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Restrictions established following the construction of the St. Armands garage established a one-hour time limit on nearby residential streets. Now the city is working to ensure residents can exceed that limit.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2019
Residential parking program planned on St. Armands

The city is working with St. Armands residents on a program that will allow people living in the area to exceed time limits when parking on neighborhood streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 4, 2019
Where $91 billion of Florida tax money goes

Social services, education and transportation devour nearly 90% of Florida’s tax collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2019
This yoke in Lakewood Ranch isn't funny

Cops Corner features Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2019
Spreading holiday cheer

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch residents spread holiday cheer with parade.

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Lisa, Chris, Zofia and Bristol Scott enjoy the holiday decorations Florida Power and Light put on their home as a surprise for the family and a 'Thank you' for Chris Scott's service in the Navy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2019
A bright surprise for East County veteran

FPL decorates East County veteran's home as a holiday surprise

  • East County
  • News
Roger and advisory board chairwoman Alisa Pettingell with Executive Director Doug Staley
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 3, 2019
Child Protection Center highlights fundraising captains

The organization's many captain's were honored at a Dec. 3 celebration.

  • Black Tie
Martin Hyde railed against the notion his actions in two altercations this year were racist, though he acknowledged issues with how he handles confrontation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2019
Hyde to withdraw following reports of second altercation

City Commission candidate Martin Hyde was involved in a February confrontation in which construction workers accused him of racist remarks.

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  • News
Monday's presentation included this conceptual image showcasing plans to elevate the performing arts center on stilts with parking at ground level.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2019
Van Wezel shares progress report on venue planning

Plans for a new bayfront performing arts center include a 2,250-seat main hall, but details on cost estimates are still forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Allan hopes to draw customers into the Spice and Tea Exchange.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 3, 2019
Businesses on St. Armands encourage Small Business Saturday

The moniker comes from American Express, who wanted to help small businesses earn big bucks.

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  • News
Grant's Gardens is moving ahead with plans to remodel its Gulf Bay Road site, but further town action is to come.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 3, 2019
Town rezones property for Grant's Gardens

Landscaping business has remodeling plans but more approvals must happen first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonnie Roesch packs up the beef to be sent to Longboat Key for the Kiwanis Lawn Party.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 2, 2019
Lawn Party will feature a treat from honoree Murf Klauber's hometown

Buffalo's Charlie the Butcher donates beef-on-weck sandwiches to the event honoring ex-Colony owner Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 2, 2019
Well, that's a fine 'how do you do'

There’s no place like home, or how it feels when you find it.

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Beth Fusco rings the Salvation Army bell, ready to greet customers as they walk out of Publix.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2019
Salvation Army red kettle accepting donations in front of Longboat Publix

The Salvation Army red kettle drive on Longboat Key, located in front of Publix, is open everyday through Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. All $20 bills will be matched by a silent donor for the second straight year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • December 2, 2019
Dona Fay Ellsworth

Dona Fay Ellsworth, 85, formerly of North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at The Meadows at East Mountain Assisted Living Facility in Rutland, VT.

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