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County health officials post signage at area beaches informing the public of the no swim advisory until testing shows acceptable bacteria levels in the water. Image courtesy Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2021
UPDATE: No swim advisory lifted at North Lido Beach

One day after issuing the advisory, county health officials said water quality tests showed normal levels of bacteria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2021
Siesta Key home tops weekly sales at $3.4 million

The home was the top real estate transaction for the week of July 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
USA Baseball, the Sarasota-Bradenton local organizing committee and the World Baseball Softball Confederation announced Thursday that the 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup would be postponed to 2022 out of COVID-19 concerns.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 30, 2021
U-18 Baseball World Cup postponed to 2022

The event was to be held at Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park in September.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The applications submitted to the city for Luxe on Tenth include plans for the ground-level footprint of the apartment complex at 1313 10th Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2021
Development plan sparks conflict on affordable housing policies

When the city receives a proposal for a new project, how hard can officials push for changes not explicitly required in the zoning code? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 29, 2021
It’s time for new leadership

There comes a time in the life of every company when it needs new energy, new perspectives and new ideas. Unfortunately, that also means some of those who grew the business need to go. A case in point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Earlier this year, architect Dan Lear produced concept images showcasing what four-story buildings might look like on St. Armands if the city increased the maximum buildable height on the Circle. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2021
St. Armands land changes under review

Is it a good idea to allow taller buildings on the island? How about a hotel on the site of the Fillmore parking lot? The community is weighing answers to these questions and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
By adding commercial tenants, Rick Piccolo said the airport would be less reliant on air traffic for financial stability. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport plots commercial projects

Restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, office space and more could be coming to airport-owned land along University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The district's millage rate will decrease by 3.8%, but residents may still pay more in taxes. because of an increase in the median property value.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 28, 2021
Sarasota School Board adopts tentative budget, millage rate

The district's millage rate will decrease by 3.8%, but residents may still pay more in taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The bloom of the corpse flower is an exciting event at Selby Gardens. (Clothespins not provided.)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2021
Corpse Flower blooms at Selby Gardens

The putrid flower made its rare bloom on July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma Weyant won a silver medal in the Women's 400-Meter IM at the Olympics on Saturday night. Photo courtesy Mike Lewis/USA Swimming.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 28, 2021
Local athletes make Sarasota proud at Tokyo Olympics

Two of Sarasota's four athletes at the Olympics are coming home with hardware.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The "Hagen Brody" burger comes with cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and more on a brioche bun.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2021
Ford's Garage in UTC area names burgers after Sarasota figures

Feeling hungry for a Larry Thompson burger? The Ford's Garage restaurant has you covered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Tucker and her partner, Lucas Kozeniesky, took a silver medal in the Mixed 10-meter Air Rifle.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota's Mary Tucker takes Olympic silver medal in Mixed Air Rifle

Tucker previously finished sixth in the Women's Air Rifle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ross Johnston attributed his love of connecting people and volunteering for his Young Professional of the Year win.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 27, 2021
Ross Johnston named Young Professional of the Year

Community figure Ross Johnston recently won a Young Professional of the Year award at a YPG event July 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chloe Bernal, a 2021 graduate of Booker High School, was named one of 300 Bank of America Student leaders.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Brody Wiseman's Sailors football team has not been shy about its ambitions for the 2021 season: beating Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota-Riverview football rivalry is in mid-season form

The two programs has a social media spat this week, setting the table for a fiery 2021 contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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