Near the Ringling Causeway Bridge it didn't take long to spot a homeowner soaking his lawn about 11 a.m. today. It was a violation of two watering rules. The restrictions allow watering on Tuesdays or Thursdays only, based on even or odd addresses. Restrictions also bar watering any day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. "I think our residents have been very responsive," said Javier Vargas of the city of Sarasota Public Works Department. ...more

March 27, 2009

Brochures and Web sites might be helpful, but Sarasota residents have a new way to stay on top of the latest news about their city. ...more

February 23, 2009

The Highlands County Habitat for Humanity affiliate has filled a brand new position, hiring John Hawthorne as chief operating officer to oversee its finances, home construction and ReStore operations. ...more

December 12, 2008

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota agreed today to end negotiations with the Boston Red Sox over a possible relocation of the team's spring training complex from Fort Myers to Sarasota. ...more

October 14, 2008

The small town of Lavonia, along Interstate 85 in northeast Georgia, has the right idea about how to handle undesirable businesses that peddle flesh and clutter interstate highways with sexually suggestive billboards: If you can't shut them down legally, buy them out. ...more

September 8, 2008

That next cigarette could cost you $97. But only on Siesta Public Beach, at least for now. ...more

June 7, 2008

A grassroots effort seeks to make Brooksville a bellwether of a new voting system. ...more

May 27, 2008

SARASOTA - For some local "American Idol" watchers, there is no question Booker High School graduate Syesha Mercado will make the final three tonight. "She will be coming home on Friday for a celebration," declared Mayor Lou Ann Palmer late Tuesday night after watching Syesha sing "Proud Mary" and "A Change Is Gonna Come." ...more

May 7, 2008

A city councilman wants to change Tampa's campaign finance laws to help rein in the "ridiculous" spending during municipal elections. ...more

February 25, 2008

Former Tribune correspondent and longtime Sarasota resident Bob Ardren died Tuesday of cancer, said his longtime companion of 24 years, Cathy Ciccolella. He was 67. ...more

January 2, 2008