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The owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have a year to decide which course of action they would like to take when attempting to redevelop the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2015
City cuts a deal with Ringling Shopping Center owners

After two years of legal action, the city and the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have reached a settlement agreement. Now what?

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Wayne Applebee, county director of homeless services, and consultant Robert Marbut provided updates on the county’s initiatives this summer. Marbut was critical of the inability to construct a come-as-you-are shelter for chronic homeless individuals.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2015
City, county hope to work past differing homelessness strategies

The city and county will meet next month to discuss regional homelessness issues. Can the two sides, pursuing distinct strategies, find any points of compromise?

  • Sarasota
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Lynn Larson, who serves on the SBEP board and the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 8, 2015
District votes to end funding for estuary program

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is being rebuked for management and finance problems.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 8, 2015
Honore to receive another roundabout

Prepare to slow down when you drive the intersection of Honore Avenue and Central Sarasota Parkway.

  • Sarasota
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SANCA president Paul Blackketter
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 7, 2015
SANCA decides to keep Blackketter

The nonprofit organization agreed to retain President Paul Blackketter, and agreed to a third-party investigation.

  • Sarasota
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Chairwoman Betsy Benac asked the audience to wave hands instead of clapping to avoid a noisy room.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Commissioners choose to uphold quality of life standards for East County communities

Manatee County commissioners voted to keep speed limits on Whitfield Avenue and Tara Boulevard the same and take no action on proposed restrictions to golf cart usage.

  • East County
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Mall General Manager Octavio Ortiz and Benderson Development Executive Director of Leasing Mark Chait chat following the press conference.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 7, 2015
Celebration sheds light on Sarasota mall's future

The Mall at UTC leaders noted prosperous first year during an event this morning, and said they envision an optimistic future.

  • East County
  • News
Lorenzo Jr., left, is a member of the Sheriff's Office; Cory, right, has joined the Bradenton Police Department.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Sheriff's Office captain retires after 36 years of service

Lorenzo Waiters leaves behind legacy of solid county police work. Now, he’ll watch his sons take his place.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union Vice President Keith Tanner, firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera Jr., Firefighter Lt. and union negotiator Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch make up the fire union's negotiation team.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2015
Town, firefighters play numbers game

Longboat Key firefighters like the extra $312,546 in wages the town proposes. But they say the town must subtract the 11% retirement contribution they pay toward a frozen plan.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Police Sergeant Lee Smith and Officer Ray Bergeron activated their squad car lights in the 5400 block of Gulf Of Mexico Drive Sept. 30, which started a chase on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A reminder to anyone driving a stolen vehicle: Longboat Key has license cameras. Just ask the four people who were arrested last week after a high-speed chase.

  • Longboat Key
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Back row: Ryan Yates, Ashley Scalzi, Megan Lee and Trey Osborne. Front row: Matthew Banta, Alexia Yates, Ella Kraft, Skylar Lee and Nathan Inverso
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Bunnies 4-H Club hops into the winners circle

Hare-raising experience teaches members how to breed, show and care for rabbits

  • East County
  • News
Tables available for $20 per seat will be lined up along Sarasota Bay at Bayfront Park for the town's 60th anniversary party Nov. 14.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2015
Longboat Key at 60: Get ready to party

The free event will have no admission at the door and will foster community spirit by allowing residents to bring blankets and their own food and beverages. Cost for the town? $13,765.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kyle James is the new part-time receptionist at Town Hall.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Conversation with Kyle James

The 21-year-old is taking lessons learned at Disney and applying them to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board members noted in a Sept. 30 meeting that Anne Ross “shoots high above the rest" on paper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2015
Ross is the LWR post front-runner

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross is one of two finalists being considered for the Lakewood Ranch executive director position.

  • Longboat Key
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Gene Jaleski claims the town acted in error when it voted to remove information from the town website in September.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2015
Jaleski files ethics complaint

Gene Jaleski believes the town broke the law by removing information from its website about a neighborhood undergrounding project. Will the Florida Elections Commission agree?

  • Longboat Key
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