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  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner speaks out on property’s future

Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle says he doesn't know what will end up on his property, but he is laying the groundwork to unite supporters behind whatever plans develop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
New message: City seeks merchant input on sign regulations

Businesses and staff members offer their insight on the city’s current sign policies, set to get a thorough examination later this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Commissioners approve comp plan update

Sarasota County finished its comprehensive plan update, leaving some residents concerned about how citizens will navigate the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
Owner builds support for Ringling Shopping Center rezone

More than two years after the city rejected plans for a Walmart on Ringling Boulevard, momentum is gathering to revitalize the dormant shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2015
City cuts a deal with Ringling Shopping Center owners

After two years of legal action, the city and the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have reached a settlement agreement. Now what?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2013
Commission nixes St. Denis' health-insurance request

Commissioner Lynn Larson was livid with an agenda item added to Monday night's meeting that would have allowed former Town Manager Bruce St. Denis access to town health insurance for life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Freud's Last Session'

Debate is now in session at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Eva Rey in review: year two

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director again earned glowing reviews from supervisors, but she struggles to hide her affection for work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 29, 2025
Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey

Residents continue to express high satisfaction with the quality of life, and insights show town communications remained strong throughout Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat ordinance

Freeboard, a safety factor for floodplain management, is the distance between the base flood elevation and the lowest inhabitable floor of a structure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 21, 2025
Sarasota names new interim manager, relaunches search for permanent one

Veteran local government executive Dave Bullock will succeed Doug Jeffcoat in the city's top temp job as City Commission seeks a new batch of candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2025
Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 16, 2025
Vacant vacation houses targeted for unauthorized use

Vacation rentals on St. Armands and Lido Keys have been recently used for three impromptu house parties and one illegal occupation; owners are advised to secure and monitor their properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 22, 2024
Resident considers legal action over Battie's racism accusations

Sarasota Commissioner Kyle Battie held up an alleged Facebook post as basis for allegations against a private citizen, whose attorney says litigation against Battie will be pursued.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2024
School board addresses rise in school threats, approves temporary staffing

The Sarasota County School Board discussed efforts to keep students safe, as well as issues with filling vacancies.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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