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Accessory dwelling units such as this Laurel Park residence are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the commission is following expert recommendations to permit them citywide.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2021
Commission backs accessory dwellings citywide

Despite some resident concerns, officials are optimistic allowing small secondary residences on single-family properties will help address an affordable housing shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Staff
  • February 25, 2021
Show Your A/C Some Love

Show Your A/C Some Love

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Crystal Vatrt and Alexandra Presely
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 24, 2021
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce puts on outdoor party at Van Wezel

Chamber restaurants and businesses were on display at the annual party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cougars are going to the state title game. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball advances to state title game

The Cougars defeated The Master's Academy 47-32 Wedesday in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 24, 2021
Sarasota hosts vaccine clinic at Van Wezel this weekend

About 4,000 doses will be administered as part of a 13,000 dose delivery that arrived this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview's Jayven Millien hits a corner 3-point attempt. He would finish with 17 points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2021
A pair of possibilities

Rams boys, Cougars girls still alive in basketball playoffs

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 24, 2021
Good might come from bad

Vanessa Baugh’s handling of the pop-up vaccine clinic might just be what the Manatee County commissioners needed to get on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
MUST USE SOMEWHERE: Tony Veatch on violin with guest musicians Susan Werner and Roy Brady
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2021
The Sunset Club: Musicians brighten the day with sunset condo concerts

Tony Veatch, Cary Jacobs and Denny Petersen are three Gulf Haven condo residents that put on a music show for friends and neighbors each sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High school sports roundup: 02.22.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.22.21

High school sports roundup: 02.22.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Duncanson rode out.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2021
Thunder by the Bay returns for 23rd annual festival

Motorcycle lovers gathered at the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the three-day festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2021
Temple Emanu-El families play games for Purim

Temple Emanu-El put on a carnival celebration for families Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 1994, the home at 4401 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,520 square feet of living area
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 21, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2021
Hayden Buckley wins 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Buckley won a three-person playoff at Lakewood National Golf Club to take the trophy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Adam Feliciano played a guessing game.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2021
Temple Sinai throws drive-through costume parade for Purim

Families dressed up and played games on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2021
Heroes run at 10th annual Bridge A Light 5K

Superheroes race at Nathan Benderson Park for the family support organization.

  • Sarasota
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