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Club Ivory owner Ambrish Piare says he has spent nearly $85,000 on sound proofing to accommodate residents of the Plaza at Five Points.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2014
City rejects Club Ivory complaint

The Sarasota city attorney's office denies claims that the downtown nightclub was operating illegally as an "adult cabaret."

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years, but a step towards its eventual sale and development was taken Monday, Aug. 12.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Quay property for sale

After years of litigation, the bayfront land at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41 is on the market - with an asking price of as much as $40 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • August 26, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Sarasota Manatee Inc. bought the building at the northeast corner of Ringling Boulevard and Indian Place for $1.375 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
UPDATE: JFCS buys downtown Sarasota building

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee bought a Ringling Boulevard building for $1.4 million with the help of a $1.8 million gift.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival; Party on the Pass; Sarasota SUP Race Series; Phillippi Shores 7K and 1 mile fun run; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The property at 20 N. Washington, which could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel, is currently used as a parking lot for downtown county services.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spencer Dunford, general manager of Hidden Harbor Marina.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 14, 2014
Hidden Harbor Marina reopens

After being shut down for more than six years, the south U.S. 41 marina is once again officially open for business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2014
Laurel Park aims to address nuisance properties

People in Laurel Park are looking for a more effective way to address and resolve recurring issues with residents involved in illicit activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An ordinance that deals with cellular tower regulations will be reviewed at the commission’s December and January regular meetings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2013
Telecommunications extension granted

The extension - which now runs through April 11 - allows the town to bring a telecommunications ordinance forward for the commission's review at its Nov. 13 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 5, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 5, 2013

Today's stories: Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race; Two Longboat Key properties sell for $6 million each; Sarasota City Commission to extend homeless outreach program; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Johnson book showcases 'Lure of Longboat'

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key over the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said “it’s just not acceptable to lose your home over rising insurance costs” last week at an insurance roundtable.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2013
'We are being punished'

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is working to suspend an act that has wreaked havoc on insurance rates for property owners living close to the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a pet ordinance Tuesday, Dec. 10.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2013
County Commission to consider pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a possible ban on the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning, Zoning, and Building Director Alaina Ray said an applicant has taken its lot off the market and is willing to give the ZBA another chance.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2014
Applicant agrees to give ZBA another chance

The ZBA met in January for the first time in more than 10 months and the commission and town staff has expressed frustration with its inability to hold meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen Slomba and volunteers from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Ranch Adoption Center brought in more than 60 dogs and cats, collectively, which they have bathed, vaccinated and will tend to until further notice.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 6, 2014
UPDATE: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue helps animals recover

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is seeking donations to help animals confiscated from Napier's Family Farm and Animal Rescue recover.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2021
Women on Wheels' charity ride in Lakewood Ranch benefits Selah Freedom

Village Idiots' president among cyclists who make the Women on Wheels ride in Lakewood Ranch for Selah Freedom a priority.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets post-Lawn Party

The club took the time to recap the efforts from the event and look at their bell ringing efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 4, 2022
At-home COVID-19 testing kits available at Manatee County libraries

Manatee County will be distributing 7,500 at-home COVID-19 tests at all county libraries on Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • News
SCF President Carol Probstfeld with Andy Guz
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 19, 2024
State College of Florida Foundation raises spirits and funds at 9th annual Bourbon, Beers & BBQ

Guests enjoyed bourbon and beer samples and a barbecue feast to raise money for SCF scholarships and programming.

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