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Paid parking expanded west of Orange Avenue this week, the final phase of implementing a downtown paid parking program.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
City activates more downtown parking meters

Paid parking is now in effect for prime downtown spots between School Avenue and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 31, 2019
Hundreds gather for town hall over Sarasota YMCA closures

Government officials and YMCA administrators, employees and members gathered at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch.

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  • By AUTEUR Staff
  • July 31, 2019
Three ways for boating enthusiasts to feel at home at Sarasota’s finest new waterfront address

Three ways for boating enthusiasts to feel at home at Sarasota’s finest new waterfront address

  • Longboat Key
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Sponsored Content
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 31, 2019
Business After Hours brings local businesses together

The event, held at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, was full of lighthearted networking.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 31, 2019
Longboat Key residents out to fight bank closing

Letter asks customers to drive to next-nearest branch, in Cortez, after Sept. 13.

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  • News
Steve and Becky Jarolin and Jayne Hackett review maps for proposed changes in Lakewood Ranch near their Eagle Trace homes after the July 11 Planning Commission meeting. They are worried about having four-story apartments nearby.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
Manatee County commission considers land-use changes

Manatee County Commission to consider apartments, other changes near Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
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CDD 2 Supervisor Jerry Twiggs, a condo owner, says condo residents have asked for years for a change in methodology, but the concept gained traction over the last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 assessments adjusted

Assessments to change for condos, homes in Country Club's CDD 2 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Seven-year-old Emma Drehobl bounces a ball toward a fitness room to take a group picture with YMCA CEO Sean Allison before heading out on a field trip.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
New YMCA strategies afloat in Manatee County

Manatee County YMCA strives to stay relevant as market changes.

  • East County
  • News
Haile Middle School Principal Kate Barlaug reviews enrollment data with registrar Gricel Valls.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
More middle (school) ground in Lakewood Ranch area

Fewer portables, smaller classes benefits of Mona Jain Middle opening in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Shaina Swan checks out a Jalisco Mule, made by Grove GM and Executive Chef Greg Campbell, and which will be featured at the Celebrity Bartender Challenge.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 31, 2019
ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

  • East County
  • News
Michael Cucci.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 31, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Cucci

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior talks overcoming injuries and his goals for the season.

  • East County
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Lolita Tartine will close in September to rework its entire menu and will reopen in season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 31, 2019
Bite into these Savor Sarasota deals through the end of summer

Get the best of Visit Sarasota's Savor Sarasota restaurants that have extended menus this low season throughout Sarasota County.

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  • July 31, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 1

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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Emilie Richards grew up in St. Petersburg, lives in Osprey during season and spends her summers in Chautauqua, N.Y. Photo courtesy Galen McGee
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 31, 2019
Osprey author Emilie Richards started writing as a change of course

The writer of the new book 'A Family of Strangers' didn't plan to become an author — but now she can't imagine another life.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 30, 2019
School Board approves 2019-2020 budget

Concern about reserve fund prompts 3-2 split.

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