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This sign hangs along County Road 675. Resident groups regularly band together to attend commission meetings to prevent development east of the Future Development Area Boundary.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 17, 2023
Manatee studies cost of moving county boundary on future development

Commissioners vary whether to hold the Future Area Development Boundary, get rid of it or move it east.

  • East County
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Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 16, 2023
Town provides updates on extended bus service, new library

A joint meeting between Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials also included details on the St. Armands pump system failure during Hurricane Idalia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Circus Arts Conservatory will be one of the many arts organizations showcased in "A Celebration of Youth," the closing performance of Sarasota Rising's first Living Arts Festival on Sunday, Nov. 17.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 16, 2023
How the arts power Sarasota's economy

Local growth in arts spending has outpaced national levels by 25% since 2015, a new study finds.

  • Arts + Culture
Rise Up Cafe is located at 1534 State St.
    By
  • James Peter
  • October 13, 2023
Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lynn Meder is the owner of Uniquely Yours in Myakka City.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 13, 2023
Jewelry store Uniquely Yours opens in Myakka City

The shop sells handcrafted jewelry, hats, bird feeders and anything owner Lynn Meder is inspired to create.

  • East County
  • Business
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 13, 2023
Planning Board rejects One Park amendment request

A 3-1 vote recommends City Commission denial of a change that would allow the condo tower to span Quay Commons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
How they vote will influence how we vote, Bradenton residents Bob and Pam Luersen said.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 12, 2023
Some Manatee County voters say they won't forget wetlands decision

The Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to cut additional wetland protections out of the Comprehensive Plan.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club's Diane Sosnosky says Albert, an alligator she found and nicknamed, was in her backyard on the 17th green of Legacy Golf Course in 2011.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 12, 2023
How should you handle wildlife encounters in Lakewood Ranch?

Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office share information on local wildlife.

  • East County
  • News
The historic McAlpin House at 1530 Cross Street occupies a key parcel in the redevelopment plans of Orange Pineapple LLC for a 3.1-acre site in downtown.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 12, 2023
Request to demolish historic Sarasota house tabled by City Commission

Developer Orange Pineapple LLC wants a permit to take down the historic McAlpin House if it can't find a place to move it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A community workshop led to preliminary plans for the Ringling Boulevard complex.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 12, 2023
Meeting produces two conceptual options for county admin building

Three days of collaborative work with Benderson Development and Laurel Park residents provided a starting point for redevelopment planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial rendering of a completed Bath + Racquet Residences & Club.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 11, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of Bath & Racquet Club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Clearer water and more seagrass show the effects of improved water quality in Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 11, 2023
Sarasota Bay's water quality is the best it's been in 8 years. Can we keep it that way?

Area scientists are hopeful that the bay’s water quality will continue to improve but warn it’s not time to slow efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Helen Lehman and Lois Kersey are both in their 90s.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 11, 2023
Fridays offer friendship and free lunch for seniors in Myakka City

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee hosts a senior program every Friday at the Myakka Family Worship Center.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Howard Tipton is looking forward to inviting people back this season, kicking things off with the ribbon cutting of the Karon Family Pavilion.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 11, 2023
Longboat town manager shares insights, challenges ahead of second season

Town Manager Howard Tipton’s job performance received rave reviews from Longboat Key commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fearing the effects on traffic coming and leaving the barrier islands, Longboat Key leaders opposed a Sarasota proposal for Fruitville Road in 2019.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 11, 2023
Longboat, Sarasota discuss Fruitville lane reduction, infrastructure projects

Commissioners from Longboat Key and the city of Sarasota met on Oct. 9 to share updates on infrastructure projects.

  • Longboat Key
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