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The new transponders are actually stickers that will open Lakewood Ranch Golf and County Club gates. The stickers can be placed on car windshields or bumpers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2014
CDD boards approve new transponders

New transponders are $50, but they aren't required to be used until old units break.

  • East County
  • News
Although the Sarasota County Commission agreed to halt the search for a Come As You Are shelter, they agreed they are open to exploring other avenues.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mote CEO and President Michael Crosby is seeking a commitment from the city to the organization's plans for a bayfront aquarium.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 23, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

At a meeting of the Argus Foundation today, Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby spoke about the organization's plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janyla, 11, and her mother Cleshia Woodie enjoy dinner at the CYD Family Fun Night.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Night

The CYD celebrated Family Day on Monday night and invited families to a Family Fun Night at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nicole Unger
  • September 22, 2014
Day Trippin' — Tree paradise, north Longboat Key

Day Trippin' — Tree paradise, north Longboat Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ringling College of Art and Design sophomore Casey Nelson said he hopes the new film complex will draw actor/director Ben Stiller for a production.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 22, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling students share excitement over expansion

Ringling College of Art and Design recently announced plans for a new 30,000-square-foot film complex. Current film students couldn't be more excited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police officers arrested two men for a variety of drug offenses after a short chase through Newtown Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 22, 2014
Sarasota Police arrest alleged drug dealers

Officers found cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and marijuana in a vehicle during a traffic stop early Sunday, in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This drawing depicts the most recent Lift Station 87 design, which now meets the standards outlined in the zoning code. The proposed building is 58 feet at its highest point.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2014
Engineers revise lift station design, height

After the design for the Lift Station 87 building received some negative feedback for its height, the proposed structure has been lowered - to the displeasure of some residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School District is slated to pay on a $21,636 lawsuit at its meeting Sept. 23.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 22, 2014
Manatee County School District set to pay on public records violation

After failing to comply with public records request by Michael Barfield, the Manatee County School District is slated to pay Barfield $21,000 at the School Board's meeting at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Schools
The millage rate will stay at 3.39%.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to vote on final budget

After a second public hearing tonight, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on the 2015 fiscal year budget and millage rate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new millage rate is expected to generate an extra $954,397 in tax revenue.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2014
Commission to adopt budget, millage rate tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to raise the millage rate to 2.1763 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nik Wallenda makes his way across the high wire during his walk across U.S. 41 on Jan. 29, 2013. Photo credit Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2014
Wallenda to assist historical marker dedication

The Sarasota County Historical Commission will recognize the Sarasota Bayfront with a historical marker Saturday, Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Island House at the Resort at Longboat Key Club is located at 361 Longboat Club Road.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 22, 2014
Longboat Key Club to host two job fairs

Onsite interviews will take place during both events, scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy CYD
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2014
CYD hosts Family Fun Night

Community Youth Development is celebrating Family Day with a free Family Fun Night at locations throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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