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If no objections are filed and acted upon by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Longboat Pass dredging project, the project could begin later this year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Pass dredging permit moves forward

A permit period for filing objections to a Longboat Pass dredging project is over and the state is likely to issue a permit soon. But the project still needs a federal permit to proceed.

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Kiwanis Club of Sarasota Secretary, Jo Rita Stevens and Boys and Girls Club Member of the Year, Whitney Stewart.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 13, 2015
Kiwanis celebrates Boys and Girls Club Member of the Year

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota had the pleasure of hosting Whitney Stewart at the weekly lunch meeting Friday, March 13 at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 13, 2015
Consulting firm released draft report on Sarasota County's fiscal neutrality methods

AECOM made several recommendations to the county concerning its methods of utilizing fiscal neutrality.

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Walton Ranch site, photo courtesy of Sarasota County Government.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 13, 2015
Last call for submissions: Sarasota County seeks name ideas for Walton Ranch site

The final submission date is Monday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
FDOT gives green light to Rye Road roundabout

FDOT officials say a roundabout at Rye Road and State Road 64 is a feasible option.

  • East County
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Marlene Hauck and Chairwoman Gail Welch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 13, 2015
An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club

More than 100 guests attended An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club on Friday, March 13, at Michael's On East. The event benefits Sunshine from Darkness/ IMHRO-One Mind Institute.

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Construction is still ongoing at the future home of the State Street parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2015
City seeks approval for additional State Street garage spending

On Monday, the City Commission will consider nearly $800,000 in additional spending on the construction of the State Street garage — including $180,000 to facilitate a private development's use of a stairwell.

  • Sarasota
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2015
Sanctions likely for Colony Lender

A judge said he will rule that Colony Lender violated an automatic bankruptcy stay.

  • Longboat Key
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Christine Robinson reads county materials and information in her spare time the way other people read novels, she said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Q+A with Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission in 2010 to fill the District 3 vacancy and was elected to office in 2012.

  • Sarasota
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Map by Nicole Thompson
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Developer fights cost to extend Osprey roadway

Bay Acres Avenue was supposed to be extended to connect two thoroughfares, but developer D.R. Horton wants to be released from the responsibility.

  • Sarasota
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
East County teacher receives award for excellence

B.D. Gullett Elementary teacher Brandi Witman receives Educator of the Year award at annual awards ceremony

  • East County
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Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Searching for affordable housing

As the city takes aim at addressing its lack of affordable housing, officials examine the origins of the issue and seek out solutions.

  • Sarasota
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On Monday, the City Commission will decide whether to approve the sale of an additional parcel near Pineapple Park as part of a project at the State Street garage site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
New appraisal pegs value of State Street garage parcel

A new valuation of land near the State Street garage, sought after by a developer, is in line with the proposed purchase price.

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Jono Miller said the county's restoration of Red Bug Slough was one of its success stories in terms of conservation efforts.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
County seeks public input on vision for parks plan

With the parks and recreation master plan underway, the county wants to ask visitors during season to weigh in on the community’s needs.

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