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Commission chambers were full of Siesta Key business owners and residents invested in the discussion. Many residents wore signs urging commissioners to "vote no."
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 11, 2018
County approves Siesta setback amendment

Tall commercial buildings could potentially be built closer to the street near the south bridge to Siesta Key, if commissioners allow it during the special exceptions process.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 25, 2020
Concession home rocks the Lakewood Ranch area market, selling at $3.65 million

Concession home rocks the Lakewood Ranch area market, selling at $3.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Meetings this week were held at the Sarasota County Administration center, 1616 Ringling Blvd.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Barrier island height restrictions back on track

The County Commission Tuesday started a process to impose maximum construction height restrictions once again on the barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lauren McMahan and Anastasia Osborne with SMA's Senior JROTC Instructor Col. Michael Ryan. 2017 graduate Davis Ullrich also was accepted to West Point this year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 21, 2018
Students make history at Sarasota Military Academy

For the first time ever, three students were accepted to West Point in one year, and one was recruited with a four-year scholarship for a college's rifle team.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 1, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Fourth of July

TWIS Tour Guide: Fourth of July

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Snooty died on Sunday at the South Florida Museum. File photo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2017
Snooty, world's oldest known manatee, dies at 69

South Florida Museum attributes famous manatee's death to an accident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • February 11, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Smooth and Savory

TWISS = This Week Is Smooth and Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp with two adoptable puppies.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 1, 2019
Animal lovers raise a paw to Humane Society of Sarasota County

Paws on the Catwalk was hosted March 1 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
A 10-story condominium is planned for the site that currently houses an abandoned gas station.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
Burns Square property has 'zen' future

The lot at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is the future site of a 10-story condominium building with some unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 21, 2016
Mote has a night of fish, fun and fright

The annual Halloween celebration brought all kinds of characters to the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen Brennan, Lynn Shepardson and Ginny Hitchcock
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted their first Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The City Commission plans to have a conversation about the future of Unconditional Surrender after gathering input from the city's Public Art Committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Unconditional Surrender slated for temporary move

The city is preparing to relocate the bayfront artwork elsewhere while a roundabout is built at Gulfstream and U.S. 41. Long-term plans for the statue remain unsettled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota opens its district season tonight at Venice. A win tonight and the Sailors would set themselves up to possibly clinch a spot in the playoffs with a victory over Braden River Oct. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 5

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs, Braden River vs. Manatee, Sarasota at Venice and Riverview vs. Palm Harbor University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nancy Curtis feeds a baby bird during one of her volunteering shifts, which is one of her favorite activities.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
Save Our Seabirds volunteers take flight

Numerous Longboat Key residents volunteer at Save Our Seabirds to help local wildlife.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Stub, Betsy Hinkley, Jane Benace, Joanne Bouda, Jean Driver, Lynne Sheal, Mary Jane Diaz and Donna Guess share a laugh as they hold up the blankets they made for the Florida Cancer Specialist hospital.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Wrapped up in a cause in Bradenton

Tara quilters give back after one member's battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Rene Salazar reviews his findings during  School Advisory Council meeting at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Expert finds no mold threat at Gene Witt

Expert finds no mold threat at Gene Witt

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 20, 2018
Familiar Faces: Michelle Kapreilian

Michelle Kapreilian never thought her journey would take her into nonprofit, but she has never felt more at home.

  • Black Tie
The home at 6021 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 2015  with four bedrooms, five full baths, three half-baths and 7,174 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2020
Beachfront home sells for $13 million and a dollar

Residential real estate transactions for The following residential real estate transactions July 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
They got the T-shirts to show for it
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Lore: Klauber won seven-year legal battle

Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber received a settlement in March 1997, when the town of Longboat Key agreed to pay him $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The spirit of the Ringling era lives on in a historic Indian Beach home.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 11, 2013
Home of the Month: Lovely Landmark

The spirit of the Ringling era lives on in a historic Indian Beach home.

  • Arts + Culture
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