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Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 2

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Wilkinson Elementary performs their chorus and recorder ensemble.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 6, 2018
Performances ring in the holidays at The Ringling

The Ringling Holiday Splendor brought out local schools to amp up the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Parents line up in front of school board chambers to show disdain of the district's mask policy.  Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 2, 2020
Parents file lawsuit against district's face mask policy

The lawsuit invokes the Florida Constitution and Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka as reasons why the policy should be stopped.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 1, 2019
Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Veterans Day breakfast sends out a call to action

Retired Sergeant Major tells gathering communities must help veterans

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County has its own water supply.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2017
Manatee County to discuss future of water

Manatee, state officials plan aquifer recharge project.

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park will host a sunrise service for Crosspointe Christian Church.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2016
Sunrise services on horizon for Easter

Four East County churches will offer sunrise services.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Library Assistant Supervisor Mary Frueh is one of many library staff members who have helped register seniors for the vaccine through library computer workstations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 3, 2021
More help for Manatee County seniors to register for vaccine

Libraries and Elder Helpline aid Manatee County seniors struggling to register for COVID-19 vaccine.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Millman lounges on Banyan Theater Company's "The Sty of the Blind Pig" set in the Cook Theatre — a stage with which he's extremely familiar.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2014
Storied Turnaround

Director Howard Millman prepares to open Banyan Theater Company's 'Collected Stories.' The man who saved Asolo Repertory Theatre from closing twice has a few stories of his own.

  • Arts + Culture
Peggy Christ lives along the Braden River and often sits out with her dog, Nicky, on the patio. She said a bridge would be an asset to the community.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 4, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Timothy Williamson, a freshman at SMA, is leading the Eagles to an undefeated start.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2018
Freshman boys golfer leading the way at SMA

Timothy Williamson, a freshman at Sarasota Military Academy, is leading the way for the Eagles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction crews are building a roundabout at the intersection near the Sarasota Quay site. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2020
Fruitville Road closure to continue near U.S. 41

Although eastbound lanes on Fruitville Road at U.S. 41 were scheduled to reopen today, construction will keep all lanes closed for a few more days.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2019
UnidosNow empowers Latino community with Noche Latina

Noche Latina 2019 was held Oct. 27 at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe location.

  • Black Tie
Trevor Lovett, Kirsten, Charlene and Bob Schmitt at the Schmitt's home in Summerfield. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
  • News
Janet Mixon has noticed more plants blooming since last year when she and her husband, Dean, started using a new all-natural treatment on their crops — AgriSolv.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 19, 2014
Mixon puts 'green' in 'green thumb'

After losing plants to psyllid insects, Dean and Janet Mixon find a new way to deter the pest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Following the reopening of the Sarasota Farmers Market this summer with social distancing guidelines in place, market officials are opposed to the prospect of another group operating on the same footprint downtown. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2020
Downtown group rejects mid-week farmers market proposal

Although the Downtown Improvement District declined to fund a start-up “micro-market,” board members encouraged the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider weekday events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 30, 2020
Myakka City Elementary's literacy night one for the books

Myakka City Elementary's literacy night one for the books

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Groups unite for community-building in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Rotary, Alliance hold annual networking event.

  • East County
  • News
MCAT riders will see different far rates and routes later this year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
MCAT riders to see change in fares, extended bus routes

At their meeting June 17, Manatee County Commissioners approved higher fares and extended bus routes for MCAT riders.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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