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Wilson Windows and its crew celebrates 50 years of business this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 14, 2019
Wilson Window Glass & Mirror reflects back on 50 years

The Siesta Key institution first opened its doors in 1969.

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Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 14, 2019
Mote welcomes chief innovation officer

Alex Beavers will serve as the chief innovation officer and will be dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications.

  • Longboat Key
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Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series

Have Gun, Will Travel headlines first event.

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Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons explains zoning changes.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat gives initial OK to new set of building rules

A registry of nonconforming properties becomes law.

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Ellen Parker and Steve Jackson said they better understand how the town works.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat's first Citizens Academy since 2011 draws a crowd

Infiormnational sessions continue every Wednesday until Feb. 13.

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University Park Recreation District Board members Nancy Kopinsky, Chairman Bob Wood, Steve Ludmerer, Lisabeth Bertsch and co-chairman Michael Smith were pleased to move forward. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2019
University Park Recreation District strikes land deal

Land purchase now goes to community referendum.

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Jeff Speck, left, signs a copy of his book Walkable City Rules for city Planning Director Steve Cover at City Hall on Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
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Director Matt Osterhoudt explains potential code enforcement actions to Siesta Key residents.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 11, 2019
Officials continue to explore potential rental enforcement actions on Siesta Key

Siesta Key residents were presented with potential actions that the local code enforcement team may take in the face of increasing rental violations.

  • Siesta Key
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Thursday's hearing took place in the Sarasota County Courthouse.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2019
Judge rejects motions to dismiss Unicorp's move to end Colony condo association

Developer's plan in court is crucial to proceed with St. Regis proposal.

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BLVD. is expected to open in early 2020.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
2nd location of Beach Bistro planned for condo project

Anna Maria Island favorite coming to Sarasota's BLVD. tower in 2020.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 10, 2019
County launches survey for Siesta Key parking and traffic input

Residents of Sarasota County can now fill out an online survey to share their thoughts and concerns on Siesta Key parking with officials.

  • Siesta Key
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Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

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In 2018, Randy Langley ran against Ed Zunz for a town commission seat. Today, only one of those signs would be allowed, and it would be 1-foot square.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
New Longboat sign ordinance goes into effect

Town's rules regarding signs were rewritten to comply with a 2015 Supreme Court decision.

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Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses

Four new businesses cut the ribbon in Davidson's Plaza on Siesta Key.

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Kevin Cooper took the chamber job in 2016, returning to an organization for which he had previously worked.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
Search is on for chamber leader

As Kevin Cooper leaves the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for a new job at Mote, the business organization is searching for a new president and CEO.

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