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Sarasota has 10 of the red-light cameras in operation.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 22, 2013
State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees

In January, the city of Sarasota added three additional red-light cameras to busy Sarasota intersections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews from Quinn Construction, Inc. are scheduled to begin work in August on New Pass Bridge.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 2, 2020
New Pass bridge work put off until August

The 14-part project on the link to Longboat Key from St. Armands Key will cost $2.77 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For the next two school years, Manatee County students will start school two weeks earlier than they did this year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 23, 2015
Manatee County schools push forward start date

An Aug. 10 start date in Manatee County schools has received mixed reviews.

  • East County
  • News
RUNNING WILD: Balliette started out playing running back but ended up hurting his quadriceps prior to tryouts his freshman year. "I couldn't run full speed, so they ended up moving me to defense," Balliette says.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Braden River Pirates

Senior linebacker Marcus Balliette is one of only a handful of seniors to have been a part of the Braden River football team since the beginning - a move he hopes will only further cement his legacy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 1, 2009
Police union demands more officers

Police Benevolent Association leaders say if City Manager Bob Bartolotta does not immediately hire more police officers, he should resign. The city manager says with the union's contract expiring in September, he wants to do negotiations at the bargaining table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 12, 2015
Film Review: 'While We're Young'

The new film, "While We're Young," tries to be a philosophical commentary on aging yuppies seeking a niche.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Zachary Kurnov
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 23, 2016
The ‘kids' table’ weighs in on Thanksgiving dinner

After years of silence, the kid's table is finally speaking about about what it would like to see in this year's Thanksgiving feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
Park changes coming

To bring more shoppers and diners downtown, the Downtown Improvement District has planned significant improvements at Five Points Park, which it hopes can be fast-tracked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 16, 2021
Donte's Den supporters compete for Top Dog

The Crystal Ball dog show was held Oct. 16.

  • Black Tie
Though considered safe, the Longboat Pass Bridge  was built in 1957 and underwent about $5.2 million in upgrades in 2019.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 26, 2021
FDOT seeks comments on Longboat Pass bridge's future

Long-range planning begins for possible replacement of 60-year-old drawbridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandon Luckett started playing football when he was 11 years old.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Student earns camp's high honor

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Brandon Luckett was named the MVP of Football University's football camp in both March and April.

  • East County
  • Sports
Drummer Dana Bauer of Lakewood Ranch (far right) urges her Survivors in Sync teammates to finish with all they'        ve got.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2017
Dragon Boat Festival breathes fire into cancer survivors in Sarasota

More than 750 paddlers compete at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Cucci, Jack Laviolette and Jack Coleman attended last year's Boom Boom on the Bay.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fourth of July on Longboat Key

This weekend, Longboat Key will be full of patriotic parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 25, 2017
Pinewood Derby day drama

Project teaches Lakewood Ranch Scouts accountability from start to finish.

  • East County
  • News
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Leaders work toward 20:20 vision

As the city demurs on playing an active role in the planning process for land surrounding the Van Wezel, involved organizations list their goals.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Bongart played singles and doubles during the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2015
The net effect

Former Lakewood Ranch tennis standout adjusts to college life.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
Attorney disputes association's claim

A dispute has arisen over what a 5% undivided interest in 12 tennis courts obtained by one unit owner means for The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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