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A treatment basin holds surface water, while the sludge in the water is transported to a pond visible in the background. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 13, 2022
Dam upgrades and repairs high on Manatee's priority list

More than $121 million in repairs and upgrades is budgeted to keep the region’s potable water flowing at the dam.

  • East County
  • News
Preston Olinger, chairman of the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, begins  planning for the event in January.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
When it comes to the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, he never whines

Four-time chairman of Suncoast Food & Wine Fest does his job with little fanfare.

  • East County
  • News
City planning staff is recommending a series of complete street projects, creating what they feel is a more equitable mix of infrastructure for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Concept image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2020
City unveils full transportation master plan

An emphasis on biking and walking has drawn rebukes from some vocal critics, but city staff says the plan reflects public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In recent years, a high percentage of migrant and wintering piping plovers have been recorded in Florida's state park and preserve beaches. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 7, 2021
Bird of the week: Piping plover

Small shorebirds need areas of undeveloped beaches to thrive in their visits to Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association will ask the Longboat Key Town Commission at its 7 p.m. Monday, May 2 regular meeting to grant a continuance of the resort's tourism abandonment order until Dec. 31, 2012.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2011
Rebuilding roadblock?

A town ordinance could prevent the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort from renovating what currently exists on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key’s contractor has started removing driftwood and vegetation from Greer Island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Disappearing driftwood prompts photographer to branch out

The driftwood removal is part of the town's multi-million dollar plan to prevent beach erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 1, 2019
Conversation with: Penny Gold

New Planning and Zoning board member says she's coming in without an axe to grind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pike Corporation employee Skyler McCray uses a bucket lift to direct the new pole that will support a "smart" power switch on University Parkway. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 4, 2022
FPL upgrades power lines to withstand severe storms

Daily equipment assessments and automated feeder switches directing power flow are expected to help Florida Power & Light prevent outages during natural disasters.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2021
LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas

LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas, age 92, of Northfield, IL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Julie Madison takes a fuel break with the help of a pair of her kayaker support crew on April 21.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 12, 2022
Cortez woman swims a lap around Longboat Key

Battling waves, wind and 72-degree water, 34-year-old Julie Madison completed a trio of Sarasota-area challenges with the April swim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, thanks the community for its support during a difficult school year.
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 9, 2021
School District of Manatee County Superintendent gives thanks to community for support

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders applauds teachers, students, staff members and the community for a successful school year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The painting by Yulner Diaz will be auctioned off at the May 20 performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 11, 2022
UnidosNow underlines its mission in 10th anniversary event

The nonprofit empowering the Sarasota and Manatee Latino population is celebrating its belated 10th anniversary with an event that aims to celebrate the union of culture and tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2020
Box of thanks

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church donates meals to frontline workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A render of a portion of Benderson Development Company's Siesta Promenade development. Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association's June 2 meeting renders of the future development.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 7, 2016
Residents question Benderson’s revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point Road property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 22, 2020
Sarasota schools budget back on the path toward balance

Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that's down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Signs like those on the left, posted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, inspired Florida ACLU Vice President Michael Barfield to post signs like the one on the right downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2014
Commission to discuss sign regulations

At today's City Commission meeting, the board will revisit the city's regulations on posting signs, a discussion sparked by the appearance of provocative signs downtown last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Preserve Longboat Vice President Tom Meurer speaks at a PAC event in March.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 7, 2017
Former PAC devoted to thwarting Colony referendum is now a community organization

Members of Preserve Longboat addressed the Town Commission on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 19, 2022
Music Compound beats to its own drum with summer camp

The campers learn all sorts of instruments and music styles throughout the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
No injuries were reported, but smoke and heat damage will necessitate the closing of the restaurant for up to four weeks, owner Chris Brown told the Pelican Press Wednesday morning.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 1, 2012
Fire to close The Hub Baja Grill for several weeks

A kitchen fire reported shortly after 12:30 a.m. Feb. 1 caused at least $200,000 in damage to The Hub Baja Grill in the Village, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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