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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
County looks to reduce overtime

Sarasota County officials say they've made a concerted effort to cut overtime costs. While some departments are seeing success, others have incurred more overtime than last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 30, 2009
Expansion call

With a learn-to-delegate process nearly complete, an entrepreneur now hopes to continue growing her property management company.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: John Dough Bakery & Cafe

John Dough Bakery & Cafe opened in its new location June 5 in the Shoppes at University Centre.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Program could save millions

The sheriff's adoption of a federal program to better identify illegal immigrants committing crimes in Sarasota County could allow taxpayers to avoid funding a $60 million jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
FDOT turns down Midnight Pass speed-limit request

Saying studies do not justify a change, the Florida Department of Transportation has denied a request by the Sarasota County Commission, the Siesta Key Condominium Council and the Siesta Key Association, requesting a lower speed limit on a one-mile segment of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tom Maroney

From 'wrangling' criminals in Arizona to supervising Siesta Village upkeep, Tom Maroney knows the importance of a sense of humor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Windsor’s Regional Director of Operations Lorrie Britton said the new facility will offer tailored services to residents, including medication assistance, assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and other issues, and more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2011
Windsor expansion in progress

The facility will open a new memory care community next spring.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 14, 2019
Kudos to Sarasota County for criminal justice innovations

Strategies to hold the line on jail population are working.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
University Place leaders say Pond 14 seems to be losing water faster than other ponds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
University Place residents worried for water

Drought, pump failure create challenge for irrigation pond.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, asked the Sarasota City Commission to support his vision for a bayfront aquarium. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway and Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Mote: Bayfront Proposal

The City Commission sinks Mote's request for an early commitment to a bayfront aquarium in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Insurance hassles transform physician services market

Dr. Daniel Cooper is one of a growing number of doctors who have turned away from accepting insurance. They believe the new business model benefits their patients.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 31, 2010
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Sanborn Studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
Hanover takes Nathan Schrimsher over a jump on their way to winning the riding portion of the modern pentathlon on May 7.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River head coach Curt Bradley has five former players on his staff: Malcom Belton, Michael Douglas, Kelvin Albritton, Brett Walker and Tyler Strahs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2015
Tackling a new challenge

Five of Curt Bradley's former players have assumed roles in his Braden River program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Denise Kowal is a New Urbanist, downtown stakeholder of one of Sarasota’s most visible historic buildings and graduate of the SmartCode.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • May 31, 2012
My View: We shall not abandon the plan

In adopting the Downtown Sarasota Master Plan in January 2001, the city of Sarasota embraced the responsibility for civic parking, after hosting over the course of several years an inclusive, informative and transparent process that gained consensus among our entire community for the plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2014
Movie Review: Nightcrawler

Movie Review: Nightcrawler

  • Arts + Culture
Cynthia Sayer plays the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Jan. 19.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 18, 2018
Banjoist Cynthia Sayer's fateful swap makes for a revolutionary career

Cynthia Sayer didn't set out to be an acclaimed banjo player — but her passion and her style make a recipe for success.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering by DSDG Architects of the front of a rebuilt Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 18, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement

Bird Key Yacht Club plans to replace its existing clubhouse with a FEMA-compliant structure and make other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 18, 2021
Great Old Florida Escapes

Although travel is still a no-go, there are plenty of staycation spots that can make you feel like you have gone somewhere. In this case, it’s back in time.

  • LWR Life
Evan Keogh, Lucas Simon, Dimiter Zafirov, Frank Runge and Liam Henry recreate the "Thunder, lightning, power" chant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at FLAGS

Sarasota Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at the 2019 Florida Age Group Summer Championships (FLAGS).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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