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Mark Carroll of Renzo Piano Building Workshop is the partner-in-charge of the design of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 25, 2024
Meet the team behind the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Renzo Piano Building Workshop architect Mark Carroll describes the firm's "light touch" philosophy.

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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 25, 2024
Economic impact of tourism stays strong, despite dips in visitor numbers

The Longboat Key Chamber plans on advertising to support local businesses for end-of-season slowdown next year.

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Sarasota City Hall.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 25, 2024
City residents will see no millage rate increase next year

The owner of a Sarasota home with an assessed value of $300,000 will pay $900 in property taxes to the city next year.

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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat PD chief attributes increased calls to full staff and training

After recent staff departures, the department needs three more full-time officers to return to full strength.

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Beverly Pillot holds up an existing vertical oyster garden from Bayfront Park.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 24, 2024
Bayfront Park's new oyster gardens offer homes for marine life

Oyster Boys Conservation's recently installed vertical oyster gardens at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park were built with help from residents at The Summit of Lakewood Ranch.

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The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 24, 2024
Reserves will pay for pavilion in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The cost to replace the pavilion, which burned in 2023 due to fireworks, is estimated at $500,000.

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A rendering of Amaryllis Park Place III by Hoyt Architects illustrates a apartment buildngs of modern design.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 23, 2024
Funding hiccup downsizes affordable housing project, for now

The city of Sarasota approves Amaryllis Park Place III with one less building than planned because of county funding timing complications.

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Longboat Key Town Hall
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 23, 2024
Town receives approval for latest revision of comprehensive plan

Longboat Key's comprehensive plan serves as a road map for the town's community vision.

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The home at 20819 Parkstone Terrace in The Concession has generated worldwide interest and is listed at $6,999,000.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 23, 2024
Elite home market increases in Lakewood Ranch area

A $7 million home in The Concession, nicknamed the Magnolia Estate, is the latest listing that will draw international attention.

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Jen Hamey is running for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 23, 2024
Parrish attorney runs for District 1 seat on Manatee Commission

Jennifer Hamey says her law skills will help her serve her Manatee County constituents.

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Jonathan Mitchell and Jason Starkman look forward to offering The Original Wolfie's New York-style deli items at its new location in Lakewood Ranch on Paylor Lane.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2024
The Original Wolfie's to open location in Lakewood Ranch

The new location will be a commissary and production facility that offers grab 'n' go items as well as delivery of its New York-style deli food.

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A rendering of the proposed Sarasota Youth Sailing building in Ken Thompson Park by PSDW Architecture shows outdoor boat storage, which may not be permitted there by code.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 22, 2024
New youth sailing building faces zoning headwinds

Plans for a new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility could be subject to a restriction on outdoor storage of boats.

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Cliff Kaplan is proposing this bridge in Greenbrook Adventure Park be transformed into a "rainbow bridge," a place where pet owners can pay tribute to their dogs, cats and birds after they die.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 22, 2024
Rainbow bridge for pets proposed in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The footbridge would be a place of comfort for grieving pet owners.

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Sarah Rubin of Save Our Seabirds showcases a hawk foot to Finn Seth-Ward, 4.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 22, 2024
Save Our Seabirds' education programs take flight

Director of Outreach and Avian Care Sarah Rubin said the educational ramp-up will start at the end of summer.

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Matthew Burns, a Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary volunteer, shows off the new shuttle bus that will expand the nonprofit's educational opportunities.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2024
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities

An anonymous endowment funds a new retrofitted shuttle and classroom area.

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