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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
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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.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 13, 2014
VIDEO: Army Corps releases Big Pass study draft

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study on the potential dredging of Big Pass to renourish Lido Key support the $23 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 13, 2014
VIDEO: County starts work on North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3, to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
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The early morning sun shines on the waters of Longboat Key’s north end.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 12, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: On the Bay

The early morning sun shines on the waters of Longboat Key's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Juliana Misser tries to blow a bubble.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy's Camp Adventure

From 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., June 10 through Aug. 16, Kindergarten through fifth-grade students enjoy ranges of summer camp activities, such as field trips to aquariums and crafting gifts for Father's Day.

  • East County
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Tom Hughes will serve as the new director of operations for the Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota Polo Club names new director

The Sarasota Polo Club named Tom Hughes as the director of Polo operations.

  • East County
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Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey is ready to get back to work in her office Thursday after receiving a new contract extension and bonus.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 12, 2014
Rey earns three-year contract and bonus

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey received unanimous support, a three-year contract extension and a $5,000 bonus Thursday at Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
More than 100 stores will occupy The Mall at University Town Center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 12, 2014
UPDATE: More big name retailers set to join University Town Center lineup

The Mall at University Town Center will feature more than 100 stores and a multitude of restaurants when it opens Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County deputies increased their presence on Siesta Key during spring break this year, resulting in more charges than previous years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 12, 2014
Spring break patrols declared a success

A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office patrol initiative during March and April resulted in roughly 250 charges related to alcohol on Siesta Key - nearly 75% of all charges during the period.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is striving to find out how similar efforts — such as Brooklyn Bridge Park — became reality. (Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer)
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 12, 2014
Organizations seek guidance for Sarasota bayfront plan

The groups behind Bayfront 20:20, a master planning process for available bayfront land, attempt to learn how to win support for its efforts.

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