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Jack Corey anchored the Cardinal Mooney 4x800 relay to a second-place finish.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
Track teams race toward spring season

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota Christian and St. Stephen's boys and girls track teams opened their respective seasons during the ODA Quad Meet Tuesday, Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
City issues building permit for DeMarcay project

On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • June 17, 2013
County Commission to revisit canopy plan

The county's comprehensive plan called for an urban forestry management plan to be "substantially' completed by 2006, but a final version was never approved.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
While Central Library is closed for three months, a temporary computer lab, located at 305 15th St. W., is open to the public.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 1, 2015
Central Library closes for makeover

Central Library, located at 1301 Barcarrota Ave., Bradenton, will be closed for three months for renovations.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota coach Brian Ryals talks with his players during the first half of the Sailors spring game versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Spring football sets the tone for the future

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Carol Erker informed the Town Commission Monday it has a $10,170 contribution for a dog park at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
LBK Rotary donates $10,170 to dog park

Bayfront Park has now received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground and $10,170 for a future dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zack Summerall posted a personal best time of 15 minutes, 32.9 seconds to finish second at the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2013
FAST FEET: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High junior Zack Summerall has developed into the Sailors' No. 1 cross-country runner over the past two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Scrutiny clouds transparency

The Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. has yet to be reimbursed for expenses approved by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
 State Representative Doug Holder was first elected to former House District 70 in 2006, an office he has held for six years.  File  photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2012
Holder announces bid for District 74 seat

State Representative Doug Holder, R-Osprey, announced his bid for the newly drawn District 74 seat yesterday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota National Cemetery began construction on Patriot Plaza in December 2012. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 20, 2014
Patriot Plaza's stainless steel structure completed

Construction crews hoisted the 40,000-pound section Friday afternoon; marking the completion of the plaza's 111,000 stainless steel main structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 28, 2011
Sarasota County considers closing pistol and rifle range temporarily

County Parks and Recreation may temporarily stop operations Oct. 1 at the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 1, 2009
Parking-garage plan detailed

City planners describe their goals for the Palm Avenue parking garage and request ideas from neighbors and business owners Thursday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • June 18, 2013
Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Gary DeMichele entertains attendees with the piano.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Residents Association Annual Meeting and Dinner

On Thursday, the St. Armands Residents Association met for its annual meeting and dinner at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Olmstead, Sarasota County’s ethics and compliance officer, said one of the most common question county employees ask him is about holiday gift baskets from vendors and customers. County policy says it is permitted to accept them — as long as they ar
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Q+A with Steve Olmstead

Steve Olmstead has worked for Sarasota County for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SCAT station placed in the top 25 out of 67 entries.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 22, 2015
SCAT station wins state architecture award

The Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station located at Cattleman Road and Porter Way opened in January 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2014
LBK Kiwanis Club awards first 2014 grants

The club plans to award approximately a dozen grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to organizations that help local children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Bringas, Chrstina Lemus and Lindsey Wanting
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Power Hour Live

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met for Power Hour Live Friday, March 28. The meeting was held at Mattison's 41 and invited attendees to network with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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