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Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson presents on behalf of Sarasota County at the Long Range Transportation Plan workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 22, 2019
County officials identify transportation concerns, priorities for next 25 years

The MPO will release the first draft of their official Long Range Transportation Plan in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers put the finishing touches on Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar that opens March 6 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2023
Rocco's Tacos to open March 6 at UTC

Rocco Mangel hopes his travels through Mexico and California have led to an exceptional dining experience as he opens Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar at UTC.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2020
Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2018
Longboat sets date for coyote community workshop

Residents can learn more about animal sighted frequently on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The triceratops needed armor to protect itself from dinosaur predators.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2022
Bishop exhibit offers a lost (and found) world

“Dino” Don’s DinoVenture brings long-lost dinosaurs to realistic life at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

  • Arts + Culture
Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2015
Moore’s seeks new restaurant approvals from commission

Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department if changes are approved by the commission tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ten-member Charter Review Committee will make recommendations on potential revisions in March, at which point the City Commission will decide which items it wants to set for a voter referendum.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
Charter Review Committee takes first look at mayor options

The advisory board intends to hold a meeting this fall to have a thorough discussion about potential revisions to the city’s form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Move the chains

Local players break onto college football scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 31, 2022
Brooke GuyAsbury

Guy Asbury’s Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 09/09/2022 at Sarasota National Cemetery at 11:30 AM.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
School board leaders are considering a partnership that would move the training of its annual 450-member firefighter school to a new county site.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 6, 2021
School district, county consider fire training partnership

As the county prepares to build a regional fire training site, school leaders are considering switching from the district's current facility to a partnership at the new facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill and Judy Carman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 16, 2022
Former St. Armands Circle business owner and staple dies at 79

Judy Carman, who owned Carman's Shoes and Handbags with husband Bill, was dedicated to her family first and foremost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kim Spruance, a Greyhawk Landing resident, kisses her new puppy, Bonita Chica.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2020
Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

  • East County
  • News
Designer Alex Pinchin prepares the audio equipment for “Wakey, Wakey.” Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2018
Urbanite Theatre's ninjas of sound create the audio artistry of every play

Sound designers create a playground for the imagination — especially at Urbanite Theater, and their invisible artistry makes all the difference.

  • Arts + Culture
Connie Dixon plans to use her love of horses to connect with students when she becomes principal at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2022
Gene Witt Elementary in Bradenton names new principal

Connie Dixon has waited 20 years to be an administrator at Gene Witt Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Property owner Wayne Ruben asks the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider remaining on State Street at a meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Farmers market move sparks vigorous debate

Sarasota Farmers Market vendors and customers aren’t eager to relocate a portion of the event, but many hope to avoid the headaches that come with construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Holmes honks her horn in protest of returning to schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota schools shift back to school plans

Board members push back start of school date and mandate face coverings.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 6, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee serves food at Brunch on the Bay

The 28th annual event was held Nov. 6.

  • Black Tie
Panther Ridge 9-year-old Ava Grady enjoys checking out the bears at A Country Bear Christmas at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2022
Country Bear Christmas sweet at honey in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch back in business in Myakka with A Country Bear Christmas after clearing damage done by Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler Ricker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Ricker

The Braden River High senior set a school record in the javelin Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scientists believe one of the artifacts found at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is the recipe for civilization's first key lime pie.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: 'Colony Man' civilization unearthed at resort-construction site

Ancient inhabitants of island unlike others of the paleo-indian period.

  • April Fools
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