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Mote leaders hoped to move the aquarium to the mainland, allowing for an expansion of the research work at the current City Island campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2014
Commission declines to endorse Mote vision

The Sarasota City Commission narrowly voted against endorsing Mote Marine Laboratory's vision for expansion, which includes a new aquarium on city-owned bayfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2014
VIDEO: Commission to finalize 2050 tweaks

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider changes to the county's long-term growth plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Graci McGillicuddy was presented with a $50,000 check from Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and player Victor Hedman. Photo courtesy Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes program.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 20, 2014
Tampa Bay Lightning honors Graci McGillicuddy

McGillicuddy received the Lightning Community Hero of the Year award at the Oct. 11 hockey game.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff and St. Armands stakeholders have both expressed a desire to establish new regulations for special events before the height of tourist season.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 20, 2014
Circle events, Mote expansion top commission agenda

The Sarasota City Commission will again revisit regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park Monday, with several opponents to the proposed ordinance prepared to step forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will also discuss approval of the amendment to the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow outdoor displays in the Village. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 20, 2014
County commission to discuss funding for Harvest House

After receiving a request for funding from the Harvest House of Sarasota to renovate houses for homeless families, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss allocating funding for the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
More than 300 dogs and other animals were confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and other organizations took in the animals. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2014
UPDATE: Napier trial postponed

The trail for the owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has been moved to Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Cheetah owners have had their property, which is located at 3939 N. Washington Blvd., appraised at market value of more than $5 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2014
Cheetah Lounge to sue county

Owners of the north Sarasota County strip club have asked county officials for $5.1 million in relief under the Bert Harris Act for code provisions restricting their operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The “Sisterhood Rockettes” performed a skit for the luncheon. Diane Browne, Barbara Gerber, Sylvia Gross, Renee Gold, Sabrina Silverberg, Suzan Brodsky, Alice Cotman and Linda Weiss.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Luncheon

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El held a membership luncheon Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club Paul and Jane Cockrel with Carlene and Bob Baime attend a beach barbecue on Saturday evening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Lido Beach BBQ

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club made the trip to Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach for a beach barbecue on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A crowd gathers to support Shea Dotson as she finishes her workout for the competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: RFS Festivus Games

Real Fitness Sarasota hosted the Festivus Games a CrossFit competition on Saturday. The competition was only open to novice and intermediate level athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gerri Aaron, Eve Caballero and Jan Chester
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
CANDance

CANDance

  • Black Tie
Dr. Anne Chauvet and Dr. Howard Small
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

  • Black Tie
Destiny Goggins with Sherrisa, Jordan and Lazaro Sauchay and Dianna Burchett and Justina Welch walk with Steps for Steph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Thousands of pink-and-white clad walkers rallied in the fight against breast cancer Oct. 18, during the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High School marching band takes the field during halftime for the Homecoming game.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Game

Fans and alumni of Sarasota High School cheered on the sailors during the Friday night Homecoming game against the North Port Bobcats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Divers carved pumpkins underwater in the shark tank at the Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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