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The Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard will be turned into another coffee shop.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 30, 2020
Business possibilities brewing for Siesta’s Lelu Coffee

The owner will close the Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard but will pursue consulting and wholesale distribution.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The amendment would allow the seasonal use of RVs as accessory units.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 30, 2020
County considers RV amendment to Pinecraft overlay

he amendment would allow the seasonal use of recreational vehicles as an accessory to single-family homes.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County had a 75% return rate for questionnaires during the 2010 Census.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 30, 2020
Census work begins in March

First contact with local residents comes in the form of a letter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crossing guards were stationed on St. Armands Circle the weekend of Jan. 25 during the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Officials hope pedestrian managers can help improve the flow of traffic through the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Selby Gardens shares revised master plan details

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens unveiled images showcasing its proposed campus renovation project Sunday.

  • Sarasota
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Brewster's Tavern must obtain approval from the city to operate with a "nightclub" liquor license, though the business pledges it will maintain its current operating model.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Main Street bars seek liquor licenses

Two downtown bars are requesting the city’s approval to shift away from regulations stating more than half their business must come from food sales.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota City Commission discusses affordable housing policy strategies with planning staff during a workshop on Monday, Jan. 27 at City Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota officials advance affordable housing conversation

The city continues to identify housing as a community priority. Are policymakers ready to take meaningful steps toward addressing the issue?

  • Sarasota
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Work is underway near the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive on the Chiles Group's parking lot/small office complex.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat neighborhood pushes for resident-only parking

Town leaders urge more data collection, monitoring of what's been done in previous year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
October retirement will close 40-year career for Longboat police chief

Pete Cumming, always fascinated by law enforcement, launched his career as a Sarasota County deputy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Miguel Pelayo said Dave Norris had "fire in his eyes" during his treatment, and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple receive cancer foundation honor

Lakewood Ranch couple to be honored at annual Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation event

  • East County
  • News
Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden Jacobsen, a second grader at Freedom Elementary School, carefully cuts the eyes for his paper mouse sculpture. Jacobsen says he likes the mouse sculpture because it's something he can put in his room.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Picture of generosity in East County

East County teachers overwhelmed by donation for art programs

  • East County
  • News
Martha Stroup, senior school secretary at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
East County school employees earn support honors

East County school employees finalists for Support Employee of the Year

  • East County
  • News
Work has largely focused along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Segments of Longboat's underground project could wrap up this year

Longboat Key resets schedule for $49.1 million project in more compact form.

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