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The Sarasota County Planning Commission on Sept. 2 voted 7-2 in support of the special exceptions requested by an applicant hoping to build a seven-story, 120-room hotel on Old Stickney Point Road. The exceptions allow height increases beyond the current 35-foot limit for the hotel to be 83 feet and a five-story parking garage across […]
The Mellow Mushroom and Coastal Flow are both offering another round of art classes. At the Mellow Mushroom, 6727 S. Tamiami Tr., Brush Up and Wine Down is bringing its artistic touches to attendees interested in painting a beer stein or wine glass. For tickets, visit brushupandwinedown.com. The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. […]
By John Morton Joe Hewes didn’t have a business plan in mind when he decided to buy a 30-foot tritoon boat and have it customized with a 10-foot slide. No, he was just doing something fun for his family. “We’d be out in Sarasota Bay and people would always pull up and ask me if […]
By Jane Bartnett The school year has begun and the kids are back at school. Why not follow their lead and learn something new? If you’re in the market for learning a new sport or brushing up your skills, look no further than the Sarasota County Department of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. You’ll discover […]
Maria was honored as Siesta Sand’s first Key Employee and was featured in our July issue. Her contagious smile is on display at Green Turtle Shell & Gift City, located at 7525 Midnight Pass Rd. in Southbridge Mall. Her dedication to her job as a sales clerk earned her a gift certificate for breakfast for […]
Today (Monday, Aug. 23), the Food+Beer at Gulf Gate is celebrating its third-year anniversary at its Superior Avenue location. Join its team for a free Narragansett lager or glass of champagne during its business hours of 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Its address is 6528 Superior Ave. The sports bar is known for its burgers, […]
By Rachel Brown Hackney, SarasotaNewsLeader.com The first two hotel proposals submitted to Sarasota County staff are the first two scheduled for county Planning Commission hearings, county documents show. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, the project team for the hotel planned on four parcels between Calle Miramar and Beach Road will have its chance […]
By Hannah Wallace We may envision beehives in open, country areas. But according to Sarasota Honey Co. founder Alma Johnson, the best honey comes from our own backyards — literally. “By having our hives in residential areas, the bees aren’t exposed to big agriculture and monoculture,” said Johnson, who with her team oversees around 70 […]
It’s August and the kids will head back to school this month, but we still have many long summer days ahead. When a welcome evening breeze slips in to end our warm days, one of the best things to do is to treat yourself to a delicious cup or cone of frozen yogurt or ice […]
“Eyewear is jewelry for your face,” said Darlene Tomasiello, owner of the new Eye Style Optical Boutique in Crescent Plaza. Style experts, actors and anyone interested in changing their look will agree that the right pair of glasses can be transformative. Think back to Superman. When soft-spoken newspaper reporter Clark Kent removed his heavy black […]