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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2012
Commission debates inlet money

The West Coast Inland Navigation District needs $400,000 more from Sarasota County for the 2013 fiscal year. Mote Marine Laboratory could potentially lose out on two projects, and law enforcement faces cuts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Traffic leaving to the south from Tangerine Bay and other communities and businesses along Gulf of Mexico Drive often must contend with an unbroken line of cars in both directions.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat condo complex warns of traffic circle side effects

Tangerine Bay board says long-term vision for GMD might make it harder to exit and enter residences and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ocean Blues is located at 1936 Hillview St.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Craft Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Relax with a cigar, a beer and guitar music this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Sarasota Balloon Festival will sport 22 carnival rides to go along with balloon rides.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch balloon festival lands Carnival rides

The new Sarasota Balloon Festival has joined forces with Reithoffer Shows.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 6, 2013
Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Donna Tortorice, co-owner of Pop Craft, poses out by her cart Monday, August 1 on the sidewalk across the street from Hollywood 20.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pop Star

Donna Tortorice, co-owner of Pop Craft, poses out by her cart Monday, August 1 on the sidewalk across the street from Hollywood 20. Tortorice's co-owner is her son, Martin Scott, who makes the all natural artisan popsicles. Flavors range from the typical icy strawberry lemon to a creamy Mexican chocolate to the more unique watermelon dill.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city workshop is the first step toward adjusting regulations on new projects bordering Laurel Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2016
City prepares to vet Laurel Park zoning changes

Staff is holding a community workshop to discuss new zoning regulations, drafted after the city rejected the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Developers reassure with vision for new hotel

A 10-story, 150-room Kimpton Hotel project is still on track for completion on U.S. 301.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission will discuss medical marijuana regulations tonight.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2017
City Commission to consider marijuana dispensary ban

After the state passed legislation regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, the city attorney recommends staying out of the weed business — for now, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2010
Crash closes Cortez Bridge

A tractor-trailer went partially over the side of the Cortez Bridge Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners participate in Monday's virtual special budget workshop meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 18, 2020
Town takes cautious look at budgets on the horizon

Fiscal year 2021 begins in October for the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2020
Longboat Key drainage dispute lasts decade

Ross Toussaint claims Christ Church of Longboat Key has caused damage to his property through stormwater runoff from a bioswale that provides insufficient drainage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 302 of the Oceane condominiums was built in 2019 with  four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and more than 4,200 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2020
Condo sells for $4.45 million in Siesta's Oceane

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 9-13.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Sidelines

ODA crowns state tennis champs; Rosedale to hold junior golf program; LECOM organizes annual golf tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Doug Hay, a 62-year-old retired maintenance mechanic, is a Lakewood Ranch snake charmer.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2018
Snake Charmer

Doug Hay, Florida snakes, Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: He's fine, he just looks unconscious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard will be turned into another coffee shop.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 30, 2020
Business possibilities brewing for Siesta’s Lelu Coffee

The owner will close the Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard but will pursue consulting and wholesale distribution.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Weber, 58, has qualified as a candidate for the Town Commission's District three seat.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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