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Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes the city is better prepared to implement paid parking today — and that residents will be more accepting of parking strategy changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
City revisits paid parking strategy

Mark Lyons and the city’s Parking Advisory Committee have spent nearly four years preparing residents for a new parking paradigm — yes, including meters. Will it pay off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lela Hartsane answers the three questions the school district asked attendees.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 30, 2015
Schools: Forecasting the future

Manatee County schools brace for technology-savvy buildings, improved learning experience for students.

  • East County
  • News
The downtown CRA contributed funds to public improvement projects, such as the Lemon Avenue Mall streetscape, and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
City blindsided by county’s move to end CRA

At a budget hearing last week, the County Commission decided to end the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area — a vote the city did not know was coming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 23, 2015
Holiday film picks

Take a look at the best films being released this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Wednesday, Dec. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Despite the five-year vacation of the Gulfstream Avenue condominium, Charlotte Ryan said she always believed she'd find a way to return to her Dolphin Tower home.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Conversation with Charlotte Ryan

We talked to the Dolphin Tower Condominium Association president about the five years of work spent repairing the damaged building — and how it feels to be close to moving back home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 14, 2015
Second opinion

Opponents of the Lido Beach renourishment project rally behind the panelists who decry the Army Corps of Engineers’ assessment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
In the zone

Although Laurel Park residents have praised the neighborhood's zoning rules, questions linger about the effects those regulations have had on the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I am Charlie."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: 'South Pacific'

If ever there were a musical that represented what Michael Donald Edwards has been striving for in the past few years, it has got to be Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2014
Districts seek to shed pricey water systems

Sticker shock from a $43,000 water pipe leak this summer has District 6 officials looking to unload their water system.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
Sensors could drop bucket of savings in LWR

New technology that measures soil moisture could save homeowners 30% on their irrigation water assessments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2015
Commission questions utility of proposed position

The Longboat Key Town Commission's questions about hiring a utilities manager irked the town manager, who is responsible for personnel matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yusuke Horiguchi |
  • November 24, 2014
My View

Officials must work together for peak traffic relief

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda trains five days a week on a wire for three to four hours a day.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Wire Walker: Nik Wallenda

For two weeks, Nik Wallenda is sharing his practice routine and insight into his life with a hometown audience at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
"It's so wonderful to know that artists are creating; we are selling their work; and that they can continue their passion because of it — it's supporting our habits," Nikki Sedacca says. "I always used to say that about my own jewelry."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Family jewels: Nikki Sedacca

Nikki Sedacca's family is more precious than the metal she uses to wire-wrap jewelry.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 10, 2013
The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before the start of its game with rival Braden River April 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Final Farewell: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors

Thirteen Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors played the final East County rivalry game of their high school careers April 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • August 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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