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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Phased Key Club project in the works

Ocean Properties officials are working with town staff on hurdles in the town's code that are preventing them from submitting a site-plan application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Chroma Quartet
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 13, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: The Musical Abundance of Sarasota

I double dare anyone to say Sarasota isn't one of the most musically abundant cities in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2014
Candidates get northern exposure at Village debate

Commissioner Terry Gans and candidates Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor discussed issues affecting the north end last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 11, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 19, 2013
School Board stiff-arms charters

The Sarasota County School Board took a stand Tuesday against charter-school proposals driven by outside interests.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Kelsey Grau Commissioner Terry Gans said the town "will continue to revise codes" and "the town's best days are to come."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Candidates set strong tone at event

At-large commission candidates Terry Gans and Ray Rajewski disagreed about the town's future at the first candidate function of the town's election season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wooden gates from John Ringling Towers add a colorful note of local history.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Where Style Meets History

One of Sarasota's first model homes retains its star power after almost 90 years.

  • Arts + Culture
Furniture and other items is removed from homes along a street in Pinecraft.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Mennonites help Pinecraft residents with flood damage

The Plain Compassion Crisis Response seeks more volunteers as it begins to assist with flood damage in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 23, 2024
Obsidian approval decision appealed to the Planning Board

Three street-level adjustment requests to the 18-story, 342-foot condo tower have been granted by the city of Sarasota. Bay Plaza residents have appealed the decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Venice Theatre suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian, but it isn't irreparable. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Hermitage, Venice Theatre begin road to recovery

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Theatre suffered damage from Hurricane Ian that will require extensive renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
Ellen Jaffe Jones has competed in Senior Games events, but is just as happy to run local events. To her, getting to run at all is the whole point.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2024
71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Safe Children Coalition |
  • November 26, 2024
Implementing Change for Good

Safe Children Coalition served over 9,000 children in the last fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota city commissioners adopted an ordinance in 2021 to register and regulate vacation rentals in coastal communities.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 30, 2023
Sarasota considers expansion of ordinance regulating vacation rentals

Current vacation rental fee revenues fall short of city's regulatory expenses by roughly $100,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman addressed attendees at the 'Meet the Architects' workshop for the planned Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 18, 2024
SPAC architects meet with residents for first design workshop

Renzo Piano Building Workshop architects meet with community as they begin concept design for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Jonathan Lewis' compensation package including salary, benefits and pension contribution is $460,000.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 29, 2025
Commissioners lament top county officials' evaluation process

Expressing disdain for the public evaluation process of the county administrator and attorney, Sarasota County commissioners award a token bonus as a tough budget season looms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services division chief Sarah Brown takes a moment with Pelican, a dog that's available for adoption. Pelican was one of 95 dogs under the agency's care during last Monday's visit. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 29, 2021
Conditions at Palmetto animal shelter sparks drive to build in Lakewood Ranch area

Days could be numbered for Manatee County's Palmetto animal facility.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

  • East County
  • News
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