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Longboat Key sent this letter in the mail with a special code for residents to fill out the annual citizen survey online. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 5, 2021
Citizen survey doubles its response rate

A presentation before the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for April 5.

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Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher said he submitted a $25 payment Friday to cover the $10 state certification fee he was required to pay during his candidacy and a $15 return fee.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 5, 2021
Manatee County commissioner says missed certification fee a mistake

Commissioner: Payment for missing certification fee bounced while switching bank accounts

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At least in the short term, Larry Thompson said it is unlikely for the college to resume a partnership with the town of Longboat Key in building a Town Center. Photo Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 5, 2021
Ringling College unlikely to partner with Longboat, president says

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson cited several reasons why it's "not probable" for a partnership to resume.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 5, 2021
New owners expect to keep Longboat compound a family getaway

11-bedroom property sold recently for $6.75 million.

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The larger L-shaped cottage will temporarily sit on cribs near 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 5, 2021
Longboat Key P&Z Board to consider cottage as part of parking lot plan

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 18.

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Renee Di Pilato, libraries and historical resources director, said library workers have been grateful to be able to help the community.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2021
Library workers adapt to various roles during pandemic

Sarasota County libraries helped with many facets of government during pandemic.

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St. Armands Circle used pedestrian crossing guards in early 2020 during an art show.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 4, 2021
St. Armands Circle crossing guards to return in March

The town of Longboat Key, city of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Transportation agreed to evenly split the cost of the program.

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Parishioners Patty Smith and Maurice Dinneen on behalf of the Eluned & Edward Russell Charitable Foundation at the Community Foundation of Sarasota made a donation of $500,000 to kick start the campaign.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2021
Siesta parish primed for rebuild

St. Michael the Archangel is holding a capital campaign to rebuild after severe water damage.

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Residents have objected to the proliferation of vacation rentals on the barrier islands, but the operators of some rental properties expressed concern that proposed regulations could be overly onerous.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2021
No decision on hotel house ordinance

Despite outspoken support from barrier island residents, city officials wanted more time to revise new rules governing vacation rentals in residential areas.

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Zero Empty Spaces has reconfigured storefronts such as this one in Hallandale Beach to create studio space for artists to rent on a month-to-month basis. Photo courtesy Zero Empty Spaces.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2021
St. Armands considers artsy option for vacant spaces

Eager to explore opportunities to fill empty storefronts, the St. Armands Business Improvement District is looking to south Florida for inspiration.

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Canal 1A emergency dredging began on Jan. 25. Boating and beach activities east of Longboat Pass Bridge are closed for another week or so.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 3, 2021
Longboat Key expects to save about $8.7 million on beach projects

Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps credited the contractor's equipment, which allows for less expensive sand dredging.

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Downtown Improvement District board member Mark Kauffman thinks an alternate design could allow for a Sarasota Orchestra venue near Payne Park while minimizing or eliminating the need to use parkland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 3, 2021
Downtown group revisits orchestra venue talks

Despite the city previously ruling it out, the Downtown Improvement District continues to have interest in placing the Sarasota Orchestra at Payne Park

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
Teaching dogs new tricks in Lakewood Ranch

Pups and their owners enjoy Doggy Bootcamp Agility Class in Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County commissioner George Kruse, pictured at the Nov. 19 meeting where the status of Coryea's contract first came into question, said his comment about blackmail wasn't an accusation against Carol Whitmore.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 3, 2021
No inquiry scheduled after Manatee County brouhaha

Kruse not currently pursuing legal action against Whitmore, says blackmail comment wasn't an accusation

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Shelly Glenn is the new chief development and community partnership officer for the Florida Cancer Specialists. "It's an honor and a privilege to be able to bring several passions together," Glenn says of her new position.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
Passion rewarded for Lakewood Ranch resident

Country Club's Shelly Glenn is promoted to chief development and community partnership officer for Florida Cancer Specialists.

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