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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 27, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension to host community workshop

In response to a request at the Feb. 9 Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting, Robert Kluson, Extension agent, will facilitate a workshop on the food policies in the Sarasota County comprehensive plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 20, 2022
Internship donation aims to aid Quads water testing

Gulf Coast Community Foundation grants $10,000 to Audubon Sarasota for project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Town Commission will consider the maximum height for new buildings on Monday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Miri Hardy) Photo 1 Caption: Like all owls, Eastern screech-owls swallow small prey whole, with parts that cannot be digested, such as bones and hair, expelled as pellets.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 31, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern screech owl

They don't really screech, but the species is heard more often that it's seen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is excited about their upcoming season. (Courtesy Photo: Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
'Dreamgirls' and 'Guys and Dolls' on tap for WBTT in upcoming season

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is performing in Broadway classics and charting new directions with its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Friends of the Braden River Library President Judy Mullen cut the ribbon to officially open the new 4,250 square foot expansion to the Braden River Library on Nov. 17.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 24, 2021
Studio 70 highlights Braden River Library expansion

The 4,250 square foot expansion of the Braden River Library includes a "Makerspace" along with meeting areas, study rooms and more.

  • East County
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  • 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
  • News
  • By Vittorio Nastasti and Adrian Moore |
  • November 18, 2020
Florida ballot measure results are a mixed bag

Florida passed three of the six amendments on the general election ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
As of Thursday morning, Longboat Key has a self-response rate of 36.9% for the 2020 U.S. Census. In 2010, the town had a response rate of 43.7%.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 13, 2020
Longboat Key leaders encourage residents to fill out census forms before Sept. 30 deadline

Longboat Key’s self-response rate of 36.9% ranks 370th out of 409 cities and towns in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend approval of Raffurty's major conditional use application at an October public hearing. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
Another public hearing for Raffurty’s liquor license

The City Commission agreed to give residents another chance to share their thoughts on a permit request from the Main Street bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Lammers' home.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour features five shining stars

The Longboat Key Garden Club rolls out its 44th annual home show with five stunners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
Business on the Key is building for contractors

An increase in construction that began in 2011 continued in 2012 and into the current market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Culverts sit on Benderson's 42-acre parcel just off Coburn and Fruitville roads.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 4, 2015
Commissioners' roadblock slows Fruitville Initiative project

Benderson expected to submit a revised plan for its 42-acre parcel inside the Fruitville Initiative area

  • East County
  • News
Planning and Zoning Board Chairwoman B.J. Bishop has served on the board since 2006.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 12, 2017
A conversation with B.J. Bishop

Bishop has served on the Planning and Zoning Board since 2006. Now, she's the group's chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2014
Biter buys downtown parcel

Jesse Biter purchased a property on Second Street in downtown Sarasota, representing another step toward the entrepreneur's plan for a 10-story apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Monika Oberer, Grayson Tullio and Jennifer Tullio get ready to kick off the annual Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park Oct. 31, 2020. The race will return to Nathan Benderson Park this year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Running Club to host 18th annual Boo Run

All proceeds from the Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park will go to Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
  • News
Boats navigated the water on June 16 near the Longboat Pass Bridge.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Coast Guard planning to reinstall Longboat Pass navigational markers

U.S. Coast Guard plans to replace navigation markers removed during beach work dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 12, 2021
Thanksgiving recipes with a side of heart

For the holidays, we all have our some signature dishes that mean more than a full tummy. Local chefs share their most treasured recipes for the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early

The event was held about a week and a half before it was originally planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
American alligators have a crucial role in keeping wetland habitats healthy, and alter habitats in ways that benefit other species. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 4, 2022
American alligators keep Myakka's wetlands healthy

Deep Hole at Myakka's Wilderness Preserve is an important dry season refuge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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