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Siesta Key

    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
Casey Key property sells for $8 million

A Casey Key gulf-to-bay estate was purchased for $8 million Thursday, the highest-priced sale on the island in nearly five years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga and Susan Roosa
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

More than 30 guests gathered at Designing Women Boutique Thursday, Sept. 25, for a Salon Series Luncheon. Key Chorale's Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to follow staff's recommendation not to allow stand-up paddleboard rental at the Siesta Key concession area. Photo courtesy Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 24, 2014
County Commission rejects stand-up paddleboard proposal

After receiving a proposal to allow stand-up paddleboard rentals at the Siesta Key Public Beach, the Sarasota County Commission voted not to approve the proposal.

  • Sarasota
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Author P.J. O'Rourke is currently the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2014
O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay event

Political satirist P.J. O'Rourke will speak and sign books during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club event Dec. 4, at Michael's on East.

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Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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Although the Sarasota County Commission agreed to halt the search for a Come As You Are shelter, they agreed they are open to exploring other avenues.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

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Ringling College of Art and Design sophomore Casey Nelson said he hopes the new film complex will draw actor/director Ben Stiller for a production.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 22, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling students share excitement over expansion

Ringling College of Art and Design recently announced plans for a new 30,000-square-foot film complex. Current film students couldn't be more excited.

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The millage rate will stay at 3.39%.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to vote on final budget

After a second public hearing tonight, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on the 2015 fiscal year budget and millage rate.

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The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

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Nik Wallenda makes his way across the high wire during his walk across U.S. 41 on Jan. 29, 2013. Photo credit Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
Wallenda to assist historical marker dedication

The Sarasota County Historical Commission will recognize the Sarasota Bayfront with a historical marker Saturday, Oct. 4.

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This week's FYI Friday features Sarasota's "King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda, real estate news and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 19, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The commission also placed stipulations on the rezoning of a residential lot that will be turned into a driveway for Gordon Food Service on Jo An Drive.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 19, 2014
Planning Commission approves outdoor display

The Sarasota Planning Commission set stipulations on the outdoor display on Clark Road at Thursday's meeting.

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Tom Waters started his work at the organization in April 2012.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 19, 2014
Waters to leave Mote Marine

Tom Waters, the chief advancement officer for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will leave his position in October.

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Bob Vail, James Hansen, Ed Jahn, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell, Mike Neal, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and Virginia Haley
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Westin Sarasota Groundbreaking Ceremony

To celebrate construction commencing on The Westin Sarasota and VUE Sarasota Bay guests gathered on site Thursday, Sept. 18, for the groundbreaking ceremony.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County deputies are looking for a white male in his 30s with tattoos on both arms in connection with a Sept. 6 vehicle burglary on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2014
VIDEO: Deputies seek suspect in Siesta condo crimes

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance footage of a man suspected of burglarizing a car at the Siesta Gulf View condominiums this month.

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