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Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services during "Try Transit Day," Friday, April 25.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2014
FDOT promotes public transportation with free bus rides

As part of the FDOT's attempt to boost public transportation, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services Friday, April 25.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2014
Southbound I-75 ramp blocked

The southbound on ramp at the at mile marker 191 in Venice is blocked.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Shelter talks set to continue

The Sarasota City Commission will meet with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the results of study evaluating the primary option for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Garbage Men, a local band known for their recycled instruments, teach kids how to make shakers out of used bottles Saturday, at Whole Foods.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2014
VIDEO: The Garbage Men rock for sustainability

The group of Pine View students performed in front of Whole Foods Saturday, then taught a workshop to children on recycled instruments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering depicts the State Street garage, scheduled for completion in March 2015.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 21, 2014
Commission approves State Street garage construction

Despite an $11.4 million price tag - more than 50% higher than the original budget - commissioners granted final approval to the construction at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
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County Commissioner Nora Patterson has requested more information about the FDOT project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 21, 2014
Bee Ridge pedestrian islands are under review

The FDOT project is one of a series that has recently caught county staff off-guard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Urban Land Institute members got a look at north-end erosion in October. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2014
Commission to discuss beach project, Village parking

An upcoming WCIND dredging project and parking issues in the Longbeach Village top the agenda for the commission's 1 p.m. workshop.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 21, 2014
Katherine Harris talks Pentathlon

Katherine Harris, chairwoman of the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Finals, will speak about the event from 7:45 to 9 a.m., April 22, at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner blesses Piper, a beagle/pug mix owned by Marge Hooie.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

Faith United Church of Christ held a Blessing of the Animals event April 19.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police begin investigating a shooting near Sarasota Military Academy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 21, 2014
Sarasota Police investigate shooting near SMA

Officers found a woman with a bullet wound in her head before 6 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ninth Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Easter Bunny dances around Moore’s Restaurant.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's "Come Stuff the Easter Box"

Families gathered to take part in 'Come Stuff the Easter Box' on Sunday, April 20, at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant. Moore's collected items like shampoo, toothpaste and soap in 'Easter boxes' throughout the restaurant to benefit Family Resources. The afternoon also included an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madeline Carnahan meets the Easter Bunny at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Easter Egg Hunt

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Easter with an entertaining magician, an exciting egg hunt and a tasty brunch on Sunday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Philipp, Donna Meador and Don Philipp
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Many Longboat Key visitors enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, at Casa Del Mar. The Easter Bunny joined the children and their families for an exciting morning full of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul and Devin Clancy with Nick Stellabotte and Richard Lyons
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club Easter Celebration

Longboat Key Club celebrated Easter with plenty of fun family activities and brunch on Sunday, April 20, at the Islandside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Sam Seider with Jennifer and Dan Vigne
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass

Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass invited attendees to celebrate for a cause on Saturday, April 19, at the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory. The party benefitted Mote Marine Laboratory's hospitals for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

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