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Doug Logan has acknowledged the criticism of his hire, arguing that the city needs a "generalist" to oversee the management of policies addressing homelessness.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 29, 2015
Commission to consider suspending homeless coordinator funding

At the request of Commissioner Susan Chapman, the City Commission will consider defunding the city’s new chronic homeless coordinator position following criticism of Doug Logan, the new hire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 29, 2015
County taxable values continue uptick

arasota County’s projected revenues for the next fiscal year continue to grow, as the area’s final taxable values come in more than 7% greater than the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connie McManus is proud of her painting of a sailboat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 28, 2015
St. Boniface displays talents with Watercolor Showcase

Following the 10 a.m. service at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, members gathered to admire and purchase completed paintings from the Watercolor group Sunday, June 28.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Terri Smith prepares to dig into her lobster dinner.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 27, 2015
Residents dip into Shrimp and Lobster Fest

Residents rolled up their sleeves to dig into the Shrimp and Lobster Fest Saturday, June 27 at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2015
FYI Friday: Southside Village merchants respond to Sam Snead's sale

This week's FYI Friday includes news about the sale of the largest vacant property in Southside Village, a $5 million project at Nathan Benderson Park and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 26, 2015
Mote to hold second annual Lionfish Derby

Teams will collect the invasive lionfish species from July 10 to 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preston and Greyson Milligan with Kathryn Abend wait for the Downtown Sarasota fireworks show on the bayfront.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 26, 2015
07.02.15 Sarasota Calendar

Sarasota events for the week of July 2

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 25, 2015
OUR VIEW | The ‘taking’ of your property

In Sarasota, often times it doesn’t matter what you own, or what city codes entitle you to do. Complainers trump property rights.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
File photo. Mame Hogan, Stephanie and Michael Luning get a ride down Midnight Pass Road in a bicycle built for five powered by George and Melissa Luning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 25, 2015
This week in history 6.25.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anderson and Jonathan Angel
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 25, 2015
Your Town

Your Town Column

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to analyze the feasibility of converting the Salvation Army into a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 25, 2015
Rosemary seeks voice in homeless plans

While Sarasota County revives talk of a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, stakeholders in the most affected neighborhood feel left out of the conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a May City Commission meeting, commissioner Susan Chapman said she suspected the impacts of flooding were amplified by the construction projects such as Vue Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2015
Officials, residents wade into flooding issues

Those who want to address the regular flooding problem on Sarasota streets believe that new construction is making matters worse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and county hope additional signage can help prevent damage to the dunes at Lido Beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ernie Ritz helped preserve the historic character of Worth's Block, a building that dates back to 1913 and currently serves as the home of the Gator Club.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2015
Downtown leaders call for greater emphasis on district's history

Despite the 2009 establishment of a downtown historic district, some leaders fear Sarasota’s urban core is losing its connection to the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As the years have passed, the design for Lift Station 87 has also evolved, with this drawing depicting the most recent plans for the building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2015
Lift station project hits more stumbling blocks

Contrary to what officials stated at a meeting earlier this month, two households have informed the city they don't want their property torn up to install sewer lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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