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Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
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  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

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The state’s vision for the future of Fruitville Road is designed to better accommodate alternative modes of transportation, particularly pedestrian activity. Image via city of Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2021
Fruitville Road vision emphasizes safety, pedestrian access

A 20-year plan for reshaping the state road earned a unanimous endorsement from the City Commission.

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  • November 18, 2021
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Connie Lyke-Brown shows off the medal she received Nov. 7 in the 50th New York City Marathon and the one in her first in 1978. She holds the record for most consecutive marathons by a woman in the New York City Marathon.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota woman holds New York City Marathon record streak at 42 and counting

Connie Lyke-Brown is the Iron Horse of New York City Marathons for women.

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Elaine Vaughn of Lakewood Ranch fell in love with jewelry making 10 years ago.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2021
Fall Art Show and Sale will be hosted by the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch on Saturday.

Lakewood Ranch woman masters the craft of beading jewelry that will be on display at Fall Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
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Former SMR President and CEO John Clarke says he takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch becoming a reality.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2021
Former SMR CEO takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch

John Clarke, the former president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc., looks back at the early days of Lakewood Ranch — and the family that made it all possible.

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  • Su Byron
  • November 17, 2021
The best Lakewood Ranch spots to pop the bubbly

Champagne and sparkling wines are not just for special occasions. What makes classy bubbly a sip for all seasons? Three Lakewood Ranch experts weigh in.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 17, 2021
Symphony Massage, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce host ribbon-cutting on Longboat Key

The spa business opened in mid-February 2020, but the chamber took the opportunity to welcome them in 2021.

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The city launched a bike share program on St. Armands and downtown in 2020, but the partner company ended the service earlier this year. Now, the city is seeking a new arrangement. File photo
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  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2021
Officials discuss regional approach to transportation programs

A joint meeting with Longboat Key this month allowed city leaders to emphasize their desire to partner with neighboring governments on bikes, scooters and more.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter-paramedics gather around Chase Bullock, who won the department’s employee of the year award.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at third annual awards ceremony

Firefighter-paramedic Chase Bullock won the department’s employee of the year award.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum offers a fresh perspective at new luncheon series

The event was held Nov. 16.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • November 17, 2021
OPINION: Attack on doctors’ oath

Vaccinating children is emblematic of the war on the Hippocratic oath: government vs. doctors.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours

The chamber met in downtown Sarasota at the rooftop bar at Sage.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 17, 2021
Beth Israel Women gather for lunch on Longboat Key

Attendees came together for a homemade lunch and handmade jewelry sale.

  • Longboat Key
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Fourth grader London Jones and Susan Smucker, the WOZ Ed coordinator for the School District of Manatee County, watch as Jones slowly moves the drone he's controlling around the room.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 17, 2021
Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary enhances its STEAM program

Students at Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary will learn about drones, 3D printers, robotics and more through WOZ Ed kits.

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