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Big Pass, which has never before been dredged, is the desired source of sand for a long-term Lido shoreline restoration project backed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2014
County endorses short-term Lido renourishment

At a workshop today, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners finished a series of budget workshops this week.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 30, 2014
Barbetta opposes Robarts spending

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta during a budget workshop Monday, voiced opposition to improvements planned for Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Since October 1992, Key property owners have paid for beach projects using the following model: District A voters foot 80% of a beach project bill and District B voters pay the remaining 20%.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 30, 2014
Beach price tag: $23.8 million

The Longboat Key Town Commission is poised to spend up to $23.8 million in the next two fiscal years to buffer the island's shoreline with sand for the next five years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anthony and Vincent D’Amato
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast held its annual Art in the Park at Bay Preserve Monday, June 30. The early morning event invited families to be creative and make special bowls with pieces of nature and paper plates. The activity was organized by Kristi Mesick of Pure Imagination Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The public checked out a variety of classic cars.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Car Show

Hundreds of automotive and boating enthusiasts turned out to Lakewood Ranch Main Street June 29, as it hosted the 30th annual Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Car Show June 29.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy) Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Blake Luce secures an alligator that was struck by a car on Richardson Road Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 30, 2014
Deputy wrangles gator in north county

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office assisted in the removal of an alligator from Richardson Road Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County currently outpaces the state with an unemployment rate below 6%.
  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • June 30, 2014
Sarasota among leaders in job growth

Sarasota County ranked fifth in employment growth last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Chris Butler received burns from a deployed airbag Sunday, after a driver struck his SUV during a traffic stop.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 30, 2014
Driver hits deputy's vehicle on I-75

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office was conducting an operation aimed at 'Move Over' violations Sunday, during which a 77-year-old Ellenton man struck a law enforcement SUV and left the scene.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sally Shaprio cuts the ribbon of the center.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center Ribbon Cutting

Sarasota dignitaries and citizens celebrated the completion of the Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, June 29. The center is the newest addition to the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center located on 17th Street. After the ceremony, guests were invited to explore the new facility and meet members of staff. "It's an exciting day for our children and for the community," says Jay Berman, executive director of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Becoming Dr. Ruth" runs through July 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becoming Dr. Ruth'

Mark St. Germain's 'Becoming Dr. Ruth' tells the story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer in a one-woman play at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Price" runs through July 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Price'

Read Marty Fugate's review of the Banyan Theater's current production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price.'

  • Arts + Culture
Event co-founder Spyder Broussard with his wife, Frances, and friends Dan and Melody Suzor
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil

The Polo Grill and Bar hosted its seventh annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil tonight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriot Plaza Dedication Ceremony

Sarasota veterans and community leaders celebrated the Sarasota National Cemetery's newest addition, Patriot Plaza, with an opening ceremony Saturday, June 28. The morning ceremony began with a performance by the Venice Concert Band and included remarks by Congressman Vern Buchanan and John Rosentrater, director of Sarasota National Cemetery. The plaza, which seats more than two thousand and includes 49 images embedded in marble, was donated by the Patterson Foundation. 'Patriot Plaza is a jewel to our community and a gift to our nation,' says Debra Jacobs, president and CEO of the Patterson Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie
  • June 27, 2014
Factory Girl: attempting the culinary arts

Factory Girl: attempting the culinary arts

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 27

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 27

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