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Commissioner Nancy Detert was the lone commissioner in opposition, stating the amendments don't do enough to ensure new affordable units.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 27, 2021
County amends affordable housing incentives

The changes mean developers who build east of I-75 no longer have to include affordable units, but they can opt to.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 27, 2021
Commission approves out of cycle hotel proposals

The approval means staff can now allocate time for review of the proposals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioners hope medical marijuana dispensaries do not get turned into recreational dispensaries.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 27, 2021
County aims for home rule on marijuana

Commissioners remain opposed to personal-use laws, even if legalized by the state legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelby Fulton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 27, 2021
A future Tiger's tale at the Out-of-Door Academy

ODA senior shows her school spirit by painting her parking spot with her soon-to-be college colors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The northern soccer fields at Premier Sports Campus could be used as an overflow section for the event lawn when not being used for sports, based on the county's first draft of a general development plan for Premier's expansion.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
Premier plan starts taking shape

Inside the planning of the Premier Sports Campus park expansion

  • East County
  • News
USRowing Olympic hopeful Michalina Fili practices rowing at Nathan Benderson Park. Excluding athletes who are training for the Olympics, very few rowers are coming to Nathan Benderson Park this winter. (Courtesy of SANCA)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
Olympic Trials return to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota to spark competitive thrills

While it won't be as significant as the previous Trials in terms of economic impact, having the Olympic rowers train and compete in Sarasota will offer a boost during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Peabody
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 27, 2021
Brain Health Initiative founder expects big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody expects huge goals in 2021 in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton region.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County deputy Joy Jewett and Centerstone peer specialist Sara Holloway walk through a homeless camp Dec. 14 in Bradenton. Centerstone is a nonprofit that treats people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
Manatee County adds homeless outreach officer

Day or night, new Manatee County homeless outreach officer answers the call

  • East County
  • News
11-year-old Charlie Rayner practices riding with the help of his mom, Erin Rayner, the owner of Opportunity Farm. Charlie Rayner is riding 18-year-old Popcorn.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: New opportunities in East County

Riders of all ages jump at Opportunity Farm in east Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 27, 2021
Leave your state’s misery behind

Will people moving to Florida bring with them the habits and policies of the places they are fleeing?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Every third grade teacher has made their new classroom their own. Joanne Sollazzo decorated hers with a cow theme. The teachers were able to move into the new addition over winter break.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 27, 2021
Teachers thrilled with Gene Witt addition

Eight classroom addition increases teaching opportunities at Gene Witt Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Olivia Davis provides a scoring punch for Cardinal Mooney High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mooney girls basketball elevates its play

The Cougars are primed for a deep postseason run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
Burgers before football at UTC festival

Attendees enjoy endless variety of burgers at UTC Burger & Beer Festival

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 27, 2021
The threat to democracy

The sick irony: The winners are shutting down speech. Now we know who the fascists are.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 27, 2021
UTC Carnival thrills in a hurry

Winter Carnival attendees enjoy shorter lines thanks to small crowd

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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