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Sarasota County Schools currently contracts with agencies like the Sarasota Police Department to provide security at schools, but as early as next year some students could see the district's own police force on campus.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 17, 2018
Sarasota County Schools to hire internal police force

After looking at the options, board members agree they'd rather start their own police force from the ground up than contract with local law enforcement agencies for security services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Devin Beede, 17, led a project to build and install seating at Fruitville Road Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
Boy Scout improves neighborhood park

Residents wanted to make some changes to Fruitville Road Park. Devin Beede, working to become an Eagle Scout, decided to help.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anna Brugmann Kory Souza’s custom motorcycle sits in his Lawton Drive body shop. It’s one of the eight bikes that Lambert, Souza and their Sarasota team will take on the cross-country ride.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota locals participate in cross-country charity ride

One local recounts how a 2,500 mile journey led her to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall

Whose development project proposal will Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners select? All unit owner eyes are on Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge Project also includes the widening of Fort Hamer Road and Upper Manatee River Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2016
Bridge creates path to prosperity

Entrepreneurs in Lakewood Ranch say the Fort Hamer Bridge could tap into a new market.

  • East County
  • News
North end Longboat Key resident Gianna Sparks, 13, gets on the bus every school day at the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drvie for a 30-minute ride to King Middle School in northwest Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
The $33.07 million lesson

With just 86 students enrolled in Sarasota and Manatee county schools, Longboat Key taxpayers pay a hefty bill for education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Engineer Alex DavisShaw believes residents will embrace alternate forms of transportation if given the opportunity.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
City works to steer residents to other modes of transportation

The city continues to work on addressing transportation issues, but will Sarasota residents embrace alternate methods of getting around town?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Corey Murphy tees off at Bobby Jones Golf Club — a municipal-owned course to which the city is attempting to attract more visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
What does the future hold for Bobby Jones Golf Club?

Amid privatization talks, the committee tasked with mapping out a plan for the long-term viability of Bobby Jones is keeping all its options on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lido Key resident David Riedlinger believes the Lido pavilion can be improved and remain a public asset.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
Lido residents resist pavilion privatization

The city will make a decision regarding the future of the Lido Pavilion this month. David Riedlinger is working to ensure it remains a publicly run facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Hagan Brody.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Hagen Brody

At-large candidate Hagen Brody shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Matthew kept up a steady drizzle Friday as surveyor crew chief Mike Wheeler, of Hyatt Survey Geographic Data Specialists of Bradenton, peered through his gear at the intersection of Cutter Drive and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 12, 2016
Critical Longboat Key utility survey underway

Survey will map out where underground utilities will go and help determine how much it will cost to put them there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior setter Annie Shaw and her mother, Laurie Shaw, fight back tears during player introductions on Senior Night.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball player's Senior Night is made unforgettable

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Donna Dunio said everyone is born with a different nature, and hers has been to be on duty. But now, she'         s entering retirement looking forward to learning more about herself and her family.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2017
Dunio leaves legacy with Aging in Paradise as she retires

Dunio's final day as the executive director of Aging in Paradise was April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents say their legal action isn'  t obstructing the dredge project, but Lido residents disagree.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Legal battles mount over Big Pass

Residents on Siesta Key and Lido Key are taking legal action to support their stance on the proposed dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Justin DeMutiis
  • A time to celebrate |
  • April 23, 2017
Just Married: Kim Goldberg and Christian Poslock

The college friends-turned-sweethearts married on March 11 at The Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 midfielder Liam Wahlstrom gets control of the ball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2016
Premier Sports Campus the big winner in Showcase

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Australian group Gravity and Other Myths will perform at the eighth annual Ringling International Arts Festival.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2016
Scene and Heard

Get the latest in the world of A+E

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
It would cost up to $20 million to convert 7.5 miles of the railroad system in Sarasota County to bike trails to connect the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2016
UPDATE: Legacy Trail extension may get state funding

Sarasota County staff — and 10 Gulf Coast transit organizations — are lobbying for state funding that could support stretching the popular trail system into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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