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Read this week's roadwork updates.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 31, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 30

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Artspace currently has one project in Florida, the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Arts alliance seeks funds for artist housing survey

If a push for artist housing along Sarasota's North Trail is to continue moving ahead, stakeholders will have to show their support with their wallets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2021
Investigators seek answers in UTC gunfire incident

Sarasota County deputies say shots were fired between at least two vehicles on Cattlemen Road on Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Donna Hayes takes county's top seat

District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will lead the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners in 2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • February 17, 2022
One Park is Set to Reshape the Downtown Sarasota Skyline

One Park is Set to Reshape the Downtown Sarasota Skyline

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Lakewood Ranch's Erv Hyde is 78 but he still loves to make music.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Come join the Manatee Community Concert Band

Lakewood Ranch residents among those who enjoy a renewed musical career with the Manatee Community Concert Band.

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue became a four-way stop last week to prepare for roundabout construction.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Multiple projects under way this week

Construction work began this week on two Ringling Boulevard four-lane roundabouts at the same time resurfacing of Fruitville Road began.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jared Vargas plays letter bingo during his ESOL lab.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 20, 2016
Different road to education

McNeal Elementary helps to clear obstacles for migrant students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 15, 2014
An age of empires and innocence

An age of empires and innocence

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Road closures in Sarasota and Longboat Key are expected be in effect for two hour-long periods Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2020
Road closures accompany Pence’s appearance on Longboat Key

As Vice President Mike Pence travels to and from a fundraiser appearance alongside U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, the Secret Service will close streets Friday afternoon and evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 30, 2018
Church of the Redeemer's Good Friday tradition retraces 14 Stations of the Cross

Church of the Redeemer invited members of all congregations in Sarasota to join in a procession of the Stations of the Cross Good Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 11, 2021
Coco Bertucci, the unofficial canine mascot of St. Armands Circle, dies at 13

The tiny Yorkie-Poodle was well-known throughout the Circle and had plenty of regular stops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 28, 2009
TOP STORY, May: $72 million bus system advances

SCAT's rapid-transit project got past the first federal-government hurdle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
County plans new signal for Edgewater entrance

The county says the traffic signal, given a budget of $400,000, will increase safety at the University Parkway intersection.

  • East County
  • News
She might be a part-time coach at the Imagine School, but the students love Marina Mercier.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
  • News
"One of our old mottos is 'fun with a purpose,' and I believe in that 100%," said Carl Weeks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs director celebrates 40th anniversary

Carl Weeks started going to the Boys Club in Bradenton when he was 6. This month, he celebrated his 40th year working for the organization.

  • East County
  • News
City workers repair a bench in Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 8. Parks and recreation staff members are among the Sarasotans still working essential jobs during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday

Stan Horwich was surrounded by friends at his Nov. 5 party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casa del Mar Board of Directors President John Zefeldt recognizes D.M. Williams’ service with a plaque Saturday, at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 14, 2011
Neighbors: Memory Maker

For his 30 years as general manager at Casa del Mar, D.M. Williams received not one but two surprises last week from those who work closely with him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 22, 2020
How to make Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive safer

Keep the transports out of the middle of GMD, let lights shine on the road, and buy GMD from the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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