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The chamber group rehearses for the tour (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 17, 2014
Sarasota Young Voices heading to Paris

Sarasota Young Voices' fifteen members are heading to France June 22.

  • Arts + Culture
All lanes open on southbound I-75, after temporary closures at mildm raker 215, due to dump truck spillage on the roadway.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 17, 2014
UPDATE: All lanes open on southbound I-75

All lanes open on southbound I-75, after temporary closures at mildm raker 215, due to dump truck spillage on the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
Visitors wont have to suffer for long, considering that this rare plant will only bloom for four or five days.
  • By Maddy Del Medico
  • June 17, 2014
'Corpse Plants' to bloom at Selby Gardens

This week, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' "Corpse Plant" Seymour and "kid sister Audrey" will bloom for the first time in 15 years. The "Corpse Plant" emits an odor that holds true to its name, smelling like rotting flesh.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local authorities found drugs, $525 in cash and a .38 caliber revolver at the home of 26-year-old Jeremy Cray while executing a search warrant Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 17, 2014
Police release details of drug bust

Sarasota Police seized more than 35 grams of cocaine and a firearm from a home on the 1400 block of 19th Street during a search last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drivers will see delays near mile marker 215 on southbound I-75
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 17, 2014
Emergency lane closures on I-75 southbound

According to Florida Dept. of Transportation, Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 215 has emergency lane closures, after a dump truck spilled 'muck' on the roadway this morning. One lane has been reopened, and the emergency lane is open to re-route traffic.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Berwick, center, with his B-shift crew members
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 17, 2014
Two Longboat Key firefighters complete paramedic training

Firefighter/paramedics Brandon Berwick and David Stark recently completed a four-month training process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 17, 2014
City stakes claim in SCAT station proposal

Sarasota city commissioners Monday, directed staff to declare an interest in buying the land occupied by the downtown transfer station, which the county has sought to relocate near Payne Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 16, 2014
FCK SRQ: Sarasota's in-your-face philanthropists

FCK SRQ: Sarasota's in-your-face philanthropists

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
chef-jam
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 16, 2014
Chef Jam kicks off at Shamrock Pub

Chef Jam kicks off at Shamrock Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a catalyst project for the land to stimulate redevelopment in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2014
Rosemary project continues advancement

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement Monday, with the developer planning to buy city land for the construction of Rosemary Square.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown called for a show of hands Monday that led to another decision not to move forward with discussions about burying the Key's power poles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 16, 2014
Power pole debate arises, goes dark again

An attempt to reignite a Florida Power and Light Co. underground pole discussion at today's workshop failed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2014
Authorities seek burglar in River Club

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is following up on leads.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2014
Homeless man robbed

A homeless man was injured during a robbery Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2014
Battle over beachside lot continues

The owners of a Siesta Key property appealed to a Florida statute after Sarasota County commissioners denied them the right to build on 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kathryn Page adjusts Kimberly Glowatch’s hat at Page’s booth.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival displayed works from 175 artisans and craftsman June 15, at St. Armands Circle Park. Festivalgoers enjoyed everything from blooming flowers to one-of-a-kind jewelry and ceramics.

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