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Siesta residents hope to stop the installation of a light at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C, which the construction of Siesta Promenade is contingent on.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 25, 2021
Siesta residents seek to block Promenade traffic light

Residents hope that stopping a light installation at Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C will mean the end of Siesta Promenade.

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The Black Muse student program allowed students artists of African descent to visually explore their heritage and culture.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 25, 2021
Young artists explore their culture

The 2021 Student Black Muse program expands to include a student category.

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After announcing plans in 2018 to move out of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the orchestra has not yet identified a site to build a new music hall.
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  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2021
City revisits orchestra venue discussion

Orchestra supporters and park advocates will be watching closely as the City Commission revisits a conversation about building a music hall in the Payne Park area.

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The county hopes to open the first phase of the trail extension later this year, with the entire project finished in 2022.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2021
Property owners get cash for Legacy Trail land

Although some land claims are still pending resolution, that won’t affect the county’s plans to construct the northern extension of the Legacy Trail into Payne Park.

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City staff added new projects to the priority list from the Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan, including a proposed redesign for 10th Street.
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  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2021
City identifies transportation project priorities

Roundabouts, trails and complete streets highlight staff’s plans for the future, though officials have differing thoughts on the most important projects.

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A rendering shows new tennis courts adjacent to a courtyard area between two residential buildings proposed for the Bath and Racquet site. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
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  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2021
Bath and Racquet plans headed back to Commission

Despite endorsements from city staff and the Planning Board, some residents remain concerned about plans to add more than 200 residences to the fitness center property.

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Accessory dwelling units such as this Laurel Park residence are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the commission is following expert recommendations to permit them citywide.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2021
Commission backs accessory dwellings citywide

Despite some resident concerns, officials are optimistic allowing small secondary residences on single-family properties will help address an affordable housing shortage.

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  • February 25, 2021
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 24, 2021
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce puts on outdoor party at Van Wezel

Chamber restaurants and businesses were on display at the annual party.

  • Sarasota
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The Cougars are going to the state title game. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball advances to state title game

The Cougars defeated The Master's Academy 47-32 Wedesday in Lakeland.

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  • David Conway
  • February 24, 2021
Sarasota hosts vaccine clinic at Van Wezel this weekend

About 4,000 doses will be administered as part of a 13,000 dose delivery that arrived this week.

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A ShredQuick truck shredded paper documents at the town of Longboat Key's community open house in March 2020. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 24, 2021
Longboat Key plans for document-shredding event

The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon on March 18.

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Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes is one of three candidates for the county's acting administrator role. A decision will likely be made March 9.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County will evaluate three candidates for acting administrator

Former Sarasota Commissioner Charles Hines not a slam dunk as other candidates come into the picture.

  • East County
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Xan Wilson and Mariah Esparza. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 24, 2021
Kiddies celebrate Mardi Gras in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch introduces new celebration to children.

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Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is under investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, which received a complaint Monday from Sarasota-based paralegal consultant Michael Barfield.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigating Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh under investigation after complaint filed by Michael Barfield

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