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  • September 17, 2014
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Sarasota issues no-swim advisory for Lido Beach; Commission to adopt budget Sept. 22; Plymouth Harbor takes steps to honor first responders

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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 17, 2014
Younger to seek third and final term for commission

Phill Younger qualified Sept. 10 to run for his third and final term on the Longboat Key Town Commission, making him the first candidate to announce he will run in the town's March election.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 17, 2014
Commission seeks map for Comp Plan, code changes

Dave Bullock warned commissioners they'll be discussing town code 'in details that will make your eyes roll back.'

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Firefighter/paramedic Brandon and Rebecca Desch deliver food Thursday with Bayside Community Church's annual 9/11 outreach program. Since 2008, the church has provided lunch for first responders on Sept. 11. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 17, 2014
Church feeds first responders during annual 9/11 outreach

With 12 drivers delivering lunch to nearly 800 first responders in Manatee and Sarasota counties, Bayside Community Church in Bradenton has seen its 9/11 outreach program grow.

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The Manatee School District will wait for an opinion from the attorney general's office to clarify the legality of having private, armed guards on campuses.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 17, 2014
Guards in elementary schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

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  • September 17, 2014
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County seeks public input on Animal Services Department; Creekwood Dog Park reopens after month-long closure; County files Sanborn Studios lawsuit response last week; Manatee County Planning Commission members wanted

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Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchants say their shopping area features a quaint feel that can't be found at a mall. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 17, 2014
Main Street sees mall as opportunity

Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchants are confident Main Street business will remain on the upswing even once the Mall at University Town Center opens next month.

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Three Things: The Good Old Days
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  • Robert Plunket
  • September 17, 2014
Three Things: The Good Old Days

Sarasota back in the day was a world unto itself - off the beaten path, a quirky resort peopled by eccentric bohemians, circus folk and no-nonsense natives.

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Owner Don Whitson-Schmidt
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  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Neal home sales on the rise, adds employees; WCI starts construction on carriage home models; LWR olive oil shop celebrates anniversary

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Taylor Golden reports for duty as a member of Braden River Elementary’s safety patrol Monday.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 16, 2014
Guards reporting to schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

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The Longbeach Village is home to two restaurants that bring traffic into the neighborhood during season.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 16, 2014
Commission moves forward with Village parking ordinance

The Longboat Key Town Commission is in gear to restrict parking in the neighborhood by November.

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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub recently tore down its existing dock.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2014
Mar Vista begins dock construction

Management expects the new dock to be finished in four to six weeks.

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The city is investigating the feasibility of a call from some St. Armands stakeholders to build two parking garages on the island.
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  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2014
Parking study to examine two-garage plan

At today's St. Armands Business Improvement District meeting, Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the city was updating a study aimed at addressing parking shortages around the Circle.

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Nik Wallenda said his event in Chicago will be “the most incredible tightrope walk” of his career.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2014
Wallenda to walk tightrope across Chicago skyscrapers

Sarasota's 'King of the Highwire' Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk a tightrope over the Chicago River Nov. 2.

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A group of citizens — including former PGA Championship and Ryder Cup winner Paul Azinger — encouraged the city to create a master plan to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club.
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  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2014
Commission moves toward Bobby Jones master plan

After hearing an appeal from professional golfer Paul Azinger, the City Commission signaled its interest in producing a comprehensive vision for the future of the municipal course.

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