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The larger L-shaped cottage will temporarily sit on cribs near 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Longboat Key P&Z Board to consider cottage as part of parking lot plan

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2009
Stadium costs could increase

Although the Orioles' deal called for the city to only contribute the money from a state spring-training grant, Sarasota taxpayers are at risk of having to contribute millions more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Bob Morris

His group's plans to develop one of the most sought after pieces of property in Sarasota are expected to take shape this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The celebration will honor all of Lakewood Ranch's founding residents, including Sandi McCarthy, the first to close.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
SMR celebrates 15 years

The Lakewood Ranch developer will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sale Oct. 15 at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Last week, the planning board chose not to recommend plans to designate The Sarasota Kennel Club as the only potential site for a future casino.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Casino gambling change not recommended

The city's Planning Board doesn't feel it's appropriate to roll the dice and bet that a future casino could be earmarked for Sarasota until the Legislature approves casinos statewide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the requested changes made sense from a planner's perspective.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2019
Lakewood Centre changes approved

Manatee County approves master-plan tweaks for Lakewood Ranch DRI.

  • East County
  • News
The city is eager to proceed with construction of a roundabout on U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road, part of a series of planned roundabouts along the state highway.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
City moves forward with U.S. 41 land swap

The city has reaffirmed its commitment to a roundabout project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, striking a preliminary agreement with a landowner to facilitate the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners approved a request for proposals for vendors seeking to operate a canoe/kayak rental business out of Jiggs Landing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2015
County seeks vendors for Jiggs Landing

A vendor would provide canoe/kayak and other rentals, as well as boat tours of the river.

  • East County
  • News
The National Hurricane Center's projected path as of 5 p.m. Monday shows the storm arriving in our area on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2021
With Tropical Storm Elsa approaching, city declares state of emergency

Because of the approaching storm, officials have decided to cancel Tuesday’s City Commission meeting and close city offices for the day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county has posted signage at all but two area beaches informing the public about the presence of red tide. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2021
Red tide present in the Gulf, tests show

County health officials discovered elevated levels of red tide this week at Lido Key, Longboat and other area beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arlington Park is one of four in a pilot program to bring free Wi-Fi to Sarasota city parks. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2022
City to launch free park Wi-Fi program next week

A Sarasota pilot program will offer free Wi-Fi in four city parks. MLK Jr. Memorial Park will be the first when officials will cut the cord on Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2009
Mailboxes can stay put

After 41 Longboat Key residents discovered Friday, May 29 they had additional mailboxes next to their existing ones, the new ones will be taken out this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Buchanan
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Buchanan exonerated in elections probe

Officials investigated claims that Rep. Vern Buchanan illegally reimbursed employees of his former car dealerships for contributing to his campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County commissioners surround Michael's On East co-proprietors Phil Mancini, third from left, and Michael Klauber, fifth from left. Photo courtesy of Sarah Lansky.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 27, 2011
Sarasota: It's officially Michael's On East Day

At this morning's County Commission meeting, the commissioners declared April 27 "Michael's On East Day" in honor of the restaurant's 25th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This stained-glass window lies behind the pulpit.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 18, 2012
Members of Christ Church attend official dedication of the new sanctuary

On. Jan. 14, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, members attended the official dedication of the new sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents will begin receiving their chickens next week. File photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Manatee introduces pilot chicken project

APRIL FOOLS - Homeowners in Tara, Palm-Aire, University Park and University Place each will receive chickens from the county for its Chicken In Every Lot program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Diamonds discovered at SMR Aggregates

APRIL FOOLS - An employee at the Lakewood Ranch-based mining operation discovered the unbreakable crystals last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Notice to approve issued for gun club at Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued a notice of intent to approve a special permit application for the proposed Ancient Oak Gun Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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