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The Jouley electric bus is manufactured by the Thomas Co. (Photo courtesy  of Thomas)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota school district looks to generate savings with electric buses

State grant helps pay about 70% of the cost using money from a federal lawsuit settlement with Volkswagen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2022 and 2023 USRowing Masters National Championships. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2022
Benderson Park awarded USRowing Masters Nationals

The championships will be coming to the park in 2022 and 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Tom Harmer plans to step down in December after five years on the job. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat hopes to directly identify candidates for Harmer's job

Between now and December, the town aims to target specific people to consider for the town manager position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Runner trolley will have access to the temporary shared bus-bike shoulders across the Ringling Bridge starting Tuesday. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2022
Ringling Bridge shared bus-bike lanes activate Tuesday

When FDOT activates the temporary shared bus-bike shoulders on Tuesday, the Bay Runner trolley can enter the lanes under certain conditions. Any passing, even by bikes, will be prohibited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Voelker links arms with a shopaholic Tube Dude.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 17, 2010
Festival transforms downtown into art showcase

The 16th annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival returned to Main Street Saturday and Sunday, featuring everything from handmade jewelry to Tube Dudes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Brooks and Matthew Jones
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 15, 2021
Firefighters prepare for Sunday chili competition

21st Morton's Firehouse Cook-off pits first-responders against each other in a culinary conflagration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In January, the town reinstituted some of its COVID-19 distancing requirements.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 9, 2022
Longboat relaxes some of its COVID-19 reactions

Falling trends of positive tests, hospitalizations prompt changes at Town Hall, public sites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The orchestra has shared preliminary renderings showing its desired location for the concert hall. The organization said any project would not eliminate any amenities within the park.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2019
Orchestra to hold meeting on venue plans

The Sarasota Orchestra will field questions from the public on a proposal to build a concert hall at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 23, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 25-31

The art museums and galleries take a starring role in Sarasota's summer months, but there's also live music and comedy on the itinerary.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club was built in 1989. (file)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2022
Sanctuary condo unit sells for $2.7 million

Property within Longboat Key Club is the top seller on Longboat Key for the week of Oct. 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Philadelphia's Alex Rendon flaps his wings to finish the Florida Turkey Trot 5K at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Thanksgiving morning. "I'm crazy," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2021
Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota draws almost 3,000 participants on Thanksgiving.

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts 3,000 runners for Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Downtown leaders have expressed frustration about the proliferation of large commercial events such as art festivals, expressing a desire to see more community-oriented events.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2019
Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 13, 2022
Longboat Republicans hear from school board candidates

Members also hear from a Manatee County Commission hopeful in last meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At least two city commissioners want to explore the possibility of bringing Thunder by the Bay back downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2017
City considers bringing Thunder by the Bay back

As the city once again adjusts its special events regulations, some commissioners want to explore the possibility of bringing the motorcycle festival back downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Marlon Brown received high marks from city commissioners. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 11, 2022
City Commission gives staff high marks in annual evaluation

The city manager, attorney, and clerk and auditor were evaluated by the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The plaques are being slowly taken out, cleaned and returned. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2022
St. Armands circus plaques removed for cleaning

Don't worry about possible thievery. The missing Circus Ring of Fame plaques are part of a process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown circulator service would be designed to operate with about a five-minute headway time for riders.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
City fast-tracks transportation improvement efforts

City Manager Tom Barwin says officials are keenly aware of the area’s seasonal traffic issues, and he wants to be proactive before the next deluge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tony Gamelin has been named chief financial officer of the Bay Park Conservancy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 10, 2022
Bay Park Conservancy names new CFO

As it prepares for the state of phase two development of The Bay, the Bay Park Conservancy has hired Tony Gamelin as chief financial officer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 21, 2012
Commission considers downtown projects today

The Sarasota City Commission will also consider hiring a search firm to find a new permanent city manager this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 27, 2020
Barrier islands be alert

Sarasota’s new transportation plan includes projects that will affect the residents of the keys. Now is the time to assure the islands are heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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