Zach Murdock
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No easy fix to Sarasota's flood-prone roadways
Rising tides, increased development and ongoing construction lead to flooded roadways in downtown area → Read More
Sarasota police save woman who tried to jump from condo tower
Officer catches her by her belt as she hurled herself off 12th-floor balcony → Read More
Sarasota mayor intervened in Jabez Spann case on behalf of pastor
Sarasota Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie intervened in the investigation of missing Newtown teenager Jabez Spann when prosecutors attempted to contact a prominent Newtown pastor regarding the case in late September, according to public records. → Read More
Sarasota mayor intervened in Jabez Spann case on behalf of pastor
Sarasota Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie intervened in the investigation of missing Newtown teenager Jabez Spann when prosecutors attempted to contact a prominent Newtown pastor regarding the case in late September, according to public records. → Read More
World Rowing Championships brought $22.6 million to Florida, report finds
Report underscores success of signature event against long odds → Read More
Sarasota County sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile
SARASOTA COUNTY — Health department officials issued a warning late Friday that there is increased mosquito-borne disease activity in Sarasota County.Several sentinel chicken flocks have tested positive for West Nile virus infection, highlighting that the risk of transmission to humans has increased, according to a release from the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.Sarasota County… → Read More
Lift station project progresses as lawsuit looms large
City leaders have said they hope to recover $10 to $20 million from the lawsuit, but it's far from certain → Read More
Sarasota County to study paid parking on Siesta
SIESTA KEY — The paid parking trend that has swept over St. Armands and downtown Sarasota could be headed to Siesta Key next.Sarasota County is taking its first steps — albeit baby steps — to study whether to implement a paid parking program around iconic Siesta Beach and how that would work, should the county pursue it.A survey of 700 residents by the Siesta Key Association found 70 percent… → Read More
Experts: Climate change could mean stronger hurricanes
Following two historic hurricanes this summer, scientists, climatologists and local officials are raising the alarm that global climate change could be → Read More
Irma, Harvey have put more energy into impact of global warming
Following two historic hurricanes this summer, scientists, climatologists and local officials are raising the alarm that global climate change could be → Read More
Irma, Harvey have put more energy into impact of global warming
Following two historic hurricanes this summer, scientists, climatologists and local officials are raising the alarm that global climate change could be → Read More
All Faiths Food Bank distributes thousands of meals
Another 16 trucks filled with food for another 22,000 disaster relief food boxes are due in town → Read More
Sarasota County tightens rules for economic incentives
SARASOTA — Sarasota County is establishing new minimum standards for its suite of economic development tax incentives after a year of review and debate.The standards will require companies interested in tax rebates or property tax exemptions to create more than 10 jobs at higher-than-average wages and make at least $1 million in capital investments if they want to even qualify to apply, let… → Read More
Acquisition deals could pave way for Legacy Trail extension
The plan would require voters approve $65 million in borrowing for the project on ballots in November 2018. → Read More
Services for Sarasota's Paul Thorpe to be held Monday
SARASOTA — Services will be Monday for long-time Sarasota leader Paul Thorpe, affectionately known as "Mr. Downtown," who died Thursday morning.A service will be held at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church at 104 S. Pineapple Avenue in downtown.A burial service will follow at 1:45 p.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery at 9810 State Road 72.Community leaders and city officials over the past… → Read More
Paul Thorpe, 'Mr. Downtown' Sarasota, dies at 91
The legendary leader is remembered for his kindness and humility. → Read More
Mother who hid daughter's body in freezer gets 65 years
Keishanna Thomas of Bradenton pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of Janiya, 10, as part of a plea deal. → Read More
The City of Sarasota, a ransomware attack, ISIS and the FBI
It's a bizarre series of events that included an Islamic State propaganda video, Russian hacking and, ultimately, a criminal investigation. → Read More
Video: Sarasota city manager helps subdue man
Tom Barwin and two construction workers wrestle man accused of attempted robbery. → Read More
Sarasota County administrator to take top job on Longboat Key
Tom Harmer will be the next town manager. → Read More