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The city hopes Lido Key shoreline renourishment efforts can begin later this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2018
Army Corps allocates funds for Big Pass dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has included $13.5 million for a Lido Key renourishment project in its fiscal year 2018 work plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The lawsuit is tied to the city's 2008 decision not to develop a Palm Avenue property with Buck-Leiter Palm Development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2018
Developer offers city settlement in Palm Avenue lawsuit

The developer behind an ongoing legal dispute with the city is willing to settle the case — if the city agrees to pay nearly $50 million over the next five years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 11, 2018
Longboat investors appeal town's Colony demolition order

An emergency demolition of the buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been challenged on the grounds that it does not afford property owners appropriate due process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tire tracks are about three feet from a marked turtle nest on Longboat Key's beach, near the Broadway Beach Access.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 11, 2018
Vehicle on Longboat beach narrowly misses turtle nest

No vehicle description was available after the Saturday incident.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 11, 2018
Longboat sign code on the home stretch

Realtors have protested Longboat Key's latest rendition of its sign code as too strict, saying that it will increase the cost of doing business on the island "dramatically."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 11, 2018
Red tide detected in low, medium concentrations along beaches

As of June 8, red tide was detected in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Updates on the red tide status will be available later this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2018
July enrollment set for TSA's expedited airport-security program

Pre-Check allows travelers to pass quickly through checkpoints.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Afternoon of a Faun” featured violinist Angelo Xiang Yu, winner of the 2010 Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 11, 2018
Sarasota Music Festival opens strong with 'Brilliantly Baroque' and 'Afternoon of a Faun'

Angelo Xiang Yu, Nathan Mo, Clive Greensmith and many more students and faculty alike shine in first week of the Sarasota Music Festival.

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"Jungle Book" is playing through June 24. Photo courtesy Gary W. Sweetman
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 11, 2018
Multimedia adaptation of 'Jungle Book' takes classic into the 21st century

The classic children's tale of "Jungle Book" gets a modern makeover in this world premiere production by Rick Miller and Craig Francis.

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President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher with host Elizabeth Moore
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 10, 2018
Selah Freedom thanks top donors

An Evening of Gratitude was hosted June 10 at Elizabeth Moore's home.

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  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2018
Thief has a green thumb

Cops corner, east county lakewood ranch crime reports for week of June 14

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's David and Jaime Marco take the dance floor for the Children's Guardian Fund.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 10, 2018
Dance for the Guardians in Lakewood Ranch

Cuban-themed fundraiser at Lakewood Ranch Country Club benefits the Children's Guardian Fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 10, 2018
Denis V. Cooper Foundation serves drinks and dishes for veterans

Red, White & Brew was held June 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 9, 2018
St. Armands Circle gets crafty

The 17th annual craft festival continues until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 and begins again Sunday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Saxton and Joel P.E. King — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 8, 2018
Joel P.E. King’s 'Real Life' wrestles with life-and-death issues

A young man’s soul hangs in the balance in touring production of Joel P.E. King’s “Real Life” at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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