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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
Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber of the Faulhaber Family Foundation.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 21, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Suncoast Science Center will provide 60,000 square feet of experiential learning for students and members of the community. 'We need a place outside the classroom where there are no time limits," says Ping Faulhaber, "where kids can explore, create and be innovative."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
  • News
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
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.

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  • News
Olivia and Logan Armstrong goof around.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

  • Sarasota
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Heidi and Sloane McAllister hunt for eggs.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County firefighters arrive on the scene of a vehicular homicide that began with a police chase.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2014
Woman crashes car into north Sarasota home

A Tampa woman allegedly fleeing a crime scene drove her car into a home on 32nd Street killing 62-year-old Eleanor Ball before 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

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All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key vendors. Registration for the egg hunt is $10.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta Key
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Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 18, 2014
Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2014
State Street garage comes with $10.6 million price tag

The guaranteed maximum price to build the State Street parking garage is lower than a February estimate, but exceeds the original budgeted cost by $3.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, a Siesta Key resident, also serves on the Tourist Development Council.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2014
Visit Sarasota County seeks more funding

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the organization's request for more than $700,000 of additional funding for the fiscal year, and an application to build on the Siesta Key shoreline during a meeting next week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Key resident John Sanders takes a break from carrying a solid-oak cross along Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 18, 2014
Photo of the Day: John Sanders carries cross

Drivers on Tamiami Trail can't miss John Sanders and his 120 pound cross. Sanders has been walking along Tamiami Trail since early this morning and plans to walk as far as Bradenton. The Siesta Key resident has carried the cross every Good Friday for more than a decade. "We have a country in dire need of a prayer," says Sanders.

  • Sarasota
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Rev. David Bumsted and Fr. Fred Robinson
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Stations of the Cross

Members of the community observed the beginning of Good Friday with the Stations of the Cross Friday, April 18. The walk was held on Main Street and was led by Fr. Fred Robinson and Rev. David Bumsted from Church of the Redeemer. More than eight churches were represented at the walk, which ended at Church of the Redeemer. "It helps people focus on what Jesus did," says Mike Dull.

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