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Manatee County's Acting Director of Public Safety Jacob Saur said the county will train existing employees for the 3-1-1 program, so the budget impact is minimal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2019
Help on the line in Manatee County

Manatee County readies to institute 3-1-1 information call center.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy's Bar-B-Q opened July 1 for customers in Lakewood Ranch at Lorraine Corners. It eventually will replace the store at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which will offer pre-prepared options for Nancy's Bar-B-Q customers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2019
Nancy's Bar-B-Q opens new Lakewood Ranch location

Nancy's Bar-B-Q opens new Lakewood Ranch location

  • East County
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Town Consultant Mark Porter addresses Longboat Key residents on plans for underground utilities work Monday morning.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 1, 2019
Longboat Key preps residents for underground utilities project

The well-attended meeting informed audience members of processes, timetables and possible inconveniences.

  • Longboat Key
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The City Commission is also scheduled to discuss a bond issue for a major golf course renovation in July.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2019
City explores Bobby Jones conservation partnership

Ahead of a planned multimillion-dollar golf course renovation, Sarasota city administration has considered permanently designating the 300-acre property as open space.

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Pink flags donning Mote Marine Laboratory line the turtle's pathway.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 28, 2019
Turtle trackers hit the beach daily

Mote scientists and volunteers take to Sarasota and Manatee shores to look for turtle nests each day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The south fire station will be rebuilt.
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  • Sten Spinella
  • June 28, 2019
Longboat commissioners meet for last time before recess

Commissioners heard about plans for the town's fire stations: The south station will be razed and rebuilt and the north station will be renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crews cleaned the newly resurfaced street segment Friday afternoon ahead of the intersection reopening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2019
Main Street intersection to reopen today

The city has nearly completed a segment of a Lemon Avenue streetscape project, bringing an end to a month-long intersection closure.

  • Sarasota
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Emma Elfenbein, Brynn DeJongh and Sienna Steiner plate the s'mores focaccia bread.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 28, 2019
Mattison's summer camp cooks up imagination

Mattison's Forty-One holds basic and advanced week-long summer chef camps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Moran, Nancy Detert, Nicole Rissler and Charles Hines concluded the event with the official reveal of the bond
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 28, 2019
County closes on land for Legacy Trail extension

The event took place in Payne Park, 2110 Adams Lane, where the Legacy Trail extension is to end in downtown Sarasota.

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The Sarasota County Administration building will be one of several closed facilities
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 28, 2019
Sarasota County announces Independence Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

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Stephanie Peabody said $1.4 million has been raised for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, so the study is moving forward.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 27, 2019
With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative moves forward in Lakewood Ranch

With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch moves forward.

  • East County
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Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

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Daniel Vasquez and Matthew Bailey
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Company stands up to childhood cancer

S-One raised money for Alex's Lemonade Stand on June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“The Winterkeeper” is Jo Schmidt’s first self-published book. She writes under the pen name “Anna.”
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The view on Gulf of Mexico Drive, looking south at Bay Isles Parkway. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 27, 2019
Longboat reopens road after gas line break

Gulf of Mexico Drive shut down at Bay Isles Parkway, though detours are set through Bay Isles community.

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