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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 22, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel resumes garden lunches

Outdoor lunches provide a safer way for friends to gather during the pandemic.

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  • October 22, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 22

Scott Veix captured this red-shouldered hawk taking off on Gatewood Drive in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 22

Michael Krusinski captured this incoming storm over Siesta Key.

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  • October 22, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 22

Karin Shillus captured this great blue heron fishing on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 22, 2020
Army Corps to accept public comment on proposed fish farm

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will accept public comment through Nov. 19.

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Vice Chair and Planning and Zoning board member Ken Marsh submitted his letter of resignation on Oct. 14.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • October 22, 2020
Ken Marsh resigns from Planning and Zoning Board

Ken Marsh submitted his resignation letter on Oct. 14.

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If approved, a 170-room would sit on one acre of land just south of Siesta Key Village.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 22, 2020
Residents worry hotel proposals will change nature of Siesta Key

In response to plans for three large hotels on the island, a coalition of Siesta Key residents has formed in opposition.

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Michaela Mattes won the 1A girls 500-yard freestyle in 2019. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Dive in

Swimmers forge ahead despite lack of competitions.

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In a series of conceptual sketches, architect Dan Lear said St. Armands medians and sidewalks could be configured with different amenities including seating, lighting, games and more. Images courtesy DSDG Architects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2020
St. Armands Circle landowners discuss streetscape, zoning initiatives

From sidewalk lounge seating to a new hotel, St. Armands stakeholders are in the early stages of evaluating a suite of changes to the shopping district.

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Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.22.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Sarasota County Cares Team
  • October 22, 2020
Help is Here for Individuals and Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

Help is Here for Individuals and Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 21, 2020
Amid protests, school board extends face mask requirement

The policy will sunset June 30 unless the board votes to end it earlier.

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Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby told the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance on Wednesday that the $130 million Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park will break ground Nov. 13.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2020
Mote Marine announces Nov. 13 groundbreaking for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Groundbreaking for Mote's $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasosta was moved from September to Nov. 13 due to the bidding process for first phase construction.

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The land purchased by the county will increase the remaining lifespan of the landfill on Lena Road from 16 years to an estimated 22 years.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
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Kendall Stanley and Margot Murphy. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High School students leave their mark on campus

Lakewood Ranch students enjoy annual senior tradition.

  • East County
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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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A feather banner is anchored next to the sidewalk on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Longboat Key staff are preparing an amendment that could prohibit that type of sign by refining the definition of flag in town code.
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Official renderings for the multiplex will be completed after the site boundaries are finalized, but this rendering offers a glimpse of what the facility at Premier Sports Campus North could look like.
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