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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 14, 2016
Construction begins on south Siesta Daiquiri Deck

Daiquiri Deck’s fourth location in Sarasota County will be located on the top level of a three-floor structure at the corner of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2016
Morton’s market to refill hardware store with liquor

After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Susan Chapman is awaiting direction from the city attorney on proper procedures for attending meetings with constituents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine ruling leaves questions for city

A judge says City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013, but the city isn’t ready to change its meeting procedures.

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  • News
City staff will recommend approval of a change to allow on-site payments at Ted Sperling Park for water vessel rentals and tours.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Lido kayak operators support rule change

The public largely endorsed a proposal to allow commercial operators to accept payments at Ted Sperling Park.

  • Sarasota
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The city's attempt to obtain funding for the Robert L. Taylor center has led to a larger conversation about county support.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

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  • News
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy says the new form-based code can be tailored specifically to address neighborhood concerns.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
New zoning code addresses neighborhood concerns

The Urban Design Studio is working to tailor the city’s new form-based code to resident needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last attempt to install parking meters downtown, abandoned in 2011, is still an experience that haunts merchants.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

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The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming attributes the island’s low crime rate with technology, such as license plate recognition cameras.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key named safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin has named the island the fourth safest city in Florida, and the safest small city in the state.

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  • News
Dump trucks will deliver the last of 300,000 tons of sand to Longboat Key’s shores this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2016
Town wraps up truck renourishment

Dump trucks will deliver the last of 300,000 tons of sand to Longboat Key’s shores this week. But an emergency haul will follow later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Scientific Foundation’s land is at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Jungle Queen Way.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2016
Commission rejects land offer from Mote

A 2-acre parcel at GMD and Jungle Queen Way is still available after commissioners nix the discussions of a town purchase.

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  • News
Matt Zito has shot six holes-in-one during his 62 years of playing golf.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key resident aces his game

What are the odds? Matt Zito shot two holes-in-one in the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key seeks to discourage beachgoers from parking on the grassy area near the 360 North condominium complex.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2016
Town targets trespassers at 360 North

Who’s cutting through 360 North? Longboat Key residents have a few theories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
How to avoid being a victim of vehicle burglary.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2016
Smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries hit Longboat Key

Police remind the public to be aware after two recent incidents at beach accesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 3475 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,183 square feet of living area. It sold for $7 million Feb. 1.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2016
New condos drive Longboat Key luxury real estate market

Prices in the $1 million-and-up category rose 41% over the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2015.

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