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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2015
UPDATE: Sarasota Police lock down SMH, evacuate businesses

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a suspicious package found near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 14, 2017
Circus greats return to the ring

The Circus Ring of Fame inducted its class of 2017 on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.9.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Doriel Rock Boyce works near the window for lighting on her piece.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 11, 2015
Watercolor group paints with all the colors of their whim

Members of the Watercolor group at St. Boniface meet for a free painting session every Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Village Association wants to turn grassy areas where cars currently park into parking spots using shell bedding.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Siesta Key stakeholders explore parking options

Siesta Key Village Association plans for more than 80 possible new parking spots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kevin Cooper, pictured here, was appointed to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on Sept. 9.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 9, 2015
Commission appoints Chamber executive to planning board

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper is appointed to Sarasota County Planning Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Jett owns Baja Boys Grill, a longtime food truck in Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 27, 2016
Sarasota County may change food truck rules

The county will host two workshops to present potential changes to mobile vendor rules.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open on 4th Street

Servandos to open on 4th Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"The adage, 'The way I learned worked for me, it'll work for my kid,' is bunk. Children learn differently now," DeJong-Richter CEO Tracy Richter said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee Technical College hosts Educational Futures Conference

Manatee Technical College, Manatee County School District hosts Educational Futures Conference

  • East County
  • News
The city has seen a decrease in the number of rounds played at Bobby Jones and is discussing how to reverse the trend.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2016
City continues discussion on Bobby Jones improvements

After a citizen committee recommended investing $14.5 million to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club, the City Commission will consider hiring a consultant to draft a master plan for the municipal course.

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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 27, 2015
Napiers receive sentencing in animal cruelty case

Thirteen months after their East County animal rescue was raided, Alan and Sheree Napier will both see the inside of a cell

  • East County
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 31, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: November

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 men for charges related to unlicensed contracting as part of Operation Freelancer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Over the next two months, a FEMA project will restore sand to the eroded Lido Key shoreline. Lido residents have repeatedly voiced concerns about the vulnerability of their shores.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 13, 2015
Short-term Lido renourishment begins Thursday

As Lido Key residents await approval for a long-term shoreline restoration project, a smaller renourishment effort is aimed at restoring sand lost after Tropical Storm Debby.

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Michael Shay, Siesta Key Association president, and Walt Olson with the Siesta Key Condominium Council talk with FDOT representatives about the possible roundabout.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 11, 2015
FDOT holds public workshop on potential Siesta Key roundabout

FDOT has presented the same information at two Siesta Key Association meetings in February and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 3, 2013
BLACKFISH Rides Wave of Controversy on Opening Night at Sarasota Film Festival

BLACKFISH Rides Wave of Controversy on Opening Night at Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Willowbrook developer files suit against subcontractors
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 29, 2013
April 29: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Audrey Snow Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 11, 2014
Just Married: Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen

Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen were married May 3, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Grossman resigned in a June 22 email to Mayor Jim Brown. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2014
Grossman resigns from ULI committee

Larry Grossman is the second citizen to resign from the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photos The back of the John Ringling Ritz-Carlton hotel in September 1947, photographed by Arthur Ferguson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2014
Historic Hotel

The Longboat Key Historical Society releases new photos that show the old John Ringling Ritz-Carlton hotel, including its demolition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2014
Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

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  • Things To Do
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