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  • By David Conway |
  • December 11, 2013
Urban Design Studio to provide form-based code update

A joint meeting of the Sarasota City Commission and Planning Board will feature a presentation from the Urban Design Studio regarding the development of a new form-based zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2023
High school football roundup: Week six

It was a week of blowouts: Only one area team, ODA, played a game decided by one possession.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harvest House CEO Erin Minor embraces a Freedom client after she receives her graduation certificate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota, Manatee nonprofits push their clients' lives forward

Support for clients comes in the form of financial assistance, education, creative outlets and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Munchies 420 Cafe has gotten a facelift and the new owners are vowing to continue the Gulf Gate landmark's traditions.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 18, 2024
Munchies 420 Cafe receives facelift under new ownership

The landmark Gulf Gate restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled for 4/20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jacob Spenn will be the first head coach of the Sarasota Christian football program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota Christian starts football program with a solid foundation

Jacob Spenn will lead the program into its first season and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By RBB Communications |
  • May 18, 2023
Strengthening the energy grid in Sarasota: FPL details local efforts to improve storm resiliency, overall service reliability

In 2023, FPL plans to make a number of upgrades in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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A rendering of exterior renovations at Payne Park Auditorium proposed by The Players Centre for Performing Arts.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2023
The Players finds a home at Payne Park Auditorium

Sarasota city commissioners authorize staff to craft a lease agreement with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, which hasn't had a permanent home for seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It was a good day for Longboat Key
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2023
It was a good day for Longboat Key

The Karon Family Pavilion signifies progress, another positive step forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy formerly worked together in the city'      s Urban Design Studio, but now one is accusing the other of improper practices.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
Draft code triggers intellectual-property concerns

A planner who contributed to the city’s form-based code says portions of a draft were cribbed from another document, but is that out-of-bounds for government work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It came from the sky

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pianist Michelle Cann performs with the Sarasota Orchestra on March 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • March 16, 2024
Michelle Cann joins Sarasota Orchestra for rousing 75th birthday performance

Cann soars with Florence Price's Piano Concerto in D Minor and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Candidates for seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board participate in a League of Women Voters forum in Venice recently. The race has garnered increased interest in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board race generates renewed interest

With Democratic and write-in candidates, Aug. 20 will be a closed primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key is revising its sign code in light of a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting sign regulations based on content.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Real estate agents seek changes to sign-rule proposals

Length of permits, weekend displays for open houses are the top objections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A promotional image for the documentary "Into The Spotlight: The Jake Ilardi Story."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 15, 2024
Jake Ilardi documentary wins Local Audience Award at Sarasota Film Fest

The Industry Audience Award was given to the documentary "Luther: Never Too Much."

  • Arts + Culture
Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance

The responding Longboat Key officer went on the hunt for the citizen’s vehicle in the public parking lot. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore Aubri Antczak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Aubri Antczak

The Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore holds the school record in the 3,200-meter run (11:04.22)

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key's public beach access points have been closed since June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Longboat Key's COVID-19 closures continue

Town Manager Tom Harmer issued his latest executive order on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the SSAC state title on Saturday in Taveras. The Cougars hope it is the first of two titles they win this season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball in search of second state title — within one week

The Cougars won the SSAC title last weekend in Taveras and will compete for the FHSAA title this weekend in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Three parcels of land, comprising about 33 acres, are now officially preserved under a conservation easement.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2021
Land next to Celery Fields officially preserved

Sarasota County commissioners rezoned three parcels of land to allow for a conservation easement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students are ready to represent Sabal house after the completion of the sorting ceremony.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 10, 2024
ODA implements house system to promote positive culture

The house system creates a welcoming culture, positive connections and leadership opportunities at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
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