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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 3, 2019
Urbanite Theatre’s ‘The Niceties’ confronts an ugly legacy of racism

It’s not an academic discussion, but this lively play most definitely starts a conversation that will continue well after the lights go down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2010
School board to discuss BRE budget

The Manatee County School Board tonight will vote on two change orders to an agreement between the district and NDC Construction Co. to reduce the guaranteed maximum price of renovations of Braden River Elementary School by $245,115.04, bringing the maximum price to almost $7.217 million.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 13, 2010
Police panel reviews minority forums

The Police Advisory Panel held one workshop in the black community and one in the Hispanic community to see whether police officers treat minorities differently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Bers, Petsinger earn short-sale certification

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Key-wide, Longboat Key Finance Director Tom Kelley estimates a 1.5% to 3% decrease in property values this year. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2012
Longboat Key property values dipping again

Longboat Key taxable values are dropping again, but preliminary estimates show the dip is much less than the previous four years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2012
Wave Runners make splash at FLAGS meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent four swimmers to the Florida Age Group Swimming Championships March 8-11 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Two Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies are on routine paid administrative leave while a shooting incident is investigated.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2012
Traffic stop results in officer-involved shooting

A man driving a white Jeep Liberty accelerated toward two police officers, prompting them to open fire on the Jeep. The man later crashed the Jeep into another car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 5, 2011
Gulf Gate murder suspect arrested

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31, for the shooting death of James Brotherton, 49.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The study recommends a terminable groin at Beer Can Island and two permeable adjustable groins at the north end.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2012
Manatee County to discuss Longboat Pass today

Commissioners will discuss how to proceed with the recommendations of the Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Update: Swim advisory lifted for Bird Key Park

Higher levels of enteric bacteria have been detected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In August, Manatee County hired Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a review of the Animal Services Department. The results will be discussed at 1:30 p.m. today.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 11, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners slated to review report on Animal Services

During their afternoon work session at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Manatee County Commissioners will review the study on the Animal Services Department performed by Matrix Consulting Group.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2014
UPDATE: Water main break highlights aging infrastructure

City of Sarasota staff believes a water main break that forced the closure of both lanes of the North Trail for most of Saturday was due to its age.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 11, 2014
Last year for FCAT assessment test in Florida schools

This was the last school year the Florida Department of Education will assess performance in schools with the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2014
Commission, planning board to hold joint meeting

The boards will discuss revisions to the town's codes and Comp Plan Monday, at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emergency personnel transported an unidentified man to Blake Medical Center after he was stabbed during a road rage altercation Sunday, Sept. 22.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 23, 2013
Man stabbed in road rage incident

A male suspect stabbed an unnamed man in a parking lot on the 4700 block of Bee Ridge Road late Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Police officers responded to a lockdown initiated at Sarasota High School Nov. 22. It was determined to be a false alarm.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 22, 2024
Sarasota High lockdown blamed on nearby construction

Sarasota High was on a brief lockdown Friday, which was apparently a false alarm.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Man arrested in Sarasota on multiple drug charges
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2023
Man arrested in Sarasota on multiple drug charges

The charges include possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 5, 2016
St. Mary welcomes new members

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a luncheon and meeting for new members Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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