Rental assistance fund hits milestone of $10 million disbursed
money was received from the U.S. Department of Treasury during … The program has averaged about $250,000 disbursed each week … “The relationship between us and our clerk and comptroller’s …
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2 weeks ago
World of Wonder Academy showcases students' art in Lakewood Ranch
Kristina Claxton while she talks about her art projects … week, the class reads a book about a theme, such as kindness … Hope was so proud to show us her artwork." After viewing …
Schools
1 day ago
PopStroke opens its entertainment and restaurant complex in Sarasota
lengths and the longest putt is about 100 feet. The greens will … said. "This is perfect for us. There will be millions of …
News
2 weeks ago
Data Dump event in Lakewood Ranch keeps toxins out of the environment
which was surprising for us," Sidler said. "We normally … said. “So when I got the notice about this, I jumped all over it.” … though, according to Lawler, about 95% of all material is recycled …
News
3 weeks ago
Gene Witt Elementary principal retires after 39 years in education in Manatee County
“Letting people know you care about them, letting them know you’re … well as the good. All of us have had personal conflict …
Schools
2 weeks ago
Town commissioners set to meet with county leaders
don’t want them forgetting aboutus," Commissioner Mike Haycock … 45) Pedestrian bridges over U.S. 41 (ranked No. 76) The town … took place in December, with about 1,700 riders. Since the first …
News
3 weeks ago
Sarasota alights on bridge holiday plan
initially some confusion about whether such a thing was … that up. “They reassured us it was no issue whatsoever …
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3 weeks ago
Nurse Susan Barber Honored for 20+ Years on the Frontlines of Fighting Child Abuse
on Christmas Day. "I think about that every Christmas Eve …
Neighbors
3 weeks ago
Giving Challenge harkens back to pre-pandemic landscape
will be sharing information about the opera's programs for … that comes through allows us to provide more therapies,” … quality they deserve. It helps us operate from year to year …
News
3 weeks ago
The rumble over Rumble
Sarasota County Commission was about to sign a contract with a … once again.” For many of us, that would be welcome relief … harvest or collect information about users of the Forum or use …
Opinion
3 weeks ago
Longboat leaders lay out hopes for county library teamwork
governance is stable if you think about some of the things in other … important. But if they give us a bookmobile, I just don't … is an uphill struggle for us to get the county to participate …
News
3 weeks ago
Lakewood Ranch tennis players win USTA doubles national title
rollerskating." There was something about tennis that convinced her … together. "I'm proud of us," Navas said. "It's a testament … out to San Diego to support us and the rest were all following …
Sports
3 weeks ago
Lakewood Ranch woman raises money for her home country of Ukraine
Schultz, watching the news about the beginning of the war … it’s hard to travel (to the U.S. from Ukraine).” Her father …
Neighbors
3 weeks ago
Composer journeys out of this world with ecological libretto
“Marcus has worked with us before over the past decade,” … but he does fret a little about the lost context of the events … hoped to raise consciousness about the fragility of the planet …
Music
3 weeks ago
Big update on deck for 17th Street Park
the project will require about $30 million while the entire … and accomplish them. For us, you guys do a great job … continued. “It will benefit us, our local community and …
News
3 weeks ago
Longboat Key Turtle Watch patrollers start preseason walks
orchid blooms. “It’s about three-quarters bloomed now,” … season. “When we have more of us (early in the season), someone … positive and that’s what good about the beginning of the year.” …
Neighbors
3 weeks ago
CERT training builds skills needed for a safer community
slabs, Gamble taught the class about cribbing and blocking. Cribbing … to make sure it's safe for us,” Roger said. Roger's team did … So that's the great part about training. The more training …
News
3 weeks ago
Fruitville Commons a beautiful regional project but not really a walkable community
and approved in 2014 for about 420 acres adjacent to I-75 … theme. So back to that point about Fruitville Commons' layout … wouldn't appeal to many of us. In my eyes, it appears the …
Opinion
3 weeks ago
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions
decision,” Vishal Kakkad said about the website. “If you want … real-time and historical data about the use of traffic lights … University Parkway, State Road 64, US 41 and DeSoto Bridge …
News
3 weeks ago
Sand Cay hosts annual Easter egg hunt
About 50 kids descended upon the … About 50 kids descended upon the … based on age. There were about 500 eggs hidden around the …
Neighbors
1 month ago