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  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
Longboat voters decide Colony issue

At stake is redevelopment plan for once-vaunted resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Whole Foods in downtown Sarasota is often cited as one of the highlights of the CRA.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2015
County Commission votes to end downtown Sarasota CRA

Despite the city's continued efforts to encourage the county to extend the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, the County Commission unanimously voted to let the CRA expire in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer is required to submit a recommended budget by Saturday, Aug. 1. Town commissioners are set to vote on the budget in September.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 31, 2020
'Still a lot of unknowns': Longboat Key town manager says of COVID's impact on budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on the budget in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Transferring the pool equipment room to an outside area beneath a Vak Pak is one of the costs facing the Tara Preserve CDD.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 6, 2016
The Preserve at Tara faces higher assessments

For the first time in five years the district might have to increase resident taxes.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Association is not sure what its next legal step will be, but a board member said the group was "not completely discouraged" by the latest ruling.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2019
Judge dismisses Big Pass suit, again

Although a circuit court judge rejected a Siesta Key group’s challenge of the proposed dredging of Big Pass, she left open the opportunity for the case to be refiled.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
Ringling College and city collaborate to teach about drinking water

Ringling students in the Ecology of Water class develop creative ways to teach public about drinking water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Dream Street" closes out the festival. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 26, 2021
Sarasota Film Festival returns with in-person screenings

The virtual and in-person movie festival runs April 30 through May 9.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2016
St. Mary gets in the Halloween spirit

The Women's Guild hosted its annual Welcome Back Luncheon on Oct. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Danny and Debra Palmer want to purchase Harbor Square, but they need the island’s voters to allow them to live on the third floor of the building that used to be grandfathered as a residential penthouse. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
High hopes for Harbor Square

Danny and Debbie Palmer believe they can inject some new life into the underutilized Harbor Square office building with a new restaurant offering and other businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key resident Lenny Landau suggests a town wastewater pipe’s life span may be longer than the town thinks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2015
Landau outlines pipe assessment

The town of Longboat Key attempted two separate ultrasonic tests underwater in 2007 and failed to get a reading on the interior health of the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
City sees catalyst project for parcel

Nearby property and business owners said the outcome of the vacant land's development will have a huge impact on the Rosemary District's future growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” takes a lighthearted look at girl groups of the ’50s and ’60s. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 17, 2017
Theater review: 'The Marvelous Wonderettes'

'The Marvelous Wonderettes' spins the girl group golden oldies at The Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dr. Michael Crosby, CEO and President of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis at last year's Scallopalooza. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Scallopalooza to help clam and scallop restoration

The annual event is Sarasota Bay Watch's lone fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2014
Circle sees new events regulations

A protracted discussion about managing events in St. Armands Circle Park has neared its conclusion as the City Commission established a new series of rules for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mark, adjacent to Paul Thorpe Park in Downtown, opened in 2019 at 111 South Palm Avenue.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2021
Condo in the Mark Sarasota is week's top seller

Unit 1115 sells for $1.78 million, the highest price of Oct. 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta and surrounding areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 28, 2019
Arlington Park gets spooky with Haunted Trail

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex held its first-ever Haunted Trail Carnival on Oct. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 13, 2019
Moran chosen as Sarasota Board of County Commissioners chair

Michael Moran, who holds the District 1 seat, was selected as the chair for 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2014
State Street garage construction draws closer

Before commissioners decide whether to approve construction of the State Street parking garage, city staff will provide an update on the project at a public meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 9, 2016
Underground lines

Pay now or pay later

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The former Longbeach Chevron station got a face-lift with new paint and renovations last year. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
New office will fuel north end

After seven years of vacancy, the former Longbeach Chevron station is under contract. Keller Williams Realty will redevelop the building into its first Longboat Key office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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