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Yolanda Vodila enjoys Parker's company while she rests in her room. Vodila has five dogs of her own at home and talked about how eager she was to get back to all of them.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 2, 2011
Creature Comfort

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker, Kara and Kirby hear the phrase, "Time to go to work!" these canines know just what to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock won't divulge how long he wants to be the town's manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2015
Succession plan: Life after Bullock

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock began his career with the town four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 28, 2009
Farmers Market eyes fresh ideas

Downtown Farmers Market managers have created a list of improvements they hope will generate some buzz at the downtown 30-year-old Saturday morning tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prince Contracting is clearing the I-75 median for retention and detention ponds, as well as the creation of temporary lanes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Contractors make way for temporary bridge, ponds

FDOT's plans for the Interstate 75/University Parkway include the widening of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan.16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

Two McClellan Park properties topped the week's sale at a combined $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
James Mains, Alex Lowe-Mains and Mark and Tammy Kerr at last year's lawn party.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2017
Kiwanis Club ready to serve up Lawn Party

The seventh annual event takes place from 12 to 2 p.m. on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2016
Just Married — Allison Nace and JC Cornell

Allison Nace and JC Cornell were married on Nov. 21.

  • Black Tie
The home at 501 Reclinata Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,784 square feet of living area. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 9, 2022
Reclinata Drive home tops sales at $1.9 million

A Reclinata Drive home tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The new plan calls for SMR to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 4, 2013
Commissioners approve changes to Lakewood Centre project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's proposal for less commercial and office space in the first phase of the project and more residential housing than originally requested.

  • East County
  • News
Gullett Elementary Watch DOGS Charles Kersey, Chris Brown and Randy Cody walk the halls. They provide extra security and perform any tasks asked of them by the administration or teachers.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 13, 2017
Dads on duty

Gullett Elementary initiates program to get more dads involved at school.

  • East County
  • News
Lido Key residents have expressed concerns about how storms could affect the island’s shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
City explores Lido shoreline committee

Lido Key residents hope a new group could help monitor the status of the barrier island's beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 9, 2013
Sarasota county to amend 2050 plan

Sarasota Commissioners voted 4 to 1 yesterday to reopen Sarasota 2050, the beginning of a process to revise its regulations, which developers call too stringent.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Kattrein, Jamie Minton, Young Professionals Group Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova, City Manager Tom Barwin and Shantel Norman and Hellen Osorio pose outside City Hall after a meeting in May.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2011
Manatee County accepting board applications

Manatee County Government is seeking applicants for vacancies on the Special Magistrate and Code Enforcement Board.

  • East County
  • News
The new maps were issued Dec. 31, 2019, updating flood zones throughout the area.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2020
Flood map open house is March 5

Residents can view new FEMA maps, ask questions and make comments at event set for Suncoast Technical College.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doug Engebretson at the St. Armands Key kettle.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 12, 2019
Ringing for a cause

The St. Armands kettle raises expectations

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Castro cuts the ribbon to open The Out-of-Door Academy's new practice facility.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2011
Suspect chase forces school lockdowns

U.S. Border Patrol officials say a vehicle crash in the East County was related to a possible human trafficking case.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 8, 2015
Film review: 'Mistress America'

A charming, witty performance by Greta Gerwig

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee commissioners discuss growth options

Manatee County commissioners and Planning Commission members today met jointly to discuss growth plans for the county.

  • East County
  • News
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