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David Marquet is a retired U.S. Navy captain.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 21, 2015
Conversation with David Marquet

David Marquet, a retired naval captain, shares his wisdom on leadership and how to create a team of independent workers.

  • East County
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Manatee County Central Library is hosting a forum to gauge residents' perspective on changes to major roadways, such as 53rd Avenue East.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 20, 2015
Manatee County seeks feedback on corridors

What changes would you like to see on 53rd Avenue East, U.S. 41 and other major roadways?

  • East County
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Pictured is a rendering of the finish tower. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2015
Park starts vertical construction

Officials break ground on the finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park today.

  • East County
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Randy the rooster makes a public appearance to eat near the Legacy Trail in Osprey Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2015
Rogue rooster ruffles feathers in Osprey subdivision

He’s loud, destructive and downright cocky at times. Meet Park Trace Estates residents' new neighbor, Randy the Rooster.

  • Sarasota
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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is focused on raising the level of parking knowledge within the community as a whole — among both residents and city staff.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

  • Sarasota
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Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is holding out hope that residents' safety concerns will be addressed, but substantial challenges are in their way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2015
Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks discussions

Residents and developers were optimistic about their ability to work together on plans for a Starbucks near Tahiti Park, but lingering issues have challenged that harmony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Proponents point to projects such as the Whole Foods complex along First Street as successes of the down-town CRA, but the county has been critical of how the city has spent the district’s tax dollars recently.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2015
Will the downtown Sarasota CRA survive?

City officials are intent on extending Sarasota's downtown community redevelopment area. The county's interest remains a question mark. What will the city do to sway its governmental counterpart?

  • Sarasota
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Although a broader solicitation process will take place, Baltimore Snowball Factory ownerEric Garfield has already expressed his interest in operating as a vendor at the downtown park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2015
To energize Five Points, city officials may let it snow

Attempting to offset the burdens of construction and activate a public space, the city could allow the Baltimore Snowball Factory to operate in Five Points Park on a trial basis.

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Toasted Mango staff member Suzanne Sementilli serves breakfast to tourist Nicole Gonzalez, who is visiting from Ft. Lauderdale.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2015
Toasted Mango brings sweetness to south Siesta

After investing more than $500,000 in a space in Crescent Plaza, the owners of the popular restaurant joint are ready to bring some swagger to the oft-ignored end of the island.

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The meetings start at 8 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Ranch CDDs to set budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District meetings start at 8 a.m. Thursday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 19, 2015
Redistricting could cost county $250,000

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has asked for an additional $250,000 in the coming fiscal year to notify voters of changes to congressional and Florida Legislature districts.

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Michael Renick
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 19, 2015
Teams Renick opens its doors on Longboat

Team Renick real estate agency expanded to Longboat Key in June.

  • Longboat Key
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The Learning Experience held ribbon cutting ceremonies with the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Aug. 13.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Corner takes cue for commercial buildout

Commercial centers proposed for Lorraine Road and State Road 70 will complete retail at the intersection.

  • East County
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Jeff Meyer poses with a sample promotional display.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Jeff Meyer

A senior vice president of Feld Entertainment shares about the company and its future.

  • East County
  • News
Blockages in the stormwater system that filters through ponds in Heritage Harbour are causing standing water near the system's structures.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 19, 2015
East County neighborhood's stormwater system suffers

Fallen tree limbs and other debris from recent storms have contributed to blockages in Heritage Harbour South's stormwater system.

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