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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Bob Bartolotta

The city of Sarasota gave city manager Bob Bartolotta a shot at rebooting his more than 30-year-old municipal government career in June 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat Key launches new online zoning map

Senior planner Maika Arnold worked for several months to create the interactive map.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 23, 2020
Central Park HOA in Lakewood Ranch switches to e-voting

An HOA in Lakewood Ranch finds that 45% of households have opted in to e-voting, higher than any previous rate of voter participation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 21, 2016
Let’s talk about ‘fair’ and ‘rigged’

Sarasota resident offers this assessment on the subject of “fairness.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch roadwork begins

Contractor asks motorists to 'be patient.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Braden River High students have their designs down to a T

Braden River High artists raise money for charity with their designs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 31, 2017
Waitlist no more

High school senior Alex Siegal got waitlisted to his dream school, but he didn't let that stop him from continuing to try to get in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Businesses react to Thunder by the Bay departure

For the first time in its 19-year history, the motorcycle festival wasn't held downtown — a subject that remains divisive among downtown merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
City eyes St. Armands paid parking

To fund a Circle garage, the city is studying two major revenue sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks discussions

Residents and developers were optimistic about their ability to work together on plans for a Starbucks near Tahiti Park, but lingering issues have challenged that harmony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 4, 2016
Cops Corner 5.5.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
New finance director excited to take on role in Florida

Finance Director Susan Smith is prepared to tackle the town's fiscal year budget after moving from Connecticut.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks

Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Mall playground beckons families

A new 1,700-square-foot playground has an ocean sea-life theme that includes a water slide and parent seating.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2013
The Good News: Sheri and Gerry Lublin

One of Gerry and Sheri's favorite things to do is to use Gulf Coast Gives to find projects to which they can donate on behalf of friends and acquaintances who have helped them in some way.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2014
City Commission steps back from Cultural Park plan

At a meeting tonight, Sarasota city commissioners voted to delay any action on the 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan until the ownership of adjacent properties is settled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2024
In defining bars and clubs, city asks: Do restaurants need kitchens?

The city of Sarasota's proposed zoning definitions of downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs would impact those establishments' operations, hours and outdoor seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 7, 2023
Local florist gives tips on creating the perfect bouquet for Mother's Day

Longboat Key Flower Shop owner Christy James shares how to pick out flowers with heart for loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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