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Although the commission can't officially take action at Monday's workshop, the board hopes to focus its attention on major issues the city hopes to address in the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2020
City workshop to discuss affordable housing, Bobby Jones

At a meeting Monday, the City Commission will consider plans for redesigning a municipal golf course and policies designed to facilitate the production of more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The students' video focused on coral reef and how it is dying. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 16, 2020
SMA students win national video competition

Students at Sarasota Military Academy won for their video on coral reefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2020
Commissioners agree to delay vote on mental health care special district

Amid COVID-19 concerns, commissioners said it "wasn't the right time" for the referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After weeks of tension with the Sarasota Farmers Market board of directors, Phil Pagano said he will resign his position and focus his energy on his popcorn business instead.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2020
Longtime farmers market director steps down

A dispute between Phil Pagano and the board of directors had led to a change in leadership for the Sarasota Farmers Market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission declined to move forward with a maintenance proposal that would have eradicated the grass on portions of the Bobby Jones property, holding off on that step until renovation plans are finalized.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Bobby Jones overhaul not yet final

Although the city continues to move towards renovating the municipal golf course next year, officials are leaving room to reconsider the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File rendering
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 21, 2020
Downtown: Time to go big and go bold

Before he died, the late Sarasota entrepreneur Gil Waters created a rendering of one of his long-sought visions: turning Main Street from Palm Avenue to Orange Avenue into a pedestrian plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
  • February 19, 2020
Dr. Sylvia Earle headlines Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder and president of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence since 1999, will headline Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Beach borrowing on the Longboat Key ballot

Election Day is March 17, but early voting will be available through Saturday at five sites nearby to Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 19, 2020
Longboat Key's Publix store puts customer limit on water, toilet paper

Longboat Key's Publix store uses a third-party service called Instacart to deliver groceries to customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A beach access point at 2825 Gulf of Mexico Drive  is blocked and posted in Longboat Key.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2020
Longboat officials focus on education as beaches remain closed

Sarasota and Manatee County officials closed all public beaches to stop the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo Courtesy Kayleigh Omang
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 30, 2020
Black Tie & Tales takes a short hiatus

Spring events make the jump to next season, and more.

  • Black Tie
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
Impasse-settlement hearing planned for Nov. 20

Retirement system is main sticking point in police contract talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Free family is excited about the installation of a playground at Risen Savior Lutheran. It marks the start of a preschool program. Pictured are Kristin and Pastor Caleb Free with their children, JoJo, Clay and Aaron.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch church aims to open preschool

Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch preps for preschool opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 7, 2013
Don’t doom Sarasota to the ‘Sounds of Silence’

Don’t doom Sarasota to the ‘Sounds of Silence’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 23, 2016
Film review: 'Jackie'

"Jackie" is a powerfully solemn portrait of grief, loss and dignity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 17, 2017
Film review: 'Live by Night'

Strong acting and cinematography make up for an overly busy plot.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Rubber ducks are 10-inches so they can be easily identified by their respective owners.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2019
Jiggs Landing has its ducks in a row in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing in Bradenton holds rubber duck race.

  • East County
  • News
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