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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 17, 2015
Gardeners Out East sprouts opposition to cattle plan

Florida officials are considering turning over some of its state-owned parks to cattle grazing, and one Lakewood Ranch organization is poised to take action.

  • East County
  • News
A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors took office Thursday, July 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SSAS Executive Director Pepar Anspaugh; Gustavo Bogomolni, of MG/3 Developer Group; Charter School Board liaison Deb Metheny; co-founder Susan Burns; co-founder and President Larry Eger; and Mayor Kelly Kirschner break ground on the new campus.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 28, 2010
SSAS digs its future campus (VIDEO)

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new educational facilities Wednesday, Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Jay Berman with Phil King
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center selects executive director

The center announced Jay Berman will succeed Phil King as the organization's next executive director. Berman will start his new role the first of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 25, 2009
Smoking areas coming to Lido beaches

The city banned beach smoking last year, but is now creating places for smokers to light up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh had reported Dec. 14 that Randall H. Reid had signed the contract and mailed it back to Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Reid's employment with county becomes official

About 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson signed the contract with new County Administrator Randall H. Reid, officially making him the successor to former County Administrator Jim Ley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendy Mann Resnick
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 15, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Wendy Mann Resnick

When it comes to people in need, Wendy Mann Resnick is a softie.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 8, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2010
TOP STORY, September: Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort suspended its hotel operations Sept. 27, while it attempted to reach an agreement with its association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Complete ownership of CDD roads comes along with huge costs and Legislative hurdles. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Road privatization under review

Some Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors want to own CDD roads to monitor visitors' access, but the idea faces many hurdles.

  • East County
  • News
The Helm-Nanney house as it stands today, remaining nearly exactly as it was in 1908. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2014
Sidelines

i9 Sports fall registration open; Mustangs third in all sports standings; Marauders chosen for All-Star game; Pirates to hold summer workouts; Kudos; and Just the Stats.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 18, 2013
Is Sarasota doing right by the Bay?

Is Sarasota doing right by the Bay?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This rendering details proposed improvements to the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 10, 2014
DID undecided on expansion, improvements

At a meeting this morning, the Downtown Improvement District discussed a potential expansion to cover the costs of a variety of new projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission elected Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Commission chooses Zunz for District 5 seat

The Longboat Key Town Commission welcomed former Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz to the dais Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 13, 2014
Traffic spurs noise complaints

Residents of Wellington Chase, a neighborhood within Palmer Ranch, want the county to install sound walls along Honore.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars earned a berth in the Florida State Tournament after winning the Section 6 title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2015
Proving a Point

The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars went 2-1 at the 2015 Florida State Tournament July 31 through Aug. 2, in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
News Briefs 06.24.10

A man threatening he had a vial and syringe containing the AIDS virus robbed the Lakewood Ranch Hallmark June 18.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering depicts the State Street garage, scheduled for completion in March 2015.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2014
Commission approves State Street garage construction

Despite an $11.4 million price tag - more than 50% higher than the original budget - commissioners granted final approval to the construction at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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