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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Publix Plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Town to help Colony see the (turtle-friendly) light

Officials from the Colony will meet with Code Enforcement officials to bring the property into compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At today's meeting, Sarasota County Commissioners consent to send a letter to the City of Sarasota requesting answers about going forward on the Come As You Are homeless shelter plans.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 8, 2014
County Commission drafting letter to city for answers on homeless shelter plans

After the city decided not to pin down a date for the next joint meeting, the county wants to continue forward searching for a site for the Come As You Are shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2015
County approves Siesta Key parking restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners approved a ban on commercial vehicles in the Siesta Key Village municipal parking lot Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
Bruce Williams relaunches Lakewood home sales

President Britt Williams said the company plans to build two spec models in Greenbrook later this month.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 2, 2018
Longboat releases recommended budget

The recommended budget provides for a $100,000 drop from preliminary expenditure estimates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City planner Jeff Speck will also be signing copies of his book, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2019
City to host talk from walkability expert

Planner Jeff Speck will visit Sarasota Jan. 10 to discuss strategies for creating a more pedestrian-friendly city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Police Department marine officer Michael Skinner and Longboat Key marine patrol officer Joshua Connors helped rescue two people whose boat hit a sandbar on Jan. 23 near New Pass.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 28, 2021
Longboat Key officer assists in water rescue of two people

The rescue happened around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 after the boat hit a sandbar near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melanie Johnson points to where she wants players to be during a post drill. Johnson's first regular season game as head coach is Nov. 21 against First Coast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach has drive to succeed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Rod Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 1, 2015
Music review: "La bohème"

Attention to detail allows a timeless classic to shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key Police Department received a donation of almost a quarter million from a 25-year-old local.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 13, 2018
Longboat police get donation for new traffic cameras, cruiser computers

An almost quarter million dollar donation has funded the departments purchase of new license plate recognition cameras and computers for its police cruisers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 22, 2018
Girls Inc. Sarasota kicks off fall season

Totally Tailgate was hosted Sept. 22 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Lemur Conservation Foundation planning expansion in Myakka

Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka to expand and house more lemurs

  • East County
  • News
Carl Abbott poses with ancient Maya ruins. Maya architecture has inspired and informed some of Abbott's recent work.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2016
The Mayan Connection

Carl Abbott brings an architect’s insight to the legacy of the Maya.

  • Arts + Culture
Karlenn Peluso in the Billabong Black Magic skirt and True Blue Vibes Seas the Day tank at T.Georgiano’s Boutique.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 4, 2018
Fashion Insider: Denim Miniskirts

Here's how to bring back miniskirts in the sophisticated way.

  • Black Tie
Ella Bontrager and Sarah Miller are excited about Dutchman Hospitality's proposal to build a hotel nearby.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 25, 2015
Der Dutchman owner seeks Pinecraft hotel

The proposed hotel’s reach could go beyond the Amish and Mennonite communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elezar Toner and C.J. Cooper
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Braden River students showcase projects

Four Braden River High School students may have futures brighter than they expected at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • News
The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on Oakmont Place, off of Midnight Pass Road, emits a distinct odor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Commissioners pump more money into Siesta Key station

The $25 million Siesta Key pump station project, scheduled to be completed in 2016, was delayed to coincide with a Phillippi Creek septic project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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