, term limits and town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Coleman, Sarasota Ballet Board Chairwoman Hillary Steele and Richard Wires
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 16, 2017
Sarasota Ballet introduces this season’s dancers

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosted its first event of the year on Oct. 16 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
Downtown merchants point to a failed 2011-12 effort to install parking meters downtown to argue against a new paid parking system, but city staff members say they have learned a lesson from that venture.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2017
City Commission debates downtown parking meters

Despite vocal opposition from merchants and some commissioners, the city isn’t ruling out the possibility of installing parking meters downtown next year.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 16, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota hosts its most colorful luncheon of the year

The vibrant Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon & Fashion Show took place on Oct. 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Henry Rodriguez, owner of the Siesta Key Palms Resort on Stickney Point Road wants the county to revive a dormant zoning category to encourage redevelopment of midcentury hotel properties like his.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 16, 2017
Resort owner wants to bring ‘Old Florida atmosphere’ to Siesta

The owner of the Siesta Key Palms is asking the county to restore an inactive zoning district, so he can preserve the history of his resort hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shay Lee.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Shay Lee

The Lakewood Ranch cross country senior talks her career and chicken nuggets.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new restaurant's menu offers pizza, snacks, salads and a variety of drinks. Photo courtesy Mellow Mushroom.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 16, 2017
New pizza restaurant coming to South Tamiami Trail

Mellow Mushroom, known for its stone-baked pizza and craft beer selections, is set to open in Sarasota early 2018.

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