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The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 17, 2014
City stakes claim in SCAT station proposal

Sarasota city commissioners Monday, directed staff to declare an interest in buying the land occupied by the downtown transfer station, which the county has sought to relocate near Payne Park.

  • Siesta Key
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The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a catalyst project for the land to stimulate redevelopment in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2014
Rosemary project continues advancement

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement Monday, with the developer planning to buy city land for the construction of Rosemary Square.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Jim Brown called for a show of hands Monday that led to another decision not to move forward with discussions about burying the Key's power poles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 16, 2014
Power pole debate arises, goes dark again

An attempt to reignite a Florida Power and Light Co. underground pole discussion at today's workshop failed.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2014
Authorities seek burglar in River Club

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is following up on leads.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2014
Homeless man robbed

A homeless man was injured during a robbery Sunday.

  • East County
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The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2014
Battle over beachside lot continues

The owners of a Siesta Key property appealed to a Florida statute after Sarasota County commissioners denied them the right to build on 162 Beach Road.

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Kathryn Page adjusts Kimberly Glowatch’s hat at Page’s booth.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival displayed works from 175 artisans and craftsman June 15, at St. Armands Circle Park. Festivalgoers enjoyed everything from blooming flowers to one-of-a-kind jewelry and ceramics.

  • Longboat Key
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Myakka City resident Dixie Cline has been out to Ancient Oaks Gun Club several times since it opened.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Sporting Clays Fun Shoot

Nearly 120 Manatee Chamber of Commerce members put their shooting skills to the test during the organization's first Sporting Clays Fun Shoot June 13, at Ancient Oaks Gun Club. Participants attempted to hit 50 clay targets spread over three courses. Awards were presented to the top three teams as well as the highest individual shooter.

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Roger DeWitt and John Raber, both members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, prepare to raise the flag.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Flag Day Ceremony

To show patriotism and in honor of Flag Day, June 14, Palm Aire residents observed a Flag Day ceremony by veterans and JROTC members, followed by the display of the United States' flag.

  • East County
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Customers browse one of the festival’s many tents at last year’s festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 13, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

Browse works from over 175 artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15.

  • Longboat Key
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The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2014
Commission to discuss budget at special workshop

Town staff is expected to present ways to address a $307,000 budget deficit at next year's workshop.

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  • News
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is accepting “higher and better” offers that may come forth before an auction scheduled for 2 p.m. June 19 in his Tampa courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 13, 2014
Colony Lender's attempt to delay auction fails

A motion to delay the auction of a bankrupt estate was denied by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 13, 2014
Braden River High instructors take first in state STEM competition

Braden River High School instructors David Sheppard and Gil Burlew won first place at the State STEM Manufacturing Showcase Competition May 29, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Schools
Monroe Racleful and his daughter, Delilah, snack on donuts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Donuts for Dad

The Donuts for Dads event June 13, at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center, lived up to its name, as students and their fathers snacked on muffins, donuts and other breakfast items. Students also gave their fathers their Father's Day gifts.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT planners presented plans for two roundabouts on U.S. 41 to stakeholders last year during a meeting at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 13, 2014
FDOT to update City Commission on roundabouts

The Florida Department of Transportation will discuss progress on U.S. 41 roundabouts, and commissioners will discuss county plans to move a downtown bus station.

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