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  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2014
City Commission to discuss noise ordinance

On Monday, the city will once again consider revising its sound regulations in an attempt to clarify rules and address complaints from residents.

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Mark Sultana is the architect for Park Residences of Lido Key. (Courtesy Realtor.com)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 30, 2014
New 18-unit condo planned for Lido Key

Patrick DiPinto has plans to develop Park Residences of Lido Key on a Taft Drive parcel.

  • Longboat Key
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The Art Deco concept was one of two options presented at Thursday's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2014
VIDEO: Engineers present new lift station renderings

At a public meeting last night, city staff and the engineering team in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project discussed the design of the structure.

  • Sarasota
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The 8,600 square foot home was built in 2008, and includes six bedrooms and six bathrooms, a patio, swimming pool and dock.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 30, 2014
Siesta Key home sells for $10.25 million

The gulf front estate at 4300 Higel Ave. becomes the highest-selling residential property on the barrier island since February 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meeting will be held at the commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2014
Administrator to share budget plan

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker will share his budget plan for the next fiscal year Tuesday.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2014
Parrish woman dies in car crash

A traffic accident on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Thursday ended the life of 74-year-old Vivian Rawls, of Parrish.

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The majority of the commission made it known last week they want to keep the town tax rate flat at 2.0760 mills.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 30, 2014
Preliminary budget keeps tax rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff must cut services and expenses to make up an estimated $900,000 shortfall in the 2014-15 town budget.

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  • News
John Wojtyna, Aqua Plumbing and Air, Gail Loefgren, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, and Lissy LaFlamme, Wagner Realty
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Card Swap

Wagner Realty hosted a Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce card swap May 29, at its location in the Centre Shops. The event gave professionals a chance to network with local businesses in a casual environment.

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Selah Freedom’s Pamela Sennott, Elizabeth Fisher and Connie Rose
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selah Freedom's Party with a Purpose

Selah Freedom hosted Party with a Purpose, an event to educate the public on the non-profit's mission, May 29, at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens. Attendees heard from Elizabeth Fisher, co-founder of Selah Freedom, and Connie Rose, a sex-trafficking survivor who shared her story.

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  • News
The new Tervis store is located at 319 John Ringling Boulevard in St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tervis Store Opening

Tervis celebrated the grand opening of its 31st store May 29, on St. Armands Circle. Located at 319 John Ringling Boulevard, the new store will sell popular Tervis tumblers and other products.

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  • News
Preliminary taxable values within the city of Sarasota grew 5.5% to $7.2 billion this year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 29, 2014
Sarasota taxable values continue to climb

Preliminary taxable values for Sarasota County indicate a 6.4% increase to $43.4 billion in the current fiscal year over 2013. April employment figures show more positive economic news for the region.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock said there's an array of public safety laws designed to protect the community from old Colony buildings before a storm approaches.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2014
Commission passes on nuisance hearings

Commissioners unanimously approved a proposed option by Town Manager Dave Bullock to correct a long list of issues that constitute a public safety issue for Key residents through the town code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key taxable values are rising for the second year in a row and are 2.4% higher than town staff expected the values to rise.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2014
Key property values are on the rise

Preliminary taxable values show that Longboat Key taxable values are rising an average of 5.4% more than the previous year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lisa Rollins started spearfishing for the competition. “The competitive nature in me put the spear gun in my hand,” she says.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 29, 2014
Siesta Key diver to star on Weather Channel show

Lisa Rollins will be featured on the 'Catching Hell,' which debuts at 9 p.m Sunday, June 1, on the Weather Channel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering Lisa Morreale says her ownership group's new concept for Tequila Cantina would transform it into a high-end restaurant with fine dining.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 29, 2014
VIDEO: Tequila Cantina plans major overhaul

New owners of Tequila Cantina seek to rebrand the establishment, but downtown residents, worried about noise, hesitate to support the plan.

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  • News
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