The program began Nov. 6 and is already being looked at as a model for other cities.
Linda Holland is running for City Commissioner at-large in the 2013 municipal race.
City to review final report this month of investigation looking into security flaws and breaches into information technology system.
Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota to receive the Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award.
The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association will have a Sarasota City Commission candidate forum featuring 5 of the 6 candidates.
HuB poll asked city residents who they would vote for in the upcoming election and inquired about key Sarasota election issues.
Laurel Street and U.S. 301 land plus the former Sarasota Police headquarters site are under study as a dog park location to serve Payne Park dog community.
Affordable housing project replaces blighted Mediterranean Apartments in north Sarasota.
Nik Wallenda will have to gain approval from Florida Department of Transportation to walk on a wire over Tamiami Trail on Jan. 29.
Nik Wallenda hopes to walk in Sarasota from the Marina Tower building toward the Unconditional Surrender statue on Jan. 29.
Watch the President Barack Obama speech today to mark his second term in office.
The Associated Press has published a story detailing Sarasota's recent dealings with homelesness.
Bernadette DiPino is Sarasota's first female police chief in its 110-year history.
A new study attempts to rank the sexual health of every state in the nation and Washington, D.C, while gauging how social issues and state law affect sexual health.
The City Commission meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Postal Service study says that it would save $9.5 million annually by sending Manatee and Sarasota counties' mail to Fort Myers.
A petition with more than 37,000 signatures to allow the Sunshine State to withdraw from the United States has been denied.
Gallery is located inside the Federal Building on Orange Avenue.
Library will relocate to a smaller space while a new library is being built.
Playground is first-ever for the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhoods.
Suzanne Atwell, Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, Linda Holland, Kelvin Lumpkin and Pete Theisen will appear on the ballot.
Walmart Stores issued a statement Tuesday reacting to the City Commission's decision to grant a de novo hearing on the Ringling Walmart.
Sarasota can create and enforce its own ordinance on loud music from cars now that a state law was overturned.
Council votes 4-1 to schedule a de novo hearing to consider whether the approval of the Walmart site plan should be repealed.
If the City Commission approves to hold a de novo hearing, commission could still affirm Planning Board's decision to OK the Walmart.
The price of postage to send a letter is increasing to 46 cents on Jan. 27.
Visit Sarasota County will hold three meetings for public input for the county's five-year tourism plan.
City officials estimate about 12,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the Hudson Bayou.
John Lege III, finance director for the City of Ocala, will replace the retiring Chris Lyons at Sarasota City Hall.
Vice Mayor Willie Shaw will also discuss the development of the Marian Anderson Place brownfield site.
A special post office box has been established for those wishing to send condolences to Newtown, Conn.
Sarasota city and government offices are closed for New Year's Day.
Booker High student Carlos Salcido earns school credit while picking up the trash with the Sarasota city Public Works crew in the mornings.
The Rev. Kelvin Lumpkin is vying for one of two at-large Sarasota City Commission seats.
U.S. Coast Guard members stationed in St. Pete are set to use a newer and safer warning device for boaters.
Charley Richards' work to provide housing for adults who have disabilities was recognized by the Tampa Bay Lightning with a $50,000 donation.
Make sure you water your tree and make sure those Christmas lights aren't frayed.
Unincorporated Sarasota will have its trees picked up this week. Remember to remove your lights and decorations.
Sarasota garbage collection will be affected for Christmas and New Year's Day.
A portion of Orange Avenue is now open after a drainage project.