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A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A private fundraising drive is expected to help fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 29, 2014
Rowing park denied state funding

The state's 2014-15 budget does not include funding for improvements to Nathan Benderson Park, but the park is still on track to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteers mark nests with stakes for documentation and protection. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 29, 2014
Turtle nesting season begins this week

Beginning May 1, turn off or shield lights visible from the beach to avoid disorienting turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2014
DID warns against return of paid parking

After one board member said it appeared paid parking appeared poised to return to Sarasota streets, the rest of the group voiced its staunch opposition to such a program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Johnson and Cheray Keyes-Shima
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Sarasota County held its Celebrating Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon Tuesday, April 29. Chamber members and Leadership Sarasota alumni gathered to recognized Corporate Partner of the Year Sun Hydrolics, Rubert Ludwif, Mery Beth and Jim Bos and Charles Hines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nancy Koplin, Shaunna Brady and Barabara O’Brien with their classes.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom School Kachina Dolls

Temple Beth Sholom School students stuffed their Hopi tribe dolls Tuesday, April 29. The dolls, known as Kachina, were originally made by the Southwestern Native American tribe the Hopi. Kindergarteners, first and second grade students, led by Nancy Koplin, Shaunna Brady and Barbara O'Brien, have been learning about Native Americans this school year. The students used cotton harvested from the school's garden to stuff the small, colorful dolls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emergency personnel transported 54-year-old Thomas Ballerino to Blake Medical Center following a crash on the John Ringling Bridge Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2014
Motorcyclist dies following afternoon crash

The 54-year-old man involved in a crash on John Ringling Bridge Monday, has died from his injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A family visiting from Massachusetts enjoys the sunshine on an afternoon walk along a Longboat Key beach on Tuesday, April 29.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A Day at the Beach

A family visiting from Massachusetts enjoys the sunshine on an afternoon walk along a Longboat Key beach on Tuesday, April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben Hammond performs in the 17th Give Hunger the Blues Festival in 2012.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 29, 2014
Generoso cancels Giving Hunger the Blues

George Generoso cancels this year's 19th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival due to lack of energy for the planning process.

  • Arts + Culture
SCF students who meet admissions requirements will now gain early acceptance to LECOM's Masters in Health Services program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 29, 2014
LECOM and SCF join forces for masters program

State College of Florida students who meet admissions requirements will gain early acceptance to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Master's in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town Hall staff is hoping a draft ordinance will steer applicants looking to improve cellular service on the Key toward alternative technologies.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2014
Legal opinion: P&Z should review ordinance

Town staff's latest draft of a controversial telecommunications ordinance doesn't include a category for cellular towers at all.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 28, 2014
Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

  • Arts + Culture
kelli
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 28, 2014
Day in the Life: Kelli Jaco

Day in the Life: Kelli Jaco

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Employee “Pcards” that act as credit cards will be shut down during the freeze.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2014
School district enacts spending freeze

To balance its budget, the Manatee County School District has enacted a spending freeze effective Monday, April 28 through June 30.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Siegel, the owner of a Siesta Key rental property plagued with Sarasota County code violations, allegedly threw a bucket of urine on a code enforcement officer this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2014
Siesta man throws urine at county employee

Sarasota County deputies arrested Craig Siegel before 8 a.m. for the alleged attack on a Sarasota County code enforcement officer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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