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Jamar Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Izzy Rodriguez, a worker with ADS Environmental Services, washes away stucco and paint to reveal the building's original color.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 23, 2017
Historic courthouse restored to original state

The final phase of a decade-long restoration project is coming to an end, and the building’s original features soon will see the light of day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and state will consider adding a roundabout to U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
FDOT to hold workshop on Gulfstream roundabout

The state is studying the future of the U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection, and it’s inviting the public to share feedback on potential plans for a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
World of Beer will continue to operate under the same business model as it seeks a new liquor license, the owners say.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
World of Beer seeks new liquor license

Changes continue to come to the east end of downtown, but area businesses are hoping to maintain stable growth in a burgeoning entertainment district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lauren Feaster and Keely Radloff.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
Shell-shocked, Crew duo fights back to win heat at Sculling Championships

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
State transportation officials are considering a traffic circle in Sarasota, near the entrance to the Ringling Bridge.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key leaders leery of roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue

The Town Commission heard a presentation about the plan on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event staff and participants chase one another with chalk.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2016
Color 5K: the race that never happened

Event organizers never even showed up.

  • East County
  • News
Residents of condos such as the Savoy on Palm have expressed concerns about flooding.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Palm Avenue condo owners seek flood relief

Although residents are reporting issues following heavy rainfall, city and county staff can only do so much to address the problem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Miller makes patriotic push for Freedom Fest

Cannons Marina has $500 for the most patriotic business float at this year’s Fourth of July parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before the City Commission's decision not to regulate any vehicles for hire, Uber representatives warned that a proposed ordinance would drive the service out of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 14, 2015
City prepares to formalize taxi deregulation

Following last week’s decision to preserve Uber service in Sarasota and remove regulations on taxis, city staff is working on implementing the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lorraine Road, which is unpaved south of University Parkway, will become a four-lane road that connects to Fruitville Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2016
SMR digs new territory

SMR begins Waterside, its first major residential project in Sarasota County this month.

  • East County
  • News
The HuB Lofts will sit next to its namesake business incubator on Fruitville Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 24, 2016
Downtown Sarasota apartment complex moves forward

Developers Jesse Biter and Brian Jones will add 97 new apartments to the downtown area with the HuB Lofts — feeding demand mirrored in local growth trends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zeus makes the sixth peacock taken in by Birds of Paradise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
Paradise found for Longboat peacocks

Former Longboat peafowl strut their stuff at East County sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently on gathering input and synthesizing it into a final draft for the new form-based zoning code.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Urban Design Studio solicits feedback on new code

The authors of the city’s forthcoming form-based zoning code are beginning to circulate parts of the document to various stakeholders for review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Transportation officials anticipate the Diverging Diamond design will be complete on I-75 in the fall of 2017. Until then, drivers will experience occasional lane closures.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 12, 2015
Road, lane closers announced at Diverging Diamond project

University Parkway closed at I75 interchange on Sunday night

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High senior point guard DJ Bryant spends countless hours in the gym as a benefit not only to himself but to the team as well.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview point guard D.J. Bryant holds himself accountable

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vice Mayor Susan Chapman said the case against her has been drawn out by unprofessional legal practices by the plaintiff, Citizens for Sunshine.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2015
City resumes payments for Chapman's defense

Following a ten-month hiatus, the city of Sarasota will once again pay for the defense of Vice Mayor Susan Chapman in an ongoing Sunshine Law suit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Cantrell, right, smiles as her campaign volunteers announce she has taken the lead in the election. Nolan Middle School teacher Margi Nanney cheers from behind.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2014
Cantrell ousts Aranibar

Longtime MTI director Mary Cantrell hopes to create a new culture, atmosphere for the Manatee County School District.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Dowd's "Earth Angel"
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Manifest Whimsy

After a summer of construction and renovation, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is prepared to expand.

  • Arts + Culture
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