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Community Haven CEO Marla Doss has worked at the agency since 1985.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Creating a Haven

As Community Haven celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, its leaders launch plans for the next 60 years.

  • East County
  • News
Nicholas Papazian
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 28, 2014
Caps and Gowns

Caps off to the graduating class of 2014. Read on about what these shining stars have planned for their future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Laurey Stryker
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2014
Social Studies: Dr. Laurey Stryker

Walking through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Dr. Laurey Stryker discusses her lifelong passion for education and her enthusiasm for hiking.

  • Arts + Culture
Soto’s Optical owner Ron Soto said he hopes to focus on improving the cleanliness and safety of downtown as a member of the DID board.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
New DID board member brings merchant's perspective

Ron Soto, owner of Soto's Optical and president of the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, is the newest member of the Downtown Improvement District Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margaret and Bill Wise. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 18, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; "He saved the Asolo. He really did"; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2013
Downtown businesses seek to combat vagrancy issue

The Downtown Improvement District and merchants along Main Street are considering bringing in additional security to ward off vagrancy troubles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano. University Park resident Sandy Chase co-authored a story about the difficulties of keeping New Year's resolutions — "The Resolutionary War."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Resolution revolution

Two women join forces for their recently released book to fight the war on New Year's resolutions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Businesses weigh in on SCAT relocation

More prominent downtown figures have stepped forward to ask the county to consider moving the city's SCAT bus transfer station, but not everybody is on board with the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Richardson
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer D.K. Morton spent 13 years traveling around the world, and says moving back to Sarasota in 1983 was the best decision he ever made. This year, Morton celebrates 30 years working at Morton’s Gourmet Market.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 21, 2013
Gourmet Guru

After 30 years of working at Morton's Gourmet Market, D.K. Morton can truly say there's no place like home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Puppy Town on South Tamiami Trail is one area pet retailer that would be affected by the proposed ordinance.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Pressure mounts against area puppy shops

An area animal-rights advocacy group pushes for a county ordinance to crack down on what it claims is the inhumane treatment of animals in area pet stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering The building at 5242 and 5238 Ocean Blvd. includes three rental apartments.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 30, 2014
Siesta Village rental units clear hurdle

The new building at the former site of Napoli's Pizza will include a ground-level retail space and three second-story transient accommodations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway Parking spaces along Hillview Street fill up quickly during peak hours, forcing some employees and customers to leave their cars in residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
Southside struggles with parking woes

The scarcity of undeveloped land in Southside Village leaves it without a solution to its long-time parking dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kurt Schultheis A sign appeared over the weekend in Whitney Beach Plaza announcing a new liquor store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Liquor store on tap for Whitney Beach

North end residents could get a liquor store within 60 to 90 days, leaving just one question: What about the bar?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Walter Williams |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

America's poverty is poverty of the spirit

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A rendering of the Owen's Fish Camp restaurant that is being constructed at Center Point in Lakewood Ranch. The restaurant has a targeted opening date of August-September 2022.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 14, 2021
Owens Fish Camp breaks ground at Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch

Owens Fish Camp begins vertical construction in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 23, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Well, it was dark

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Bobby Jones Golf Club closed to golfers in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Advisory panel supports Bobby Jones redevelopment plans

City commissioners plan special meeting Monday to consider components of plan to build new golf course, set aside land for nature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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