Siesta Key

Jessica Salmond
October 14, 2014

CONA questions candidates on 2050 platforms

Sarasota County Commission candidates nailed down their stances on Sarasota 2050 at the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations forum Monday.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
October 14, 2014

Work starts on downtown Taco Bus, bowling alley

Sarasota's Main Street is about 200 days away from having a bowling alley within an Evie's and a Taco Bus, as construction has started on storefronts owned by entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

Siesta Key
News

Jen Blanco
October 14, 2014

Mustangs win 5th straight district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fifth-consecutive Class 3A-District 14 championship Oct. 13, at Misty Creek Country Club in Sarasota.

East County
Sports

Jessica Salmond
October 14, 2014

Commission approves fire stations, BMX improvements

The Sarasota County Commission gave the green light at Tuesday's workshop for two projects that needed increased funding.

Siesta Key
News

Heather Merriman Saba
October 13, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Saks Fifth Avenue VIP Press Brunch and Store Preview

Saks Fifth Avenue opened its doors to press Monday, Oct. 13, for an exclusive preview inside the new 80,000 square foot store.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 13, 2014

Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
October 13, 2014

County to discuss BMX updates

The Sarasota County Commission will consider increasing the budget for a BMX facility to allow the park to meet Olympic and international competition regulations during Tuesday's workshop.

Siesta Key
News

Jen Blanco
October 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
October 10, 2014

FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

Siesta Key
News

Jessica Salmond
October 10, 2014

SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

Sarasota County Area Transit is extending hours on routes 6, 12, 17 and 30 to accommodate employees and shoppers of the Mall at University Town Center.

Siesta Key
News

Jen Blanco
October 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY Sarasota County Swim Championships

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker, Sarasota Christian, ODA and Cardinal Mooney swim teams hit the pool for the annual Sarasota County Championships Oct. 8, at the Selby Aquatic Center.