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Plans to add 10 roundabouts to the U.S. 41 "multimodal corridor" will cost $60 million.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 11, 2014
CONA talks traffic, roundabouts

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, CONA, featured a three-person panel Monday night, discussing a proposed $60 million project to transform a key section of U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, but could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 11, 2014
Developer pitches deal for downtown hotel

Sarasota County commissioners will consider an offer from SHD Parters LLC Wednesday, to swap land and cash for the development of a 150,000 square foot hotel at the corner of Main Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eleanor McConnell shows off a hat and turquoise jewelry.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Women's Club Fashion Show

Over 150 women gathered at Christ Church of Longboat Key for its Women's Club Fashion Show on Monday, Feb. 10. The event benefitted one of the church's missions, Learn to Fish Recovery Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The severity of the north end's erosion problem will not be fixed for more than a year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2014
Town makes groin permit push

Town officials are hoping a federal permit for two groins on the north end will be received in the next six months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Grants are available for programs that benefit Sarasota Bay and its tributaries. (File photos)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2014
SBEP seeks applicants for Bay Partner Grants

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is accepting applications through March 3 for projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raymond Kelly was New York City's longest serving police commissioner.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2014
VIDEO: Raymond Kelly applauds Sarasota Police strategy

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly praised community-based policing during a roundtable sponsored by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mills says the district will close out the fiscal year with at least $8 million in reserves — a number that could shrink based on how much the district loses as a consequence of two state audits.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2014
Superintendent meets with state education commissioner

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills is in Tallahassee today to meet with Pam Stewart, Florida Department of Education commissioner, in his bid to reduce costs owed to the state.

  • East County
  • News
The musicians perform for a full house.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Jazz Worship Service and Brunch

Every seat was filled at the Longboat Island Chapel for its Jazz Worship Service on Sunday, Feb. 9. Entering its twenty-first year, this popular program featured many well-known local musicians. Attendees also enjoyed a Mardi Gras-style 'Salute to Carnivale' brunch following the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Bales, Jan Haynes, Dona Blake and Laura Turner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Picnic in the Park

St. Armands residents gathered for their Association's Picnic in the Park on Sunday, Feb. 9, to catch up with old friends, meet new neighbors and enjoy burgers from New Pass Grill, a recent addition to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron and Joan Lang with John and Sheran Dahl
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Residents of the Rosedale community celebrated the service of military veterans Feb. 8 during the sixth annual Military Ball Dinner Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 30th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 6 though Feb. 9. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
  • News
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2014
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

  • Black Tie
Juli and Paul Kampe with Linda and Mounif Seamaan
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Moonlight & Roses Celebration

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's a few days early with its 'Moonlight & Roses' party on Saturday, Feb. 8. Members enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before participating in a recommitment ceremony led by Judge Nancy Donnellan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Posters of films favorites like “The Godfather” and “Easy Rider” adorn the walls.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Oscars Party

On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Oscars took over Bird Key Yacht Club as members dressed up as their favorite actors and actresses for a night on the red carpet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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