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Sarasota resident Devin Rutkowski led a campaign against the city's backflow preventer policy, but officials were unswayed by his objections.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
Backlash doesn't change city's backflow preventer policy

Despite pushback from businesses who think the city’s regulations are too strict, the City Commission stood behind a system it believes is protecting Sarasota’s water supply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Lynne Talbot Grimshaw

Lynne Talbot Grimshaw, 85, of Sara- sota, entered eternal life on March 26, in the loving care of her husband and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Joseph Kelly.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joey Arnold.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
A+E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2016.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Andrew Basco, sales associate for Pulte Homes, said interest has been high for the developer'  s Shoreview project, the first to open in Waterside.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 10, 2017
Builders bank on new community in Sarasota County

Lake access will be a big selling point at Waterside

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2018
Gamma Xi Boule Foundation celebrates love ritz-style

Valentine at The Ritz was held on Feb. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwoman Tomeika Hunter-Koski and Debra Flynt-Garrett
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 16, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes groovy

The Let's Get It On Gala was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota ball player moves into MLB coaching job

Sarasota native Kyle Snyder joins the Tampa Bay Rays as pitching coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa and Dr. Charles Loewe with Judith and Chairman Steve Altier
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2019
Local American Cancer Society supporters shine bright at gala

Starry Night Soiree was held Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota named one of the happiest cities in the U.S.

National Geographic ranked the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region as the 14th happiest in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 13, 2018
SMHF starts 2018 on a high note with successful Hospital Gala

The inaugural Hospital Gala raised more than $800,000 on Jan. 13 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 14, 2019
Community calls for action as Bowden agrees to step down

The school board will vote on a "mutual separation agreement" that would terminate Bowden's contract Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Unit 202 at Sarasota's One88 condominium recently  sold for $2.8 million
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 30, 2017
One88 condominium sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 30, 2015
Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Calibrated traffic signals, roundabouts, $6.2 million in improvements along U.S. 41 near the Ringling Bridge pinch point south of Fruitville, alternative transit and parking garages are just a few solutions to gridlock.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 13, 2016
WELCOME BACK: Seasonal traffic continues on Longboat

Calibrated signals, roundabouts, $6.2 million in improvements along U.S. 41, alternative transit and parking garages are just a few gridlock solutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie McKenney, right, teaches her Birdies class before hitting the putting green.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2019
Merger brings renewed focus on youth golf

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
William Hartvigsen, a freshman at Sarasota High, is following in his brother's footsteps.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailors runner has eyes on his brother's times

Sailors freshman William Hartvigsen started running because of his brother Ben's success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A saltwater lagoon is central to the property.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2020
Buyers claim more than half of St. Regis condos

Deposits taken on 39 of the planned 69 units at Longboat Key project, developer says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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