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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 23, 2016
UPDATE: Cleaning chemicals cause Planned Parenthood evacuation

After the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Avenue was locked down this morning, officials say workers should be able to return to the building this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission mandated the association increase a bond the town can use to make improvements to the property from $50,000 to $250,000 on Dec. 11.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2014
Colony Association sues town

A writ of certiorari filed Friday in Sarasota states 'no competent substantial evidence supports the Town Commission's decision to require a $250,000 bond' for the Colony property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After his promotion, Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle has researched the process of establishing a parks district in Florida.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2016
City Commission to consider park tax

As part of an ongoing expansion of the city’s parks department, officials could create a dedicated taxing district to fund improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Brian Carr and firefighter/paramedic Brian Kolesa listen to a briefing Monday morning before heading out to the Orange County Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2019
Longboat firefighters volunteer to help with Hurricane Dorian rescues

Pair will be stationed in Orlando, awaiting hurricane's arrival on Florida's Atlantic coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney, left, and Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, of Salt of the Earth, can’t wait to break ground on the memorial next month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2016
Remember this vote

Four Longboat Key commissioners gave up a cap on firefighter pension payments in favor of obligating taxpayers to more risk and more cost. How did that work before?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Superintendent Diana Greene left after serving two years on her four-year contract. John Colon, left, hopes to find a new superintendent who has innovative financial ideas.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 30, 2018
Search for next Manatee superintendent could have local focus

School board members will covet candidates who appear to be long-term leaders.

  • East County
  • News
As the years have passed, the design for Lift Station 87 has also evolved, with this drawing depicting the most recent plans for the building.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Lift station project hits more stumbling blocks

Contrary to what officials stated at a meeting earlier this month, two households have informed the city they don't want their property torn up to install sewer lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Kahlee York and Margo Schnapf won the 16 Open division at the Dig the Beach series event May 31 through June 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 30, 2014
Best of the Best

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Kahlee York was one of four Coastline Volleyball Club players selected to compete in the 2014 Beach High Performance Championships July 17 through July 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
One for the books

Go behind the scenes with James Tapley, The Ringling Museum's 63-year-old contracted bookbinder.

  • East County
  • News
Crosby has served as the leader of Mote since 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Crosby prepares to capitalize on Mote's fundraising campaign

Mote Marine Laboratory CEO and President Michael Crosby will continue Mote’s $50 million fundraising drive as part of its 2020 vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Emily Ruple hits the ball back to St. Augustine.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Mustangs fall short in semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-2 loss to St. Augustine Nov. 13, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Medenis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Medenis

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks volleyball memories and her movie obsession.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The building at 571 St. Judes Drive has two units listed on Zillow.com for less than $1,000. Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
Low-cost annual home rentals grow rare on the Key

More property owners are opting to rent their properties seasonally, which makes yearly rentals tougher to find than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The DID’s favored conceptual plan extends across Main Street near its intersection with U.S. 41.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown gateway sign plans progress

A downtown group hopes to erect a landmark sign near a main entry point to the urban core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mustangs laugh with each other on the bench.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball maximizes laughs on and off court

The Mustangs deliver jabs as often as victories — which is quite often.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jonathan Lewis will replace Tom Harmer, who starts work as the town manager of Longboat Key in January.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 21, 2017
Commission votes unanimously on interim county administrator

Commissioners all agreed that Jonathan Lewis, who has been the assistant county administrator for about four months, is the best person for the job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The latest design for the St. Armands Circle bathroom is intended to better reflect the existing look of the shopping district. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
City approves new design for St. Armands bathrooms

A St. Armands group is spending more than $380,000 to bring restrooms to the Circle by fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. A group of homeless people gathers across the street from Five Points Park recently.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 4, 2012
Commission discusses increase in homeless arrests

Over the past four weeks, Sarasota police have made 55 arrests in the Five Points area related to vagrancy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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