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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2015
Turning point

Development in East County is booming. Traffic is growing. Below are the projects planned to add to that growth - and the roads that are planned to help.

  • East County
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Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer
  • February 2, 2015
My view: Today, Tomorrow, Together

Sarasota County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, here's what it means to you.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Manager Dave Bullock made it clear Monday night he’s not comfortable discussing employment decisions with the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2015
Commission questions utility of proposed position

The town manager became irked when the Longboat Key Town Commission began questioning personnel decisions he's charged with overseeing.

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  • News
The position will help create lesson plans that will integrate the arts into other subjects, such as math and science.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 2, 2015
Sarasota County School District to hire arts specialist

Project Elevate, a US Department of Education grant, will fund the new position.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Ringling’s presence in the city of Sarasota contributed to its ranking on real estate blog Movoto’s list of the ‘nerdiest small cities in America.’
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 2, 2015
Sarasota named among 'nerdiest' cities in America

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 2 on its list of the 10 'nerdiest small cities in America,' less than a year after declaring it the 'sexiest small city.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh enjoys meeting with local residents at Town Hall-style meetings throughout East County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 2, 2015
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh to discuss East County issues

At a Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3, District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will meet with Ranch residents at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
The new three-story, 46,000-square-foot library would be located at Old Bradenton Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2015
Ringling seeks donations to complete library funding

On Monday, Ringling College of Art and Design announced a pair of matching donations that, if met, would reach the school's $16 million fundraising goal for a new library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID has created this mockup of two of the options for light pole flower basket placement, and wants residents to weigh in on their favorite option.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2015
DID seeks public input on flower baskets

Beginning Thursday, the Downtown Improvement District will ask residents to weigh in on their favorite configuration of a proposal to install flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SOSS2 wants a detailed environmental impact statement that addresses any impacts to Siesta beaches.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 2, 2015
Big Pass dredge opponents bolster legal pull

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to defend Siesta against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, if necessary, with a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Federation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After a presentation tonight, Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors hope residents will better understand how their assessments are determined.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 2, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD slated to discuss assessment methodology

At its meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 3, the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District board will discuss the methodology used to determine the community's budget and assessments.

  • East County
  • News
Guests enjoyed music from a live band at Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of Our Betters.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2015
Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of 'Our Betters'

Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of 'Our Betters'

  • Black Tie
Susie Bowie and Roxie Jerde
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2015
Let Freedom Ring Luncheon featuring Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Let Freedom Ring Luncheon featuring Charlayne Hunter-Gault

  • Black Tie
Construction of two groins is under way at the eroded north-end beach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2015
Scott's preliminary budget includes Longboat beach funds

The proposed 2015-16 budget includes $25 million in funding for beach projects statewide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jon Huntsman answers questions during the Q & A portion of the luncheon for the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Jon Huntsman Town Hall lecture luncheon

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman gave his outlook for the relationship between the U.S. and China during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture series Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission candidate Mike Moran currently serves on the board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2015
First local candidate files for 2016 election

Republican Mike Moran will seek the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission with significant local GOP support.

  • Siesta Key
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