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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 17, 2014
VIDEO: Palmer Point Park: 2 acres away from full restoration

After the first effort to restore 1.75 acres of the park stalled in 2011, the county has begun the project again. It will have to redo some work lost during the hiatus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Pam Eubanks Although Rob Satori is known locally as the "Sinatra guy," he also impersonates musical icons such as Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet and Sammy Davis.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2014
Piano Man

East County resident Rob Satori's passion for music began when he started piano lessons as a child. Now, he composes music. 'I never know where the ideas are going to come from,' he says.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jessica Salmond One bioswale, located in front of Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency, uncovered owner Jamie Purmort’s irrigation system and ruined the landscaping in front of his business.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 31, 2014
County digs up complaints with ditches

The county dug nine ditches to retain stormwater as part of the Hudson Bayou Improvement project, but it had to refill two of them after they caused problems and failed to drain properly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This photo, taken April 3, shows the interior of the mall concourse from the second floor. Courtesy of Taubman Centers
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Mall at UTC takes shape

The evolution of anchor spaces and the installation of a major road signal progress.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Discussion avoids 237-unit elephant in the chambers

The commission discussed possible changes to its nuisance procedure without mentioning the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City staff and St. Armands stakeholders have both expressed a desire to establish new regulations for special events before the height of tourist season.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2014
Circle events, Mote expansion top commission agenda

The Sarasota City Commission will again revisit regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park Monday, with several opponents to the proposed ordinance prepared to step forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McKim and Creed provided this early rendering of a potential building at Lift Station 87, though design elements of the above-ground structure are still subject to change.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2014
Commission OKs above-ground lift station building

In an attempt to protect the forthcoming Lift Station 87 from severe storm surges, the Sarasota City Commission approved a new design for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heidi Brown also brings a passion to serve Jewish people. She is Jewish herself. Photos by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 14, 2014
New Kobernick CEO brings passion for seniors

Heidi Brown, the new CEO of Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, lives to serve seniors, and, with competition looming, her goal is to serve more of them.

  • East County
  • News
Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch will feature 1,500 homes on 643 acres, if approved by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners June 5.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Developer reveals new community's features

Although cosmetic details of Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch remain a secret, its developer promises senior-friendly features in homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 12, 2014
Town works to secure sand for this summer

The town wants sand dredged from the boat channel near Longboat Pass placed on the Key while it awaits groin construction in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission has discussed the design of the State Street garage at multiple meetings in the past four months, but commissioners are still asking for more information before making a decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2013
City Commission requests new garage designs

At today's City Commission meeting, commissioners revisited earlier State Street garage plans and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to prepare additional mock-ups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prior to the Sept. 19 community meeting regarding construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse information posters.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
New lift station team seeks community input on project

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum last Thursday for residents, whose faith in the project is shaken.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sketch, by Principal Urban Designer Andrew Georgiadis, shows the “pad” building that will sit adjacent to the State Street garage facing Lemon Avenue. The building could consist of four live/work units and two large apartments.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2013
City selects State Street garage design

After months of discussion, the City Commission picked a design for the State Street garage Monday, despite some concerns from the city's broker.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before a trial run tests its battery life.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 27, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator vehicle gets test drive

Groups are beginning to investigate the viability of a downtown transportation system in which golf-cart style electric vehicles circulate passengers throughout the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2021
Style: Handmade Treasures

Lakewood Ranch artists and artisans bring a human touch to the handcrafted, one-of-a-kind treasures they create.

  • LWR Life
Lakewood Ranch Elks Exalted Ruler Kevin Burke and EFELT Executive Director Andrea Hitcho stand in front of bins at the Elks Club used to collect food donations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Elks seek storage area for its food donation program

The Elks provide more than 500 children with free meals through its Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission has denied a coastal setback variance for the lot outlined in green on Siesta Beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2024
County denies variance for Siesta Key beachfront home

The owner of a beachfront lot on Siesta Key was denied a coastal setback variance that would have also allowed use of a pedestrian access as a driveway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Attendees get busy in a Lego building zone.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 30, 2024
BrickUniverse event will showcase the creative possibilities of Lego

The Lego fan expo event offers a place for both major artists and hobbyists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anisa Mycak, Tania Vitvitsky and Christine Mariconda
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2025
Humanitarian recounts late 2024 trip to Ukraine, at Selby Library

Tania Vitvitsky shared her observations in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and Lviv regions in August and September 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police refuse to take resident's unwanted ammunition
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 8, 2023
Police refuse to take resident's unwanted ammunition

Longboat Key Police were called by a resident to take possession of unwanted ammunition. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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