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'Wellness Village' envisioned for former hospital site
VENICE — A conceptual plan is in the works for the redevelopment of the ShorePoint Venice Hospital campus that could include medical clinics, a rehabilitation facility, shops, housing and a variety of other uses — some of which would be…
Zillow analyst names culprit of flat home sales, high housing prices
(The Center Square) – Home sales are increasing slightly and mortgage costs are dropping across the nation, a new Zillow report reveals. Yet both the price of sold homes and the cost of rent continue to rise, illustrating what many…
Warm Mineral Springs renovation costing $16.7 million gets final OK
NORTH PORT — At last, the buildings at Warm Mineral Springs will be renovated.
EXPANDING: Longtime Englewood cemetery approved for growth, funeral home
VENICE — An Englewood cemetery is expanding its services and rebuilding from a hurricane, thanks to a unanimous vote of approval by the Sarasota County Commission on Tuesday.
New concepts for old hospital?
FUTURE OF HOSPITAL SITE: I drive by the former Venice hospital fairly often. I wonder what will eventually take that spot.
EXPANDING: Longtime Englewood cemetery approved for growth, funeral home
VENICE — An Englewood cemetery is expanding its services and rebuilding from a hurricane, thanks to a unanimous vote of approval by the Sarasota County Commission on Tuesday.
'Wellness Village' envisioned for former hospital site
VENICE — A conceptual plan is in the works for the redevelopment of the ShorePoint Venice Hospital campus that could include medical clinics, a rehabilitation facility, shops, housing and a variety of other uses — some of which would be…
Here’s a 1st look inside Rays’ planned Tampa ballpark. It’s eye-catching
During a busy week in which they’re battling their fiercest rival, honoring franchise icon Evan Longoria and restocking the farm system with prospects from the draft, the Rays also are continuing to work on their future home.
EXPANDING: Longtime Englewood cemetery approved for growth, funeral home
VENICE — An Englewood cemetery is expanding its services and rebuilding from a hurricane, thanks to a unanimous vote of approval by the Sarasota County Commission on Tuesday.
St. Regis lawyers respond to Longboat arched sign lawsuit
Now that a suit was filed by the town of Longboat Key against the developers of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the resort owner’s lawyers responded to the town’s claims, and a court date was set. Lawyers Morgan Bentley and Brian Goodrich, who have been retained by Chuck…
Bobby Jones clubhouse granted partial sign-off
Although the potential impact of a statewide property tax referendum on this fall’s ballot remains unknown, the planning process continues for city capital improvement projects, including the scaled-down Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. The clubhouse, reduced in size and scope,…
Town may encourage home raising through code amendment
As Longboat Key residents continue to raise their homes while rebuilding from the 2024 hurricanes, the town has begun to look at ways to make the process more straightforward. “We know that water levels are continuing to be a concern, and we want to see more folks elevating,”…