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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 6, 2024
SRQ adds flight to Philadelphia-Delaware

Avelo Airlines is adding a seasonal route between Sarasota-Bradenton and the Delaware Valley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2025
Allegiant to begin service from SRQ to Toledo

Allegiant's new service between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Toledo, Ohio is one of several new routes available from Southwest Florida airports.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 24, 2024
Palm Aire Women's Club struts for scholarships

The East County club held its annual fashion show to raise money for local students and charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2018
Form-based code review hits snag

Concern from both residents and city officials has delayed the potential adoption of new zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 11, 2019
Officials continue to explore potential rental enforcement actions on Siesta Key

Siesta Key residents were presented with potential actions that the local code enforcement team may take in the face of increasing rental violations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota YMCAs finding a new norm after changing ownership

New leaders had to start from ground zero, rehiring employees and finding new members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2012
Town to hold maintenance code community meeting

The meeting will include a discussion of the International Property Maintenance Code, which if adopted, would strengthen town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Eagle Scout project benefits scallop search

On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers will monitor the scallop population of Sarasota Bay by snorkeling alongside weighted ropes, called transect lines, in the second annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
County approves SCAT increases

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) approved increases in fares that will take effect Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
A Conversation with Bob Gault

Along with Asima Palmer and Glenn Peterson, Gault is chairing this year's Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 1, 2018
The Promise and Pitfalls of Form-Based Codes

There are reasons less than 1% of American cities use form-based codes. They are tricky to implement and definitely not a panacea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Town plans to re-file Armstrong suit

Judge Charles Roberts dismissed the case against James Armstrong without prejudice, but the town will re-file the lawsuit to clarify its intent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Input sought on sound ordinance

County staff will consider changes to the code that will affect sound-level restrictions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Laurel Park begins focusing on new code

Laurel Park residents, attached to the zoning regulations they have spent years building, are hesitant to embrace the city's forthcoming form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
In the zone

Although Laurel Park residents have praised the neighborhood's zoning rules, questions linger about the effects those regulations have had on the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
Questions surround city's plans to establish architectural standards

The city has been working to develop architectural standards as part of a forthcoming form-based code, but it's still unclear what those standards will ultimately entail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat considers issuing on-the-spot code citations

Code enforcement officers may have the authority to fine individuals for breaking town codes related to turtle preservation, construction and short-term rental violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Resident groups call for zoning changes

Although the groups are calling for the swift adoption of new development principles, the city hasn’t yet moved toward any action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2013
Urban Design team outlines catalyst areas

The team tasked with developing a form-based code for the city, while working out of the new Urban Design Studio, is going beyond rewriting zoning regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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