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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota police try to identify body found on Lido Beach

T-shirt could play a role in identification, investigators say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Whitaker Lofts is designed to fit the challenges at the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street in the North Trail Overlay District. (Rendering courtesy of Halflants + Pichette Architects)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2022
Mixed-use condo building on Tamiami/14th Street approved by Planning Board

Recused from the hearing, Sarasota Planning Board member Michael Halflants and his architecture firm get the nod for Whitaker Lofts in the North Trail Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key completed phase one of the Town Center project in the summer of 2020. Phase two work of further improving the outdoor venue is ongoing. Phase three is the development of new facilities at the site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2021
Commissioners differ on Town Center next steps

Phase three of Longboat Key's Town Center project calls for the development of new facilities at the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is hoping to improve on the parking meters that drew significant public backlash when they were installed in 2011.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2017
City showcases parking meters on St. Armands

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, the city is inviting residents to test different models of parking meters ahead of a paid parking program on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
NeuMorris presented several renderings of the proposed 2,254-square-foot, two-story office building for Grant's Gardens.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2020
Grant's Gardens gets approval for new building on Longboat

The two-story building at 524 Gulf Bay Road will be 2,254 square feet and will have 10 parking spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Main Street Market founders are looking for locally owned businesses that either handcraft or locally source the goods they sell. (Photo by Nancy Guth)
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 14, 2022
Locals-first market blossoms on Lakewood Main Street

Niki Dalsing and Lindsay Wood, the founders of Main Street Market, launched these boutique-style shopping experiences in 2020 with 24 vendors. The vendor list has now grown to more than 75.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 11, 2012
Outdoor seating hampers St. Armands pedestrians

Business Improvement District board members asked city staff to come back with ways that will allow them to enforce a uniform outdoor furniture policy for St. Armands Circle restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County's new commissioners — James Satcher, Kevin Van Ostenbridge and George Kruse — are all Republicans.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 17, 2020
New Manatee County commissioners take their seats

Manatee County welcomes three new commissioners

  • East County
  • News
Head of School Dan Ceaser said he can't wait to welcome students to campus in August.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Day school expands to new campus

The new campus of Hershorin Schiff Community Day School will feature garden space, athletic fields and custom-built classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
"The plan also compares operating statistics to other peer transit agencies," according to the county
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
SCAT welcomes public input at Transit Development Plan open houses

The TDP will consider and compare the impact of Uber and Lyft, as well as account for overall transit finances.

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The boathouse would be constructed just behind these docks on shore at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2022
County approves $20M for indoor sports complex at Benderson Park

The two-story complex at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park is planned to have a boathouse on the bottom and basketball/volleyball courts above.

  • East County
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The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 20, 2020
Longboat commissioners to vote Aug. 31 on extension of mandatory mask policy

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold an emergency virtual meeting on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fans can come watch the contest in Fort Myers or view it from their couch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
Sailors baseball state semifinal to be streamed online

Fans can come watch the contest in Fort Myers or view it from their couch.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 2, 2021
Mote's top Super Bowl forecaster sees Bucs as champs

Buffett the manatee is 10-2 in Super Bowl picks, though other animal prognosticators are split.

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Nick Bollettieri almost had a sixth sense for coaching.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 6, 2022
Longboat Key tennis pioneer Nick Bollettieri dies

One of the sport's most influential teachers, Bollettieri launched the tennis school at the iconic Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 29, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 1-6

Dance, drama and classical music will be the big draws in Sarasota this week, but there's also jazz, comedy and burlesque on the docket.

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  • Things To Do
Maggie Layman builds a house. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2015
Making a connection

If you build it, they will come. For two hours each month, children and their families can spend time building and taking apart their creations as part of the Lego Club at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 17, 2021
Longboat Key authors host book signings

Mary Lou Johnson and Julie McGue held a meet and greet at the Tennis Gardens with their books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16

A successful basketball weekend for the area's trio of schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2016
Bondi: Longboat can’t cite boaters for noise

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming: ‘If need be, we’ll send a test case through.’

  • Longboat Key
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