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

Nearly a year after their son, Robert, was kidnapped from the family business at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Pamela and Thomas Wiles think he is still alive and are willing to work with the kidnappers to get him back. ...more

February 28, 2009

Nearly a year after their son, Robert, was kidnapped from the family business at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Pamela and Thomas Wiles believe he is still alive and are willing to work with the kidnappers to get him back. ...more

February 26, 2009

I am the vice president of our homeowners association. We live in villas, not condominiums. Can two married people living together under the same roof both serve on the association's board at the same time? Is there any difference if they are condominiums or villas? ...more

January 11, 2009

Former Mayor Joe Johnston III wants to get back on the city council. ...more

August 30, 2008

Jason Sharp says his hometown means a lot to him. ...more

July 4, 2008

SHARPS SAYS HE WANTS TO GIVE BACK ...more

July 3, 2008

A month after their son was kidnapped in Lakeland, Thomas and Pamela Wiles have dramatically increased a reward for information on his whereabouts. ...more

May 2, 2008

More than 300 volunteers watered plants, mulched, weeded and cleaned up the Mabry Elementary School campus, 4201 Estrella St., on Oct. 6 at the annual Fall Campus Beautification Day. ...more

October 20, 2007