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Commissioner Pat Zunz was the lone commissioner that failed to gain commissioner support for reconsideration of the current path.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 16, 2015
GMD undergrounding referendum moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission moved a $25.25 million Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum forward on first reading Monday. But some residents question whether the funding mechanism is fair.

  • Longboat Key
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Theresa Radovich and her son, Nick Radovich, opened Boardwalk Eats & Sweets in Siesta Key Village this month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2015
New Siesta Village restaurant touts boardwalk appeal

Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opened in Siesta Key Village this week, filling the space formerly occupied by Beach Bites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The City Commission expressed a desire to see the strip mall transformed into an "urban village."
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2015
City offers potential rezone to Ringling Shopping Center owners

Hoping to end litigation and spark revitalization, the City Commission has offered the owner of the largely vacant shopping center a deal in response to a legal claim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Myakka City Fire District is accepting applications for its Fire Board through June 26.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 16, 2015
Myakka City Fire District seeks board members

The Myakka City Fire Control District, one that spans 230 square miles and dates back nearly 30 years, might need your help to fill seats on its Fire Board

  • East County
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President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jack Duncan, left, and Vice Mayor Terry Gans listen to a budget discussion Monday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2015
Commission fills $426,067 deficit with general fund money

Rising capital and operating fund balances led to a $426,067 deficit. To address the issue, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock asked for something he rarely requests: General fund dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh speaks at a June town hall meeting. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2015
Baugh files for re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh filed paperwork for her 2016 campaign Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Although Doyle has advocated for the rezone of his property, he's still opposed to the city's proposal that would reclassify the shopping center site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner opposes proposed city rezone

As the city considers rezoning the vacant commercial site to encourage redevelopment, the owner of the property wants to avoid a protracted public process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The closures are partially attributable to continuing work on the State Street parking garage project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 12, 2015
Orange Avenue slated for closures next week

A pair of construction projects will require the closure of two segments of Orange Avenue between Main Street and Bahia Vista street.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 12, 2015
FYI Friday: Lift Station 87 hits more delays

This week's FYI Friday features news about the sewage station, the controversy brewing over the Ringling Shopping Center and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
USRowing CEO Glen Merry announces his organization has selected Nathan Benderson Park as the Olympic trials rowing site in 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2015
Park selected for Olympic rowing trials

USRowing announced today Nathan Benderson Park will host the Olympic Rowing Trials in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront Park, located at 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, on Longboat Key, will be rennovated as part of a $3.11 million project that includes tennis and pickleball courts and a kayak launch, among other offerings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 12, 2015
$2 million: County invests in LBK park

The answer to Dave Bullock’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A hearing will be set in August or early September for an all-day hearing and auction for a $23 million judgment against Colony unit owners.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2015
May grants Colony trustee’s auction request

Citing a need to move forward while appeals are being heard, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will allow a $23 million judgment auction to move forward later this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cola and Fizz prepare to be released into the wild.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 11, 2015
Mote releases manatee mother and calf

Mote Marine Laboratory, in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, released Cola and Fizz, a mom and dependent calf, back into the wild on June 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Sarasota real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while not reporting he was continuing to work, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2015
Judge May reviews $23 million judgment request today

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will review a motion in which trustee William Maloney seeks to sell the judgment to Unicorp for $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
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