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Works from the Chalk Festival, such as this drawing near Dolphin Street, have not yet been cleaned from the road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2014
Efforts to remove Chalk Fest art continue

Nearly three months after the Sarasota Chalk Festival's conclusion, the city is working with a contractor to develop an acceptable solution for removing the art that remains on Burns Square streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Association of Realtors added 48 new members in February. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 11, 2014
Sarasota Association of Realtors membership continues to grow

Sarasota County's improving housing market continues to attract Realtors to the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jordan Blake, Mercedes Trava and Alison McKenna
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: El Restaurante Bay Haven

Bay Haven School of Basic Plus held its annual El Restaurante Bay Haven luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 11. The school's cafeteria was turned into a Mexican restaurante with decorations, music and tacos. Students ordered their lunch in Spanish and learned some Mexican dance moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Plans to add 10 roundabouts to the U.S. 41 "multimodal corridor" will cost $60 million.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 11, 2014
CONA talks traffic, roundabouts

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, CONA, featured a three-person panel Monday night, discussing a proposed $60 million project to transform a key section of U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, but could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 11, 2014
Developer pitches deal for downtown hotel

Sarasota County commissioners will consider an offer from SHD Parters LLC Wednesday, to swap land and cash for the development of a 150,000 square foot hotel at the corner of Main Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College President Larry Thompson with Former Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Gary Heard from BMO Private Bank
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Raymond Kelly speaks at Town Hall Lecture Series

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly spoke in the Town Hall Lecture Series Monday, Feb. 10. The Former Police Commissioner shared stories from his forty-seven years on the force. Kelly also discussed the controversial stop-and-frisk policy. After the lecture, a luncheon was held for a small group of attendees where Kelly answered questions form members of the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
French singer Michelet Innocent will perform old-time favorites and love songs at all three shows held at Selby Five Points Park.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 10, 2014
Winter concert series returns

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance invites families and members of the community to enjoy Sarasota's downtown with a free concert series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grants are available for programs that benefit Sarasota Bay and its tributaries. (File photos)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2014
SBEP seeks applicants for Bay Partner Grants

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is accepting applications through March 3 for projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raymond Kelly was New York City's longest serving police commissioner.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2014
VIDEO: Raymond Kelly applauds Sarasota Police strategy

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly praised community-based policing during a roundtable sponsored by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2014
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

  • Black Tie
Jenna Belch with Tara
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cause for Paws

Families spent the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 8 supporting the Humane Society of Sarasota County at Cause for Paws. The puppy-themed party was held at the Sarasota Children's Garden and invited families to take part in arts and crafts, games and a scavenger hunt. Children read stories and received wet kisses from the Reading Fur Fun Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scott Anderson with Edie and David Chaifetz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2014
2014 Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Jay Leno

2014 Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Jay Leno

  • Black Tie
The first proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before the initial trial run to test its battery life.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 7, 2014
Downtown circulator test drive sees improved results

After an underwhelming first attempt, a second trial run of a potential downtown circulator vehicle earlier this week saw the cart's battery life nearly double.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road was one of the hot topics at Thursday's SKA meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 7, 2014
Beach construction takes center stage at SKA meeting

County staff briefed the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the multiple ongoing construction projects at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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