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Manatee County’s fertilizer ordinance bans the use of nitrogen- and phosphorous-containing fertilizers from June 1 through Sept. 30. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Residents unclear on county's fertilizer ordinance

Sixty-five percent of 600 survey respondents did not know the dates for Manatee County's fertilizer ordinance.

  • East County
  • News
Schindler
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 4, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Roslyn Schindler

Roslyn Schindler has lived in Country Club Shores since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Philadelphia Here I Come" runs through April 12, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Philadelphia Here I Come!'

Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come!' is one of the Asolo Rep's current productions and a trip in time to Ireland 1964.

  • Arts + Culture
Any Sarasota County neighborhood is eligible for a matching grant under the Sarasota County Neighborhood Grant Program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
Grant workshops scheduled through March

Sarasota County residents can take advantage of new grant opportunities for their communities in the coming weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
Who are the Clearwater Chargers?

The anchor tenants of Lakewood Ranch's new Premier Sports Campus come to the East County with a rich tradition of cultivating soccer stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Main Street Merchants Association President Mike Driscoll and farmers' market organizer Tod Durkin said the farmers' market will be located roughly between Big Olaf and Naples Soap Co. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2016
New market will be berry particular

Farmers' market returns to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will continue the dialogue about a potential come-as-you-are homeless shelter during a meeting Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 5, 2014
County to draft contract for homeless shelter site

Sarasota County staff will update commissioners on the local homeless initiative Tuesday, including plans to purchase a $282,000 site for a future shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 8, 2010
Future looks bright for Tea & Tarot sessions

Avananda Csiszar went from hanging 10 on Hawaii's shores to teaching Siesta Key tea drinkers how to read tarot cards.

  • Arts + Culture
Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff needs permission from the city to move forward with plans for an apartment complex on Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Vengroff questions officials’ interest in housing project

Even as the City Commission stresses the need for cheaper housing in Sarasota, Harvey Vengroff says he’s gotten a cold reception to a proposed affordable apartment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2009
Sarasota Scullers hosts summer rowing camp

Summer rowing camps will provide teens with the opportunity to learn a new sport, meet new friends and spend time outdoors while having fun, staying fit and becoming part of one of the Florida's growing team sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Island Chapel members voted Sunday to allow a cellular tower lease expire.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2013
Chapel cell tower lease will expire

A lease to place a 150-foot cellular tower on Longboat Island Chapel property will not be renewed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Our View

Downtown Security

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
New driver's license requirements cause frustration

The Sarasota Tax Collector's Office asks that residents wanting to renew driver's licenses check what identification is required before visiting its office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2010
School board earns 'master board' distinction

Manatee County School Board members and Superintendent Tim McGonegal completed 22 hours of training.

  • East County
  • News
Silver Stars dancers said the eight-minute performance was one of the most thrilling experiences of their lives. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
HALFTIME HOOPLAH

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars Dance Team performed in the halftime show of the Discover Orange Bowl.

  • East County
  • News
Bahram and Hamila Kadivar sold their Unit 307 condominium at Gulf and Bay Club, 5740 Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 3, 2016
Golden Gate Point unit sells for $2,999,900

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 15 and February 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 17, 2016
Music review: Curtis Institute of Music

A beautiful performance, but lacking in emotion.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chairs Jackie and Vance Dickinson and Donna Simmons. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Pinot, Porsche & Piemonte'; Big thanks from a big guy; Dick Vitale event; A room full of caring hearts; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner suggested Tuesday the commission take another look at the city manager candidates they previously rejected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to reconsider city manager candidates

A list of four city manager candidates that was previously rejected by the Sarasota City Commission will be reconsidered at the Monday, July 16 regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission, now in its fourth month of considering State Street garage designs, will discuss new options for the building during a meeting Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2013
City Commission continues State Street garage talks

Commissioners will consider four designs for the garage at today's meeting and discuss an agreement with Pineapple Square that requires the garage to be built by early 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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