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This week's FYI Friday features the most important issues in 2015, news about new restaurants downtown and a new SPARCC president and CEO.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 8, 2015
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Novak with royal swan marker David Barber. Courtesy photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
The triumph of the swans

Harbour Links unofficial swan keeper David Novak discovered he was in the presence of royalty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-owner Jesse Biter attributed the early buzz surrounding Sol's NYC Deli to chef Solomon Shenker's history in the area: "He's been here for 20 years, and people love him."
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2016
Sol’s NYC Deli opens on Main Street

Solomon Shenker left Sol Meyer’s New York Delicatessen to open a new restaurant on the east side of downtown Sarasota, moving into the former Applebee’s space at Main Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river ride. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Lost Lagoon makes second wave

Manatee County accepts a second round of water park proposals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2015
Commission questions utility of proposed position

The Longboat Key Town Commission's questions about hiring a utilities manager irked the town manager, who is responsible for personnel matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Briefs

This week in briefs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 6, 2014
Budget promises increased school security

The $372 million Manatee School District budget includes a fund balance of $13.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
The town's only public boat ramp was extended 10 feet into the water because boaters complained that their trailers were falling into the bay when they attempted to back their larger boats into the water.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Boat ramp smoothes bumpy ride

The $95,670 cost to perform Linley Street boat ramp upgrades was offset by a $51,000 grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2014
New push for elected mayor emerges

A political committee is proposing a new city charter with five council districts and a 'strong mayor.' The group is crafting its messaging to stand apart from earlier efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber sits in the window of his new storefront located at 1558 Main St. The showroom opened Jan. 18. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Tube Dudes find new home on Main Street

Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber is seeing a lot of foot traffic at his new Main Street showroom location. Next up - a 15-foot-tall giraffe on the sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Until Friday afternoon, Sarasota County Fair organizers maintained the event would open as scheduled today.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Fair canceled

Shortly after the first day of the fair was scheduled to open to the public, organizers announced the 10-day event would close amid COVID-19 concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • January 6, 2010
Travel outlook

Make 2010 your year to be an 'Energetic Traveler.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Waterlefe Community Development District maintains stormwater inlets and other structures that sometimes need repair. Water from the ponds eventually drains into stormwater systems outside the community. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee County stormwater fee proposal advances

Manatee County proposes new stormwater fee.

  • East County
  • News
Mason Agnersoll works on an assignment as his mom and Foundation Academies owner Heather Downing stops over to check on him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2016
School sets new foundation

Foundations Academies will triple its campus space by moving to the former home of Tabernacle Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
MTC paramedic students Nick Treffinger and Lydia Wilkinson work on the Anatomage table with Jay Bush, the Emergency Medical Services program director at MTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 21, 2018
Cadavers come to life in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical College's Lakewood Ranch campus is first technical school in the state to utilize the Anatomage table.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Boat Tours owner Denise Kleiner and employee Brandon Palazzo are eager to share their love of nature with the community at the new Jiggs Landing Outpost.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Fishing for new business at Manatee County preserve

Florida Boat Tours takes over the concession at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Inter-District Authority Board vote on their 2015-2016 budget.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
IDA holds costs down

The budget adoption paves the way for Lakewood Ranch CDD budget adoptions next month.

  • East County
  • News
Engines will be on display when the Cruzin' to the Hop Car Show returns to Lakewood Main Street on Sept. 6.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 23, 2017
New sponsors spark Lakewood Ranch car show on Main

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities now in charge

  • East County
  • News
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Davis Development plans to break ground on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Apartment complex planned near Ranch Medical Center

Atlanta-based Davis Development has purchased prime Lakewood Ranch real estate for an apartment complex.

  • East County
  • News
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