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Cary Campagna said removing this tree could cost him up to $5,800.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 22, 2018
Six seek tree bounties for invasive Australians

Six applicants have requests the town reimburse them for a total of 11 trees, part of Longboat Key's program to ride the island of Australian Pines

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Funding for the Atlanta Braves training complex is almost secure — as soon as the local governing bodies vote on the agreement for $20 million with the state.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 1, 2017
State grants $20 million for Braves training complex

Construction expected to begin after final round of approvals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 60,000 sandbags were distributed by Manatee County on Wednesday.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 7, 2017
Manatee County issues voluntary evacuation

Those in low-lying areas and mobile homes urged to seek shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge residents have put up signs opposing the helistop proposal. Archive photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2016
Helistop issue takes off again

County commission to consider whether to allow helicopter landings at The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
A former student of ODA's lower school in Siesta Key, Rosen Hill is now a concert soloist who has appeared in a range of Broadway shows.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Rosena Hill performs at ODA

A former student of the Out-of-Door Academy, the concert soloist performed for high schoolers at the East County campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 9, 2016
PINC Conference visits Sarasota

The Sarasota Opera House hosted the 3rd annual PINC Conference.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene and other district officials and educators plan to conduct a community-wide survey, which they hope to distribute by September.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 9, 2015
Manatee County School District hopes for community feedback

The Manatee County School District plans to discuss next steps for a community-wide survey on the Manatee County School Board and district performance

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 11, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

  • East County
  • News
Are you concerned about the healthiness of your child's lunches served at school? The Manatee County School District is taking a closer look at its nutrition policy tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses nutrition

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Manatee County School Board members will vet ideas on amending the Manatee County School District's nutrition policy.

  • East County
  • News
Raymond Thomas
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A proposal from private developer would replace the Lido Beach concession stand with a larger restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Lido survey shows opposition to pool and pavilion plans

The city is seeking a private vendor to enhance and operate the Lido pool and pavilion, but a survey indicates significant resident opposition to major changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Montana and Irwin Taplinger
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 04.28.16

Birthday parties, baby sprinkles and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 27, 2015
Napiers receive sentencing in animal cruelty case

Thirteen months after their East County animal rescue was raided, Alan and Sheree Napier will both see the inside of a cell

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: February

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The graves at Sarasota National Cemetery will be decorated with flags for Memorial Day next year. File photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2014
Organization picks Sarasota National Cemetery for Memorial Day flags

On Memorial Day the graves of veterans at the Sarasota National Cemetery are bare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Raul Casas makes his Asian lanterns with washi paper and wood such as walnut. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Arts group showcases members' work at show

Raul Casas' handcrafted Asian lanterns will be one of several art forms on display this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
The Salvation Army Center of Hope front porch, located at Ninth Street and Central Avenue, was created to help keep homeless people off the streets of the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2013
Salvation Army extends services

Sarasota Police will increase patrols near the Center of Hope in the Rosemary District for the Salvation Army to provide sheltered waiting area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Audrey Snow Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 11, 2014
Just Married: Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen

Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen were married May 3, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Grossman resigned in a June 22 email to Mayor Jim Brown. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2014
Grossman resigns from ULI committee

Larry Grossman is the second citizen to resign from the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County health officials have advised the public to avoid swimming at Bird Key Park to elevated bacteria levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
County issues a no swim-advisory for Bird Key Park

County health officials detected elevated levels of enteric bacteria Thursday in the waters near Bird Key Park, a designated dog park, which is west of the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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