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A digital sign placed to caution panhandlers about the enforcement of the new ordinance, effective April 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 25, 2013
Panhandling ordinance enforcement begins Monday

Sarasota police officers will be issuing court summons or making arrests of anyone caught soliciting cars in traffic right-of-ways starting Monday, April 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part One: The people have their say

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part One: The people have their say

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Judy Harris has been on 40 cruises. She was a guest educational lecturer for more than 10 years with Royal Caribbean International and Princess Cruises.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Judy Harris

Judy Harris' students and friends have affectionately called her "Mama Judy" for years, but she truly lived up to her nickname two years ago, when the Sarasota-Herald Tribune named her Sarasota Mother of the Year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sean Roth |
  • May 10, 2012
Investor buys six Main Street buildings

Lou Donato became a key Main Street landowner with transactions made in a single day last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Siesta Cove home, which has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,568 square feet of living area, sold for $435,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 10, 2012
Sarasota Beach home tops sales

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2010
Commissioners debate police budget

The City Commission questions why the Sarasota Police Department's budget is more than twice that of the police departments in Bradenton and North Port.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A change order is an adjustment of a project's scope and associated costs. This order will add roughly $248,000 to the $20.7 million agreement with Prince Contracting LLC.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves $250,000 change order

Commissioners amended the contract for the North Cattleman Road Improvement Project for the fifth time March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 10, 2012
Dec. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bobby and Joyce Mazurek vote early for Manatee County.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins for Longboat Key

Longboat Key early voting began March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tena Wilson, Harry Hobson, Tom Hopkins and Mary Allyn
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Plymouth Harbor Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Guests gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Plymouth Harbor's newly completed Wellness Center Friday, Sept. 12, at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Travelers will have two new destinations to choose from at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Boston and Milwaukee.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2010
SRQ airport adds two new destinations

A non-stop flight to Boston is one of new flights coming to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two men robbed a local 7-Eleven gas station at gunpoint early this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2013
July 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: East County gas station robbed at gunpoint; Key Club receives 30th AAA Four-Diamond Award; Sarasota Sheriff's aviators win award; Elderly woman robbed outside store

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
Mirabella throws shutout

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella threw a six-hit shutout, striking out 16, to lead the Lady Pirates to a 2-0 victory over Sarasota in Class 7A-District 11 action Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
The International Federation of Rowing Association's congress is slated to make an official decision on the venue in September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2013
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson recommended for championships

The International Federation of Rowing Associations will recommend Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2010
Sarasota libraries honor national week

Sarasota County's eight public libraries will present a variety of fun and educational activities and programs for all ages from April 11 through April 17 during National Library Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten, president and CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, has overseen the organization’s growth to more than 600 member businesses.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 16, 2018
Good for Business

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance spent the past 13 years growing into the area’s best-kept power network. With 600 members and growing, it still shows no signs of splintering.

  • LWR Life
Commissioners held a public hearing on amending maintenance and cost provisions of the Siesta Key Village Public Improvements District
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 22, 2012
County commissioners rename ball field Tuesday

The Sarasota County Commission renamed a bellied and discussed maintenance and cost provisions for Siesta Key Public Village Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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