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The taxes are collected on rental sales of less than six months, so they are generally used as a proxy to measure tourism activity.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 11, 2012
March tourist tax numbers released

Siesta Key topped Longboat Key, the City of Sarasota, Venice and North Port in bed tax collections in March

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell will lead the city as mayor for another year. Commissioner Willie Shaw became the city’s new vice mayor.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 11, 2012
Atwell re-elected mayor for another year

For the next year, the mayor of Sarasota will be Suzanne Atwell, and the city's vice mayor will be Willie Shaw.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Breanne Guy and Sarah Coonan enjoyed a catered lunch for National Hospital Week.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 11, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Good eats

As part of National Hospital Week, employees at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center enjoyed a catered lunch and a visit from the Bradenton Marauders Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John and Barbara Christiano with Rob and Maryellen Irvine
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry's Wine tasting for LBK Turtle Watch

Harry's Continental Kitchen hosted a well-attended monthly wine tasting to benefit The Longboat Key Turtle Watch on Wednesday, May 9. Every patron's ticket purchase contributed $5 for the group. Turtle season started the first of May and 38 volunteers will patrol gulf-side beaches for endangered sea turtle nests. Money raised will help the group continue to protect these animals and educate the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The parking lot is currently closed, but the crew hasn't arrived to put fresh paint on the two handicap spaces.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 11, 2012
Siesta lot closed, no fresh paint

Sarasota County plans to reline the two handicap spots in the municipal parking lot in Siesta Key Village today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nicole and Tyler Edwards
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Mother's Day Tea

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their mothers with a special Mother's Day Tea May 10, at the childcare center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lauren Augello and Samantha Everett
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Downtown Wedding Showcase

Downtown Wedding Showcase

  • Black Tie
  • By [email protected]
  • May 10, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By [email protected]
  • May 10, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By John Ewing
  • May 10, 2012
Mother's Day Heartstrings

Mother's Day Heartstrings

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eduardo Anaya
  • May 10, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: MAMA'S DAY!

PREEN & CHIC: MAMA'S DAY!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner
  • May 10, 2012
SFF: Reflections from Inside the Box

SFF: Reflections from Inside the Box

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 10, 2012
Bellagio Ristorante: An Unexpectedly Delightful Dining Experience

Bellagio Ristorante: An Unexpectedly Delightful Dining Experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Aidan O’Callaghan, Franki Magnotti and Chloe Macculoso pretend to look around the room during a song, Wednesday, May 9.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music Class at St. Boniface Preschool

The preschool students at St. Boniface enjoy having music class each Wednesday with St. Boniface's Minister of Music Seth Wertz.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Emily Carius was eager to spend time with her mom Mayra Gaitan.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Mother's Day Tea

Kindergarten students at Gullett Elementary School honored their moms during a Mother's Day Tea May 9. Students presented their moms with gifts and special songs before sitting down for refreshments.

  • East County
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