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A special City Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall regarding approval of the city's 2014 budget and millage rate.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2013
City Commission to vote on finalizing budget, millage rate

The Sarasota City Commission will hold the second and final public hearing regarding its proposed FY2014 budget and millage rate this evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • September 24, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 29-year-old Joan Williams for several residential burglaries in the Bent Tree area.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2013
Woman caught stealing jewelry

Sarasota County deputies arrested a 29-year-old woman for multiple residential burglaries in Bent Tree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Editorial: Courting youth means taking chances

The city of Sarasota needs to walk the walk when it comes to economic development.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Noeska," a Sheriff's Office drug-sniffing dog, picked out the four pieces of luggage, which contained 56 vacuum-sealed packages of pot.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2013
Alleged drug smugglers busted at airport

Manatee County deputies arrested two men carrying 63 pounds of marijuana Sunday, at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County has closed a flooded stretch of Beach Road from the intersection with Beach Way to Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2013
UPDATE: Flood watch in effect for Sarasota County

Sarasota Police could close roads as heavy rain continues to batter the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • September 23, 2013
Girls Inc. is changing the national dialogue, one frame at a time

Girls Inc. is changing the national dialogue, one frame at a time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 23, 2013
TEDx comes to USF Sarasota-Manatee

TEDx comes to USF Sarasota-Manatee

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Hideaway Bay resident Philip Tyson spoke against the 10% millage rate hike.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 23, 2013
Longboat commission sets millage at 2.0760

The rate is up 10% from last year, meaning that a property owner with a $500,000 home will pay $94.20 more.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
Mustangs finish second at Honda Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 595 to finish second at the Honda Classic High School Invitational Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blythe Gaissert-Levitt
    By
  • June LeBell
  • September 23, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Song Fest Concerts

The programs Dirk Meyer and the Sarasota Orchestra presented last Thursday and Friday in Holley Hall followed the three "C's" to the letter.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released a photo of the suspect in burglary attempts near Bee Ridge Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 23, 2013
Deputies seek burglary suspect

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released a photo of the suspect in burglary attempts near Bee Ridge Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Cheerleaders Taylor Shilling and Leah Sailer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRH vs BRH Football

It was spirit week for both Lakewood Ranch and Braden River Friday Sept. 20. At the game, the Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener. Students, members of staff and local families came out to support their team and show their school spirit.

  • East County
  • News
An old photo of the Snyder brothers with their mother, Patricia Snyder. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 23, 2013
Standup comedy to help benefit Patricia Snyder Children's Fund

Brothers Dan and Rob Snyder will host a comedic fundraising event at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre for a foundation they created to continue their mother's legacy.

  • Arts + Culture
Heavy rain will batter Sarasota throughout the work week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 23, 2013
UPDATE: Sarasota Police close streets due to flooding

Forecasters predict a week of solid, heavy rain in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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