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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 25, 2013
"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Booker VPA seeks $22 million renovation

The $22.5 million upgrade would add a mezzanine, classroom space, a larger lobby and a black box theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Bayfront planners work on boating issues

The Bay Sarasota is collaborating with boaters to adjust plans for the Tenth Street Boat Ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 20, 2020
Removal of late fines in Sarasota libraries proves successful

Since the removal of late fines in September, almost 300 people who previously owed fines returned to the library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Siesta residents raise traffic concerns over Breeze

Frequent stops annoy some drivers, but business and transportation leaders say trolley's effect on traffic numbers outweigh occasional delays.The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley is here to stay, but some residents have more concerns than others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Despite concerns, city water study moves ahead

The city wants to spend nearly $200,000 to examine options for improving drinking water — a proposal that drew objections from two city commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2016
Oh, the places you’ll go on Longboat Key

Learn your transportation options on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 25, 2015
People With Purpose: Graci McGillicuddy

Black Tie sat down with Graci McGillicuddy to find out more about her roots in philanthropy and her insatiable passion for being the voice of abused children.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 1, 2015
Q+A with Fred Kagi

He has only lived on Longboat for three years, but Hawaiian-shirt-wearing, bike-riding Fred Kagi is ready to embrace his new role as Longbeach Village Association’s president.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2015
Q+A with Juan Florensa

Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa's department is responsible for the island's 12-mile stretch of sand - but don't think his job is just a day at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Downtown hotel will bring out local flavor

Kimpton Hotels, a boutique-hotel and restaurant company, shares its signature process for localizing its establishments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2014
Training Day

Former Southeast High quarterback Adrian McPherson will host a seven-week summer training program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Landowners want Waterline Road project overturned

The landowners have appealed to Manatee County for a mediation session and filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn commissioners' decision to deny a residential project in a rural community.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2022
Buttonwood projects closer to final town approval

Longboat voters approved the density boost in November, and the project now requires final commission green light to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2023
St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 11, 2024
Ocean Prime is ready to open at The Quay

The $10 million, two-story restaurant featuring waterfront views will debut on Dec. 21.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 10

Five area teams get key wins as the end of the FHSAA regular season approaches — and the SSAA playoffs begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2025
Sarasota County sides with auditor on no stormwater rate hikes

Sarasota leaders heard about a new approach to weighing drainage projects.

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