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Results for: Improving Mental Clarity for Adults

  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 19, 2017
Embracing growth and grappling with traffic

Tips on addressing the county's most pressing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Siesta residents stew over wastewater project extension

After receiving word that plans to decommission a wastewater treatment facility were delayed — again — Siesta Key residents are pushing the county to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2016
Millenial Fresh: Sarasota's new sketch-comedy troupe

A new sketch-comedy group cracks wise at the oft-criticized lives of millennials.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Residents work to root out tree violations

Even as the city worked on developing new regulations for protecting trees in residential areas, a group of citizens has fought for better enforcement of the current rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Bobby Jones committee pitches vision for future

In ambitiously examining the course’s problems, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee hopes to discover a realistic solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
Issues to Watch 2015: Foundation finish line for funding draws near

The clock is ticking, but Teri Hansen isn't worried.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
District leads bond refinancing efforts

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 refinanced bonds Monday, a move that will produce $1.2 million in savings over the life of the bond.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
Administrator recommends maintaining millage rate

The county's roughly $520 million proposed budget provides funding for public radio system improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
VIDEO: Friends of Bobby Jones draws its vision from the club's past

A year after founding the Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, Shawn Pierson has helped develop a plan for the future of the course that embraces its history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 27, 2013
Year in Review: June 2013, Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 21, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Residents in Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 all will pay higher assessments for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 13, 2013
Sunshine group scrutinizes BID emails

Citizens for Sunshine seeks to scan the personal computers of BID directors as part of a public records request.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2014
New mall shops for Circle merchants

St. Armands BID Chairman Marty Rappaport said Benderson officials are willing to buy Circle merchants out of their leases if they commit to moving to the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2022
Longboat Key adjusts plan to move up capital projects

Longboat Key is due to spend $120,000 this year to replace fencing at the Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Resident to help fund roundabout

Although he's reluctant to step into the spotlight, Lido Key resident Ernie Kretzmer has agreed to help fund the city's construction of a downtown roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liza Collier

The Sarasota High sophomore was a force to be reckoned with on the girls varsity volleyball team this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2023
Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2025
Manatee County purchases two more properties for conservation

The properties will expand Rye Preserve and Crane Park.

  • East County
  • News
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