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The Downtown Improvement District wants to work with the city on plans to redesign Main Street between Orange Avenue and Five Points, hoping to create more space for pedestrian activity and outdoor dining.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2021
Downtown group explores Main Street makeover

A group of property owners wants to consider overhauling two blocks on Main Street — and that’s just the start of their to-do list for reenergizing the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High school sports roundup: 02.10.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.10.21

High school sports roundup: 02.10.21

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrates 69 years with animal Paw-ty

Staff surprised cats and dogs with tasty treats for the organization's 69th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
During his introductory press conference Jan. 29, Jim Rieser said he would continue to prioritize the community policing philosophy favored by former Chief Bernadette DiPino. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High school roundup: 02.09.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.09.21

High school sports roundup: 02.09.21

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marc Joffe, Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi
  • February 10, 2021
Improving and speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations

Government officials should focus on delivering vaccines as quickly as possible to those who want them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Despite breaking ground in early 2018, the Miss Susie’s Kitchent project has stalled out — and completing it is now a priority for multiple city commissioners. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2021
Commission discusses Newtown priorities

With the help of public input gathered in 2019, the city is developing a series of short- and long-term goals for the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines could become Manatee County's acting administrator after Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to direct County Attorney William Clague to begin negotiating with Hines.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 9, 2021
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea agrees to negotiate separation agreement

Manatee County will negotiate with former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines to become acting administrator.

  • East County
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City Manager Marlon Brown said the city was getting ready to find a contractor for the Bobby Jones renovation project until the commission expressed an interest in reconsidering its options.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2021
City ponders private management for Bobby Jones

After a four-hour workshop Monday, it’s still unclear what direction the city will pursue as it plots a renovation project for the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
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The first Junior Team Challenge Cup, featuring junior golf players from East County and Sarasota, will take place Feb. 14-15 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2021
East County, Sarasota golfers to play Ryder Cup-style event

The Junior Team Challenge Cup at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto will be livestreamed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Publix will offer approximately 55,000 appointments at 593 pharmacies across 41 counties tomorrow, the company announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2021
Publix to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Sarasota stores

The supermarket chain will allow residents to register online for vaccination appointments at 7 a.m. Wednesday, though it did not share details on supply or locations.

  • Sarasota
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The current stone entrances have spherical lights, something Mowery feels is out of place in the neighborhood.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2021
McClelland Park sees the light for entrance upgrade

Neighborhood launches fundraiser to replace 1970s era illumination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Truman Adams has painted a large mural of a child blowing bubbles at Forty Carrots Family Center.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2021
Childcare murals focus on first 1,000 days

The early development community initiative has commissioned murals in Sarasota and North Port.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Kinnett's started their business in late 2018.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2021
Partners in everything: Stan and Natalie Kinnett operate metal business together

Stan and Natalie Kinnett have been married for more than 40 years and have their own business together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 1601 at 35 Watergate Drive was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $6.25 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate sales for Jan. 24-29.

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