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The City Commission meets today at 2:30 and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 18, 2013
City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee

The committee will be made up of five to seven community members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Restaurants, which have been forced to switch to carry-out and delivery service only while the stay-at-home order has been in effect, will be able to have dine-in service at a limited capacity beginning May 4.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Police calls down 3.3% in first half of 2014

Larceny and burglary incidents are up, rescue calls are down, but overall crime numbers didn't change significantly during the first half of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located on a city-owned parcel at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 6, 2013
City finds no evidence of Save Our Seabirds claims

City staff reported that they found no issues over the past two months at the bird-rescue facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 15, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: How to build your resilience

Turns out, resilience is like a muscle — it gets stronger with exercise. Use these tips to help yourself bounce back from life's challenges.

  • Health
  • A time to celebrate |
  • September 17, 2020
Les and Nora Ivell

Cheers to 70 Years of Happiness

  • East County
  • Celebrations
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Save Our Seabirds

Rookie Business -- Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Blocking the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Building official steps down

Randy Fowler resigned from the town after 33 years of service, citing differences in opinion on how his department should be run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kendyl Brahler and Carli Kasten. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Raiders take state titles

Kiddie Academy family celebrates 10 years of family.

  • East County
  • News
The commission meeting will be held in the county's administrative building. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2020
Manatee commissioners talk about coronavirus emergency

Manatee County board also to discuss meeting schedule.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2010
Census Bureau to hold job testing on keys

Testing will take place at Longboat Island Chapel, SunTrust Bank and St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Property Appraiser sought clarification on which of the town's two beach-taxing districts encompassed island properties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 19, 2019
Two Longboat meetings set for Wednesday

Commissioners will clarify which beach-tax zone island properties will occupy and settle issues with police contract negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 12, 2011
Goodwill Superstore appeal to be heard today

Sarasota City commissioners will hold an informal workshop today and hear why residents don't want the city to move forward with a Goodwill Superstore on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Colony occupancy questioned

Commissioners are perusing old reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners make updates to their units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Piles of shells cover the beach.
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2012
Riverview blanks North Port in district action

The Riverview High girls soccer team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Port in district action Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez and USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney are excited to bring USRowing's Olympic Trials in 2020 and other events to Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
SANCA's pull increases in Sarasota

USRowing National Championships showcase SANCA's ability to attract major events to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Cheryl Bulfin, a third grade teacher, guides her students through a lesson. All teachers receive a $5,201 supplement from the millage. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
School District of Manatee County officials — 1 mill made huge difference

School District of Manatee County says 2018 1-mill property tax referendum was crucial.

  • East County
  • News
Janice Smyth with her quilt "BinaryCode," her second quilt in a series of three focused on codes.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 6, 2014
Your Neighbor: Janice Smyth

As a semifinalist in the 2014 AQS QuiltWeek International Quilt Show in March in Lancaster, Pa., Janice Smyth's quilt, 'Mystery Decimals,' will go up against 173 other quilts chosen out of thousands.

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