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The interactive touch-screen kiosk units cost $50,000 each. The city has not settled on how many units it might want, or where the kiosks would go.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
City tests interactive wayfinding kiosks

The city is developing a technology-focused program to help people get around town.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District originally envisioned a sign extending over Main Street as an entry point into downtown, though the group is now interested in considering a variety of options for the scale of any project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rhonda Montminy and Arnold Simonsen
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2019
Arnold Simonsen remembered as a gentle giant with big heart

The Longboat resident who donated millions to various Sarasota organizations died at age 88.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rick Johnson hammers his knife into shape before it cools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Withstanding the heat: Sarasota man forges love for knife-making

Sarasota man hones his blade smithing craft, lands a role on The History Channel's "Forged in Fire."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mill Creek's Chloe Craciun plays with a puzzle after attending story time at the Braden River Library Sept. 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

  • East County
  • News
Friends of the East Manatee Library at Lakewood Ranch secretary Alice Baumann,  Vice-president Joan Muschamp and treasurer Karen Mann say they are excited about the changes in funding for the library. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Future Lakewood Ranch library gets infuse of funding

More sales tax revenue may mean bigger library in East County.

  • East County
  • News
The town used a 30-foot light pole along Bee Ridge Road as an example of a dark-painted aluminum pole. The flag pole is 25 feet high,
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2019
Town moves ahead with heights for small-cell poles

Longboat Key leaders take a critical step in the design of their town's underground utilities and upgraded cell service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County officials will consider the Siesta Promenade project at public hearings in November and December.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Early temple leaders at the congregation's groundbreaking in May 1983. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel reflects on 40 years

The temple has become the center for Jewish living on Longboat Key with educational programming for all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tara Golf and Country Club resident Martha Brandon flips through old photos with friends at Tara over the last 30 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Tara Golf and Country Club celebrates 30 years of family

Anniversary celebration includes tournaments, a dinner dance and fireworks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 6, 2019
New Sarasota condo includes a pool on each floor

The Beacon, which is set to begin construction at the end of summer, will comprise six private residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director Emily Levin (front) with troupe members, from left,  Colin Scaife,  Wayne Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldman, John Wilbur, Nanci Rand,  Lynn Means, Paula Morrissey and Tony Stanol. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2018
Early Bird Special Improv Troupe makes comedy cross generational lines

For The Early Bird Special Improv Troupe, age is just a number and comedy knows no boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club East is experiencing a lot of growth. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
Ranch surges ahead in rankings

Mid-year new home sales put Lakewood Ranch in the top five nationally.

  • East County
  • News
If passed, the referendum could bring a 120-unit hotel on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Michael Hodges |
  • August 10, 2016
Before allowing a hotel, fix the traffic jams

Never in our 40-plus years as residents of Longboat Key have we been exposed to such an infrastructure failure as now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hannah Joyner.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Booker High gymnast chooses life over former dreams

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pete and Carla Rowan and Georgia and Craig Walters have organized Keep Longboat Special to tackle island-wide issues.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2016
Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Keep Longboat Special aims to block development of a hotel proposed at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 3, 2016
Residents question revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The Fabulous Lipitones'

FST's newest production is living in harmony.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ly Tran and Fatima Moon are the partners behind Moon & Co. Eyewear, the first tenant to move into the new retail space at 1500 State St.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Mixed-use projects land commercial tenants

Throughout downtown, a new wave of residential developments also feature retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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