City commissioners' vote moves the IT department from under the management of the city manager to the office of the city auditor and clerk.
Event director says city commission's decision to change rules for applicants would spell an end to the street painting festival.
A new county policy taking effect this year says appointed county committee and board members can only serve three successive terms.
During a city commission budget workshop in July, commissioners said park users need to share more of the financial burden with the city.
A proposed ordinance, if passed, would side with developers when there are 'conflicts' in the city's zoning codes.
Seven years ago, planning began for a new Gulf Gate Library, on Wednesday a site was selected.
While a big jump in one-time fares remains, the increase in daily and monthly passes was trimmed.
Three insiders get bumped up, one “interim” becomes “permanent,” and a new senior position is filled.
The Sarasota County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass the 2011-12 budget.
A precautionary air quality health noticed was issued Tuesday evening after "unhealthy for sensitive groups" of ozone levels were detected. This air advisory is in effect until dusk today.
Fiscal adviser tells the county commission that bond ratings are stable and could be climb back a notch.
Each week we'll give you a brief update to road construction projects in the area.
Staffers outnumber speakers 20-to-1 at county’s public hearing on next year’s budget.
Last week representatives from the two schools presented updated master plans at the North Trail Redevelopment meeting.
A proposed ordinance would silence city planners in disagreements with developers over interpretations of zoning rules. It goes to the city planning board Wednesday.
A tribute to those who died on September 11, 2001 – and those who died trying to save others – was unveiled in Sarasota ten years later.
Booker Elementary School teacher Celestine Campbell prayed with President George W. Bush just moments after he told the world two planes had flown into the World Trade Center.
There are several 9/11 memorials and ceremonies along the Suncoast this weekend.
Booker Elementary teacher Clesha Henry will never forget being in the room when President George W. Bush told the world that the United States was under attack.
Sarasota City Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to approve fiscal year 2012's budget, according to staff's recommendation.
Commission directed staff to create an entirely new policy for summer youth grant programs and to not give out nine previously approved CRA grants unless the organization could come up with two years of audited financial statements.
County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to make sure laid off employees get the first notice for new job openings by sending out an email to notify them when a position is open.
'It went from being a very positive high time and talking about education to being the downward despair in a 24 hour period,' said school board member Jane Goodwin. 'I felt almost every emotion that I could experience.'
On Sept. 11, 2001 our nation was changed forever. Do you remember where you were when you heard a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center?
Sarasota City Commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings on the city's budget tonight.
A Call to Artist is underway requesting individual artists, groups or organizations to submit examples of their work for consideration for the program.
The CEO of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport talks about the changes that have been made in security since 9/11.
The city cut the ribbon Friday on the new Robert L. Taylor complex in north Sarasota.
Sarasota County discovered a water main break Wednesday night in the area of Coronado and Cross Creek drives. This afternoon it has discovered another break in that area.
The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, a 44,000 square foot facility just north of Martin Luther King Boulevard on 301 is opening its doors to the public on Friday.
On Tuesday evening at New College, hundreds of Suncoast residents came out to share their thoughts on the state's every-10-year redistricting process.
The city announced Tuesday that city meetings are now available for download on smart phones and iPads.
Mark Thiele has been named as the manager. He had been the procurement manager for Cape Coral since 2007.
On Sunday Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann said that maybe the recent earthquake and hurricane are signs to politicians to cut spending. Her camp later said the comment was a joke.
A piece of the World Trade Center was installed at Sarasota Police HQ this week and will be unveiled Sunday, Sept. 11.
The only active female presidential candidate visited Sarasota on Sunday with her plan to cut government spending and programs.
The price of gold rose above $1,800 per ounce this month. Local experts and Sarasota merchants comment on what that trend means.
The headhunter will hold three sessions in Sarasota to hear what citizens want in their next county administrator
The city’s finance office opens a window to citizen examination of municipal revenues and expenses. Here’s a roadmap to get there.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is chair and founder of the House Tea Party Caucus.