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Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

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  • News
The Players Centre is moving from its historical home earlier than expected due to the pandemic.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2020
The Players Centre set to move early to temporary location

The early move to a temporary location comes in the wake of financial concerns amid the pandemic.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The memorial at State Road 64 and Pope Road was moved to begin construction of a roundabout.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 13, 2020
Fortitude prevails after Lakewood Ranch tragedy

Road work to build a roundabout begins at the site of fatal Lakewood Ranch accident.

  • East County
  • Opinion
County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county is pausing some positions to help save money.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 13, 2020
County officials project millions in general fund losses due to COVID-19

Sarasota County leaders have proposed a budget of $323 million and a millage rate of 3.46 for fiscal year 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is continuing sampling and testing of Sarasota Bay waters.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key seeks to advance new sewage pipe project

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote that the town’s Public Works Department believes the 25.8 million gallon discharge is a “high estimate.”

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    A time to celebrate |
  • July 13, 2020
Burke-McGuire Engagement

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who live on Siesta Key, happily announce their engagement.

  • Siesta Key
  • Celebrations
    In Memoriam |
  • July 13, 2020
Carol Winkel

Carol Winkel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on July 4, 2020. She was 94 years young.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Karen and Duane Compton are getting used to the Florida summer.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
The season that never ended

Travel became tricky as season was ending on Longboat Key, so a new demographic appeared: The summer snowbird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Suzy Brenner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
Paradise Center gains partnerships, inches toward opening

The island's medical center is on schedule to open in September.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A pyrotechnic preview

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking is expected to remain closed until at least July 27.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key to keep public beach parking closed

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to re-evaluate his executive order by July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
Cygnet scare

The baby swan has had recent medical issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Wartinbee
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
It didn't grow on him

Bill Wartinbee tried the quarantine beard, but it never stuck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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