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The future alignment of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard travels what is now Wendell Kent Road, in front of Church of Hope, before turning east on Richardson Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2014
SMR starts engineering process for roadway

SMR likely will divide engineering and construction of the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension into two segments.

  • East County
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County staff identified a 13% cost increase to the fire station program since the original program budget was adopted in 2009. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 14, 2014
Commission approves fire stations, BMX improvements

The Sarasota County Commission gave the green light at Tuesday's workshop for two projects that needed increased funding.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 13, 2014
WATCH: Rock For a Cause

WATCH: Rock For a Cause

  • Sarasota
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The restaurant will have a soft opening this Wednesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 13, 2014
Sam Snead's set to reopen

Sam Snead’s American Grill, located on Osprey Avenue in Southside Village, will reopen under new ownership after closing earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President & CEO Rex Jensen addresses the Jewish Club crowd at its meeting Sunday evening.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 13, 2014
Jensen discusses Lakewood Ranch topics

SMR President/CEO lays out ideas for future construction and 2050 plan, nixes idea of incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
Rae Claire Johnson and Rhana Bazzini start walking Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2014
Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will vet ongoing fire station projects, which were put on hold in 2010. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 13, 2014
County to discuss BMX updates

The Sarasota County Commission will consider increasing the budget for a BMX facility to allow the park to meet Olympic and international competition regulations during Tuesday's workshop.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Triathlon will be held Oct. 19.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 13, 2014
Longboat Key Triathlon still looking for last round of volunteers

Those interested in helping at the event should meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 17, on the first floor of The Hub at 1680 Fruitville Road in downtown Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Part of Osprey Ave. was closed off Saturday for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook hosted by Morton’s Gourmet Market.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off

Some liked it hot for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off on Saturday afternoon hosted by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Treigh Wilkes tests his skills in the keg stack competition.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest

Guests of the Oktoberfest event Oct. 11, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, enjoyed German beer, food, music and games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Local bands had the opportunity to compete for the chance to donate to their favorite cause at Rock for a Cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock for a Cause

Families and fans enjoyed a night of music and fun at Rock for a Cause Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
64 teams of walkers attended the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk to End Alzheimer's

J.D. Hamel Park was covered in purple for the Sarasota Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday morning with more than 400 walkers estimated to be in attendance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell and JoAnne DeVries
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 11, 2014
ALSO Gala: Prom 2014

ALSO Gala: Prom 2014

  • Black Tie
Dr. James and Barbara Alben with Sally and Dr. Kim Schoeffel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 11, 2014
LECOM Gala

LECOM Gala

  • Black Tie
Michele Carlo, Michelle Snyder and Eduardo Cobiella
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 11, 2014
Beautiful and Well at L.

Celebrating 10 years of L. Boutique

  • Black Tie
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