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Members of the town of Longboat Key's Investment Advisory and Finance committees met on July 30.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 2, 2021
Longboat's 2021 budget in shape as new plan comes together

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
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Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for three ADA swings to be installed at county parks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 2, 2021
Siesta lifeguard runs 50K for ADA swings

Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for ADA swings in Sarasota County parks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital first implemented a no-visitor rule last year in response to COVID-19. After lifting restrictions in May, a surge in cases led to a new prohibition on guests. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces no-visitor policy, citing COVID-19 surge

In the past 11 days, the number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital has more than tripled, and the number of positive ICU patients has increased more than fourfold.

  • Sarasota
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CEO and Board Chair Marc Schaefer said the new name encapsulates the group’s multifaceted community nonprofit mission.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 30, 2021
Our Y changes name to CORE SRQ

Leaders say the new name better reflects the nonprofit's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews drilled a 10-inch pipe beneath U.S. 41 this week as part of the water line installation. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2021
Siesta Drive segment closed through September for construction

Westbound traffic for the block west of U.S. 41 is temporarily closed to facilitate the installation of a waterline.

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County health officials post signage at area beaches informing the public of the no swim advisory until testing shows acceptable bacteria levels in the water. Image courtesy Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2021
UPDATE: No swim advisory lifted at North Lido Beach

One day after issuing the advisory, county health officials said water quality tests showed normal levels of bacteria.

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Longboat Key Fire Station 92 is located at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 29, 2021
New Longboat Key fire station to open in August

Southside firefighters have operated out of a temporary trailer since June 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tina Panagiotopoulos and Manny Ninos have known each other since 1982 when they met in Massachusetts.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 29, 2021
Tina's Beauty Salon to close at the end of August

Tina's Beauty Salon has been open since 1987. Tina Panagiotopoulos will move to a new salon while barber Manny Ninos says he's retiring.

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  • News
The applications submitted to the city for Luxe on Tenth include plans for the ground-level footprint of the apartment complex at 1313 10th Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2021
Development plan sparks conflict on affordable housing policies

When the city receives a proposal for a new project, how hard can officials push for changes not explicitly required in the zoning code? Depends on who you’re asking.

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Earlier this year, architect Dan Lear produced concept images showcasing what four-story buildings might look like on St. Armands if the city increased the maximum buildable height on the Circle. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2021
St. Armands land changes under review

Is it a good idea to allow taller buildings on the island? How about a hotel on the site of the Fillmore parking lot? The community is weighing answers to these questions and more.

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By adding commercial tenants, Rick Piccolo said the airport would be less reliant on air traffic for financial stability. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport plots commercial projects

Restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, office space and more could be coming to airport-owned land along University Parkway.

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  • News
One of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's signs is at the New Pass Grill and Bait Shop.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 28, 2021
On Sarasota Bay, seagrass scars from boats cut deep

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has installed signs around the area to bring awareness to seagrass scarring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town will limit public beach parking at 100 N. Shore Road until Aug. 9 to allow its contractor to more easily move equipment.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 28, 2021
North Shore beach parking limited for beach renourishment project

The town will limit beach parking on North Shore Road until Aug. 9.

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The bridge over the Braden River, part of an extension of 44th Avenue east from Cortez Road to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, is 0.26 miles long.(Courtesy of Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 28, 2021
44th Avenue bridge over Braden River 75% complete

Manatee County provides an update on massive project that will connect Lakewood Ranch with Cortez Road.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said without reaching herd immunity, COVID-19 has many chances to mutate into more contagious or severe strains. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

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