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Henry Schneiderman, Chuck Dillin and Leslie Hall pose with Officer Sean Gleason and K-9 Officer Hixon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2015
SPD K-9 unit receives bulletproof vests

Three ballistic protective vests were donated to the Sarasota Police Department K-9 unit Tuesday from the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida.

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The Concession sold 20% more home sites year to date from 2014.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2015
East County community tops land sales numbers

Compared to the first quarter of 2014, The Concession has sold 20% more home sites this year.

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An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 27, 2015
CYD appoints new board members

Community Youth Development alumna among announced members of board of directors.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 27, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners to receive transit progress report

The report lists highlights of past fiscal years and future needs.

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Paula Perkins, Bené Hunter and Megarie van Sickel helped reopen operations July 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2015
Red Cross move builds on East County presence

Many East County residents are surprised to learn there's a Lakewood Ranch location of the Red Cross. But a recent consolidation could give new blood to the facility.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Friends and family were aboard for the ribbon cutting ceremony for TNT Freedom Fishing Charters.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 27, 2015
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters launches

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business took place on Friday, July 24th.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Turtle Watch reported lounge chairs that blocked a nest and the ability for sea turtles to make it to the Gulf July 15.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 27, 2015
Beach furniture ordinance questioned

A Longboat Key commissioner has asked the town manager to add a beach furniture discussion item to a future workshop agenda.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2015
FYI Friday: Bomb scare forces SMH lockdown

This week's FYI Friday features news about a suspicious birdhouse, more roundabouts in downtown Sarasota and more!

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital estimates a St. Armand’s facility could treat at least 9,000 patients annually.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2015
St. Armands clinic variance requests revived

Sarasota Memorial Hospital reduced its building footprint for a Circle clinic to eliminate concerns the city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment had with building footprint and extra parking spaces.

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GreyHawk Landing residents rallied to have more toys allowed in the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 24, 2015
Residents dive in to pool rules

After receiving more than 142 names on a petition, GreyHawk Landing residents sink arguments against having floatable toys in their community pools.

  • East County
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Officials cut the ribbon around 5:30 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2015
Gettel Hyundai opens

Sam Woolf headlined the event.

  • East County
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Metric Engineering's Mike Martin answers questions about the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2015
Public drives enthusiasm for interchange project

FDOT showed off plans for the University Parkway/I-75 interchange at an open-house style meeting Thursday night.

  • East County
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Traffic headaches this past season has island mayors questioning how the mainland is planning for future housing growth in west Bradenton.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 23, 2015
Island mayors wary of mainland growth

Both Manatee County and city of Bradenton officials are being asked to attend a future Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting to discuss future growth in west Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
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The project to reconfigure I-75 and University Parkway will take about two years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2015
Interchange construction meeting tonight

FDOT officials and contractors for the new diverging diamond at University Parkway and I-75 will be on hand today to talk with the public.

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