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Four Republican candidates are competing in two Sarasota County Charter Review Board primary races.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 23, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2 and 5

Four Republican candidates explain their thoughts on the responsibilities of the county Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team opened its season victorious Aug. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2016
Riverview volleyball opens season with win

The Rams defeated the Gulf Coast HEAT 3-0 Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 23, 2016
Film review: 'Hell or High Water'

Chris Pine shines in this cat-and-mouse thriller.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 22, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 08.25.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
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Sand dredging begins to establish a beachhead from which to work using sand dredged from in New Pass.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dylan McDermott works with Ringling alum Mo Shane on his locally shot web series, "Sugar." Photo by Rich Schineller
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 22, 2016
Ringling College named No. 16 on 'Hollywood Reporter' list of top 25 film schools

The annual list notes the school as being the youngest on the list — and one of only two ranked Florida schools.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2016
FWC looking into mishandling of sea turtle hatchling

An Orlando woman posted a Snapchat video of her holding and following a hatchling on a Longboat Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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TRIM notices have been mailed in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Expert: Don’t be confused by TRIM notices for Longboat Key from different counties

Prepaid assessments might not show on early notices

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County voters can cast their ballots early at the Sarasota County Elections office until Aug. 27.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 22, 2016
Siesta Key polling place moves off island

Some Siesta residents will have to travel off the Key to cast their vote at the Devyn on South Tamiami Trail next week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects connected to an Aug. 1 theft on Lido Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2016
VIDEO: Police work to identify Lido theft suspects

Two subjects took surveillance cameras from a Lido Key condo earlier this month — and were caught on camera in the process, the Sarasota Police Department says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Whole Foods would open adjacent to a Wawa gas station. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2016
Grocer's plans made whole

Dismissal of lawsuit against Sarasota County clears the path for a Whole Foods store in East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
$24M Zota Beach Resort to open Dec. 1 on Longboat Key

Former Hilton Beachfront Resort promises luxurious surroundings

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 22, 2016
Bay Haven welcomes back students for classes

Monday is the first day of school for Sarasota County Schools.

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  • Schools
The Longboat Key referendum on the new hotel is Aug. 30. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Heated Longboat Key hotel referendum campaign enters final phase

Debate over new hotel project faces critical Aug. 30 vote

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 22, 2016
Sarasota group aims to shake up local elections

Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections is pushing for single-member districts for the County Commission and Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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