University Park News

Ikebana International, Sarasota held its annual holiday luncheon at the club Dec.

Dozens of congregations have taken root in the Lakewood Ranch area, often moving from rented space in schools or commercial buildings, and eventually moving into their own brick-and-mortar structures.

The new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel officially opened Dec. 2 off University Parkway.

Brevard school officials want to rezone thousands more students than required to comply with agreements with local governments -- a move they admit would bring more disruption now but could reduce the chance of going through the painful process again in the next few years.

Several new businesses are opening in East Manatee, including a martial arts emporium and a Hampton Inn that is nearly ready to host its first guests.

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. Pei Wei Asian Diner has opened recently in University Center in Sarasota.

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 5:14 p.m. Pei Wei Asian Diner has opened at 8511 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Center, University Park.

Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the top-ten lists on South Florida's campus radio stations.

School officials last week said they would attempt to eliminate existing "enclaves," or isolated pockets of students who are bused to schools several miles away from their homes as part of redistricting.

At least 120 children who live closest to University Park Elementary don't attend class there, even though the school is more than 20 percent under its capacity.

Tree Hill Nature Center will go from music to boos during two separate events from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Norm Luppino has more than 20 years experience in the Manatee County Planning Department.

William Gaston is in police custody. - Sounds like Miami-Dade Police killed two birds with one stone yesterday morning.

Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the top-ten lists on South Florida's campus radio stations.

Craig Cerreta was enjoying a glass of wine Sunday and at the same time contributing to the Racing Dog Rescue Project, one of his favorite charities.

Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the top-ten lists on South Florida's campus radio stations.

What did you like most about the car: It was an extension of myself and it was my best friend.

Now that La Roux has fallen from the top, French electro-rock band Pony Pony Run Run has taken the number one spot.

Deputies are looking for whoever broke into at least five vehicles in the University Park and University Place neighborhoods overnight Thursday, according to a sheriff's press release.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for clues in the East County latest rash of car burglaries.