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The Kolter Group, developer of Vue Sarasota Bay, must wait for the city to grant a traffic concurrency certificate before the project can move forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2014
Bayfront residents push back against traffic study

The city has signaled a willingness to approve a bayfront development, but nearby residents believe an updated traffic study still falls short of legal requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alana Biller and Alex Kaplon as wild animals.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Gan at Temple Sinai's Passover Sensory Experience

Students of The Gan at Temple Sinai learned about Passover at the school's Passover Sensory Experience Friday, April 11. Director of Early Childhood Education Laura Freedman told the story of Passover. After the lesson students walked through the parted sea, built pyramids and experienced the ten plagues.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane and Glenn Goll, the owners of this North Shore Road, agreed to a variance that would allow them to build a 1,600 square foot house on the narrow lot.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 11, 2014
ZBA approves North Shore Road variance

North Shore Road neighbors showing up at a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to urge the board to deny a variance for a single family lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fritz Wolfmarans raced to make a cross-court forehand against Ilija Bozoljac last year at the Sarasota Open qualifying round. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The seventh annual Sarasota Open begins tomorrow at the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maria Lane Sulimirski, left, performs on the Hammond organ, while sitting in ankle-deep water with Sarah Fulton, assistant director.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 11, 2014
Siesta group releases "Big Pass Piano" video

Save Our Siesta Sands 2, a nonprofit formed to oppose dredging Big Pass, released a music video on YouTube Friday, featuring the Beatles song 'Let it Be' performed on a Hammond organ in the middle of Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
When East County resident Donald Mader passed away April 5, after being hit by a red-light runner, the case turned into a traffic homicide investigation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol sees Donald Mader's death as a traffic homicide investigation

After being hit by a red-light runner April 4, Donald Mader died April 5 -- an event that transformed Florida Highway Patrol's investigation into a potential traffic homicide case.

  • East County
  • News
CONTRIBUTED Braden River High senior Sam Woolf moved on in the "American Idol" competition April 10, and will compete among the show's top seven contestants.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf sails into top seven on "American Idol"

Sam Woolf wins a spot in the top seven on "American Idol" April 10.

  • East County
  • News
There will be interactive activities, games and prizes, ACH ambulance tours and a Kids4Kids Dash.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kids Day

Kids Day invites families of all ages to have fun while learning about health and safety, educational programs and summer fun Saturday, April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vijay Iyer
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 11, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica

La Musica, one of Sarasota's international chamber music festivals, returned for performances at the Opera House this week.

  • Arts + Culture
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 12, Greenbrook Adventure Park, located at 13400 Adventure Place, will transform for the egg-decorating, candy-hunting EGGstravaganza event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: EGGstravaganza

The LWRCAC will host its annual Easter egg hunt, EGGstravaganza, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 12, at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eddie Duffy and Olivia Ratner of Sarasota Ballet School
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 11, 2014
Sarasota's Youth America Grand Prix results

Sarasota Ballet School and Sarasota Cuban Ballet School return home to Sarasota with lots of big wins and scholarships.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, has said the nonprofit plans to launch a fundraising drive to help raise $22 million to fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: SANCA regains charitable status

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA), which manages Nathan Benderson Park, has submitted financial records to the state, meaning it can solicit donations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Barstow and Jessica Stevens
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Sarasota Pops Orchestra Rocks Winefest

Florida Winefest and Auction: Sarasota Pops Orchestra Rocks Winefest

  • Black Tie
Bob and Slyvia Bailey with Kitty and Al Rickert
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Evening of Hope featuring Nik Wallenda

Evening of Hope featuring Nik Wallenda

  • Black Tie
Laura Adcock and Kevin Meserve
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Senator John McKay

Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Senator John McKay

  • Black Tie
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