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Joe Gruters, Republican Party of Sarasota County chairman, says he would prefer if political parties stayed out of nonpartisan local races.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2015
What's the party line on nonpartisan races?

The involvement of political parties in the City Commission race is not a new phenomenon, but some individuals are calling for an end to the partisan input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city recognized commissioners Paul Caragiulo, right, and Shannon Snyder during their last meeting in office.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2014
Commission moves to tighten sign regulations

Responding to an ongoing controversy surrounding signs posted downtown, the Sarasota City Commission will restrict the placement of all private signs in the public right-of-way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt

The Center for Building Hope also is launching a campaign to expand its programming nationally through the Internet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
Residents petition court removal

Current plans for the Sarasota High School renovation show that the tennis courts will be demolished to make way for a new bus drop-off and stormwater retention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before its Class 6A-Region 3 final versus River Ridge May 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High softball team makes the final four

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its second-consecutive trip to the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 17, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza: Pine View students ready for Italian affair

What started as a potluck dinner in a chemistry classroom has expanded to a full-on catered event with months of party planning and extravagant dance decorations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 23, 2013
Art critic Jerry Saltz takes on the 40,000-headed beast

Art critic Jerry Saltz takes on the 40,000-headed beast

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
Destination: East County

Eastern Manatee County may not have beaches or famous museums, but it has plenty of local flavor, winding rivers and parks in which to relax with your family. Consider these options for spending your summer days and nights:

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 19, 2014
TWIS Asks: Rob Alfieri, SUP Series founder

TWIS Asks: Rob Alfieri, SUP Series founder

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
Camera data help snag suspected bicycle thief

Longboat Key police say they have arrested a man who confessed to breaking into condo storage areas and stealing bicycles throughout the Key and Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vijay Iyengar, 13, and Kerri Dieffenwierth look over how far Vijay's letter traveled.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2014
Message Received

French girl finds bottle sent from Lakewood Ranch student.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy rendering Architect Gary Hoyt was hired last year to design preliminary town center renderings for the public and area businesses to see.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
Zoning for town center up next

The town is the new owner of 2.8 acres of land that sits in an area slated for a town center concept. The town is crafting an overlay district to entice such development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
Merchants want action on vagrants

Fed up with issues from the homeless downtown, merchants push the city to more aggressively find solutions for vagrancy problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Levin
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 23, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival 50th Anniversary Concert

In honor of the Sarasota Music Festival's 50th anniversary, Robert Levin brought six recent alumni to Sarasota for a special concert in Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Sandra Byers and Pete Vrinios join forces to create candy canes dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Twist on tradition

A Lakewood Ranch business owner opens her doors to partner with a candy cane creator.

  • East County
  • News
Jackie Colacci, the ultimate soccer mom, opened a store dedicated to her family’s favorite sport.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Doing Business: The Art of Soccer

After Jackie Colacci learned in May that she would not be returning to her job as a special-needs aid at Braden River Elementary, she wanted to take control of her own fate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
Mar Vista hearing stalled again

A hearing for a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub site-plan exception request was postponed after a Longbeach Village resident raised an objection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: County budget

Sarasota County commissioners ditched the austerity measures that carried the county through the recession, approving a $1.1 billion county spending plan for Fiscal Year 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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