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Troche will be sworn in during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at SPD headquarters.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 28, 2022
Troche sheds interim tag, named 13th Sarasota chief of police

After serving as interim chief since the retirement of Jim Rieser in August 2021, Rex Troche has been named SPD chief of police.

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A rendering of the new Lakewood Ranch Library that is under construction. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2022
Keep it simple: Commission picks name Lakewood Ranch Library

Baugh Library, Rex Jensen Library, McLibrary Face are among the names that didn't make the cut.

  • East County
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Carroll the bear will be doing a paw painting demonstration during the Teddy Bear Tea Party May 7 at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2022
It's tea time with mama bear at Myakka ranch

Conservation habitat facility Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City is hosting education and demonstration events with its bears.

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Art Davis handles a backhand volley. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2022
Key Club's expansion leads to more pickleball access

Supply and demand plays out across town as the sport becomes increasingly popular.

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City Manager Marlon Brown Brown has undertaken an internal and nationwide search for a police chief, engaging more than 55 stakeholder groups.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2022
Clarity coming Friday on Sarasota police chief search

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown due to reveal whether he promotes from within or continues his search by Friday.

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Sarasota County received a second round of funding in January through the American Rescue Plan Act, which is expected to extend the rental and utilities assistance until 2025. (File photo)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 27, 2022
Rental assistance fund hits milestone of $10 million disbursed

Sarasota County broadened eligibility for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 relief money in January.

  • Sarasota
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Greg Bartoli stands on the upper floor of the PopStroke restaurant that opened April 28 at UTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 27, 2022
PopStroke opens its entertainment and restaurant complex in Sarasota

Tiger Woods and Greg Bartoli partner to bring mini golf to the East District at University Town Center.

  • East County
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There are coworking spaces available for those needing some wifi and a quiet moment.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce expands

The chamber took over two empty spaces in the building that it has occupied for years.

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Sarasota's city seal was designed when the city was chartered un 1902.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2022
Residents invited to submit new Sarasota city seal design

Dating back to 1902, Sarasota's city seal has become antiquated. The public is invited to submit designs for a new seal through May 15.

  • Sarasota
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Cyclists of the Village Idiots bike club round a turn at the end of University Parkway during a weekly Wednesday night ride.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 26, 2022
Roadside debris poses challenge to Lakewood Ranch cyclists

Some local cyclists say that construction debris has left bike lanes unsafe in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2022
Sarasota-Bradenton median home price hits historic $500,000 threshold

The median home prices in the Sarasota-Manatee area is at a record high, though data shows that stabilization of prices might be underway.

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Cable TV customers were greeted with this message on Monday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 25, 2022
Internet, cable TV service returning following Comcast fiber cut

Outage affected broad swath of southwest Florida and beyond.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 25, 2022
International women's team golf event returns to Longboat Key

The 42nd installment of the Kitty Michael Golf Invitational, set for May 2-6, was last here in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key commissioners and staffers are scheduled to head over the bridge to Sarasota’s County Administration Building on Thursday for their annual joint meeting with county commissioners. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 25, 2022
Town commissioners set to meet with county leaders

A library at Town Center Green and transportation are on the agenda for the joint discussions.

  • Longboat Key
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Haciendus King wraps a pallet of safe-to-recycle electronics.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 25, 2022
Data Dump event in Lakewood Ranch keeps toxins out of the environment

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Sarasota IT firm SouthTech co-host the annual event to dispose of electronic waste.

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