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Ed Hunzeker has been the Manatee County administrator since 2006. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2017
Manatee Commission extends administrator's contract

Ed Hunzeker will stay on as Manatee County's top manager for another year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
BRSC to hold Holiday Camp

The Braden River Soccer Club will host the Kai O. Haaskivi Soccer Academy 2012 Holiday Camp from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9-11 a.m. Dec. 28-30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff needs permission from the city to move forward with plans for an apartment complex on Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Vengroff questions officials’ interest in housing project

Even as the City Commission stresses the need for cheaper housing in Sarasota, Harvey Vengroff says he’s gotten a cold reception to a proposed affordable apartment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Koplik shelves books on June 10, at the Longboat Library.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Calling All Bookworms

The Longboat Library, staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, is looking for helping hands. Open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, the library hopes to welcome new volunteers for the summer season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
Fall festival centers on Centre Shops

A planned fall festival could be the start of regular events for the Longboat Key shopping plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a press conference to discuss new COVID-19 regulations and the city's plans to give out 50,000 masks to the public. Residents can get masks at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
City mask requirements officially take effect

Sarasota officials hope an increased emphasis on face coverings — mandatory in the city, strongly encouraged in the county — will slow the spread of the coronavirus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Question mark lingers after ULI meeting

A committee will help the commission answer the question of what the Urban Land Institute should ask Longboat Key residents concerning the town's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior and Gulf Coast Flames forward Connor Nicholson controls the puck during the Blue Line tournament in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2019
Oh, captain: Cardinal Mooney senior helms three different teams

Cardinal Mooney senior Connor Nicholson leads two hockey teams in goals and anchors the Cougars boys soccer midfield

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The District at UTC, where the Super Target is located, falls within the project's overall boundaries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2014
Planning Commission recommends UTC changes

The Sarasota County Planning Commission raised concerns over traffic and wetland mitigation.

  • Sarasota
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In addition to the schedule delays, the Lift Station 87 project has also morphed from an underground structure in Luke Wood Park to an above-ground building.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Work on Lift Station 87 project could continue into 2020

Emails between engineers and city staff highlight more problems for a project plagued by setbacks.

  • Sarasota
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New Lynches Pub & Grub owners Jason and Lisa Burns with longtime owners Ethna and Chris Lynch, who opened Lynches Landing on Longboat Key in 1986, and then closed the restaurant to open Lynches Pub & Grub on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Lynches cash pot of gold for retirement

It’s not the end of the rainbow: The famous sisters behind Lynches Pub & Grub have their Irish eyes set on the easy life after 28 years as restaurant owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
June LeBell was the first female announcer on a major commercial classical music radio station. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Voices of Freedom concert will honor familiar voice

Choral Artists of Sarasota will honor June LeBell at its annual Fourth of July concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county plans to invest more than $20 million into the Braves complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
Visit Sarasota County backs Braves deal

The county's Tourist Development Council also endorsed using hotel taxes on a spring training complex for the Atlanta Braves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debbie, Lisa and Steve Simone opened the park in January.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Timberlane RV Park seeks expansion

The family-owned site on State Road 64 is ready for some new rigs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Lady Pirates draw even with Lady Tigers

The Braden River High girls soccer team tied Palmetto 1-1 in Class 4A-District 10 action Dec. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crystal Erberfeld watches closely as her dad, Dale Kingsland, pins a boutonniere on her date, Stirling Lamb. Erberfeld is a sophomore and Lamb is a junior.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 30, 2016
Was Pirates' prom perfect? Go ask Alice

Braden River students party to 'Alice in Wonderland' theme.

  • East County
  • News
A community reception will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, 1845 34th St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2012
City manager candidates arrive today

The city of Sarasota will welcome four city manager candidate finalists to Sarasota tonight and Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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