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Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko has been the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta, Manatee County's biggest one-day event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man helps make the Bradenton Area River Regatta the area's premier event

Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko is the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta.

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One of the projects suggested by Siesta Key leaders is a beach parking system that displays real-time space availability.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 9, 2022
SKA submits ideas for penny surtax project consideration

Beach parking app was one project that gained traction with Siesta Key residents.

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Longboat Key now has a permitting process for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures. (File photo)
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key establishes permitting process for permanently installed fire pits

Developers can now build permanently installed fire pits through a town-issued permitting process.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 9, 2022
Three killed in Sunday crash in Sarasota

Wreck on Myrtle Street under investigation, police say.

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Rep. Tommy Gregory, District 73, says he is moving to the Lakewood Ranch area to run for the new District 72 seat.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

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New Save Siesta Key director Tim Hensey speaking to attendees of the February SKA meeting at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
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  • Blake Fussell
  • February 8, 2022
Incorporation efforts reignite for Siesta despite coming annexation meeting

Sarasota leaders will meet Siesta Key Association representatives to discuss the possibility of annexing the island into the city. But Save Siesta Key and its new director are making a further push for incorporation.

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Northern portions of Longboat Key are typically more prone to flooding. However, the town has other portions of the island that are also low lying like the Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood Harbour neighborhoods.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 8, 2022
Buttonwood Harbour, Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods to undergo drainage assessments

Combined, Longboat Key is due to spend $168,749 on drainage assessments for the Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

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The Fillmore Drive lot is 1.98 acres and can hold 268 cars in the lot and in the adjacent curbside paid spaces.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2022
Sarasota parks plans to develop St. Armands lot

Commissioners vote 4-1 to take no action on proposals to build on city-owned parking lot.

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Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Valentine's Day dates on Longboat for every couple

No matter sporty, adventurous or traditionalist, Longboat Key has a sweet spot for every suitor.

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  • Blake Fussell
  • February 7, 2022
SCAT bus tracking unavailable with shift to mobile app

Real-time bus tracking is not available until April for Sarasota County Area Transit as the web application has been discontinued.

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Bello Nick brings a combination of comedy and stunts to his act. Photo courtesy of Circus Arts Conservatory.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 6, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

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    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Mike Cosentino files to run against Brody for County Commission seat

Mike Cosentino will meet Hagen Brody in the Democratic Primary Election in August for the County Commission's District 2 seat.

  • Sarasota
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A couple enjoying a previous vow-renewal ceremony. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Vow-renewal tradition to continue on Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will hold it's annual vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Key and Nokomis Beach on Valentine's Day. Registration is open online through Feb. 7.

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Since May 2007, Amy Whitt (right) has worked with D'Arcy and Ray Arpke at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 3, 2022
Longtime employee assumes ownership of Euphemia Haye

Ray and D’Arcy Arpke sold Euphemia Haye to longtime employee Amy Whitt for an undisclosed sum.

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