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New Pass will be closed to boat traffic Sunday, July 6, for the annual boat races.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2014
New Pass closed for Grand Prix

The inlet will be closed to public boat traffic from 10 a.m. to roughly 4 p.m. Sunday, for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

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Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock ruled June 30, that Robert Gagnon should not be penalized for his involvement in the former Manatee High School assistant football coach's case
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2014
Judge rules in favor of Robert Gagnon

Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock agreed June 30 former Assistant Superintendent Robert Gagnon should not lose his job with the Manatee County School District.

  • East County
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The National Weather Center expects Tropical Storm Arthur to develop into a tropical storm Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2014
UPDATE: First tropical storm of season forms in Atlantic

After a quiet start to the 2014 Hurricane Season, Tropical Storm Arthur has formed off of the east coast of Florida.

  • Siesta Key
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Artspace has developed one project in Florida to date, the Sailboat Bend lofts in Ft. Lauderdale.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2014
Artspace proposal gains momentum

A firm specializing in affordable live/work artist housing has targeted five properties on the North Trail as suitable sites for such a development. A market study is the proposal's next hurdle.

  • Sarasota
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Big Pass, which has never before been dredged, is the desired source of sand for a long-term Lido shoreline restoration project backed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2014
County endorses short-term Lido renourishment

At a workshop today, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County commissioners finished a series of budget workshops this week.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 30, 2014
Barbetta opposes Robarts spending

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta during a budget workshop Monday, voiced opposition to improvements planned for Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Since October 1992, Key property owners have paid for beach projects using the following model: District A voters foot 80% of a beach project bill and District B voters pay the remaining 20%.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 30, 2014
Beach price tag: $23.8 million

The Longboat Key Town Commission is poised to spend up to $23.8 million in the next two fiscal years to buffer the island's shoreline with sand for the next five years.

  • Longboat Key
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The public checked out a variety of classic cars.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Car Show

Hundreds of automotive and boating enthusiasts turned out to Lakewood Ranch Main Street June 29, as it hosted the 30th annual Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Car Show June 29.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy) Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Blake Luce secures an alligator that was struck by a car on Richardson Road Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 30, 2014
Deputy wrangles gator in north county

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office assisted in the removal of an alligator from Richardson Road Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County currently outpaces the state with an unemployment rate below 6%.
  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • June 30, 2014
Sarasota among leaders in job growth

Sarasota County ranked fifth in employment growth last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released this month.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Chris Butler received burns from a deployed airbag Sunday, after a driver struck his SUV during a traffic stop.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 30, 2014
Driver hits deputy's vehicle on I-75

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office was conducting an operation aimed at 'Move Over' violations Sunday, during which a 77-year-old Ellenton man struck a law enforcement SUV and left the scene.

  • Siesta Key
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Event co-founder Spyder Broussard with his wife, Frances, and friends Dan and Melody Suzor
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil

The Polo Grill and Bar hosted its seventh annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil tonight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This bicycle was located on the side of the road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2014
Deputies make arrest in child abduction case

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested David L. Walker Sr. today for providing false information to law enforcement.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2014
Orange Avenue parking lot to close in July

Beginning July 8, the parking lot at the southeast corner of Orange Avenue and Second Street will be closed for three weeks for a city improvement project.

  • Sarasota
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File photo Spyder Broussard and Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber look forward to working the event together each year.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 27, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Low Country Boil

Enjoy pounds of freshly cooked Cajun shrimp and live music provided by the Gumbo Boogie Band at this evening event.

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