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File photo One of the six catalyst areas selected by the city's Urban Design Studio will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
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Hugh Bettendorf and Allison Archbold
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 6, 2014
3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner

3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner

  • Black Tie
The first sea turtle nest of the season was found on Longboat Key today.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 6, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: New to the Nest

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol was in for a surprise this morning when it came across tracks leading to the first nest of the season. Close to 100 eggs were laid by a loggerhead sea turtle, the most common species on local beaches, on Tuesday, May 6, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A health care trust fund that provided about $9 million annually for medical and mental care to people in need will be depleted in 2016, county officials say, prompting the need for a long-term plan.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 6, 2014
Commission delays initiating health care study

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to seek community input before approving the launch of a yearlong health care study that would provide the basis for a formal healthcare plan in the county.

  • East County
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The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

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The Mall at University Town Center named Kimberly Dominguez, fourth from left, its marketing and sponsorship director.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center selects a marketing director

Lakewood Ranch resident and marketing executive Kimberly Dominguez named marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
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The Mall at University Town Center named Kimberly Dominguez, fourth from left, as its marketing and sponsorship director.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center names executive director

Lakewood Ranch resident and marketing executive Kimberly Dominguez has been named marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at University Town Center.

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  • News
The waterline project is designed to provide connectivity and support to other waterlines across the county.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 6, 2014
Road closure extended

As a result of construction to build a drinking waterline, Winding Stream Way from Upper Manatee River Road to the second gate into the Waterlefe community will be closed until June 12.

  • East County
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The Sarasota BMX track is the nation's oldest continuously running course.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

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El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2014
El Adobe site sells for $2 million

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant May 1.

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Commissioners agreed to hire special legal counsel relating to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort public nuisance hearings last night at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 6, 2014
Commission makes board changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved an interlocal agreement last night between the town and the West Coast Inland Navigation District for a sand project that places sand from a site near Longboat Pass on the north end of the island.

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A rendering depicts the State Street garage, scheduled for completion in March 2015.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2014
State Street parking lot to close May 19

With work on the State Street garage expected to continue into March, the city is focusing on offsetting the loss of 139 parking spaces during construction.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 5, 2014
Giving Challenge gets ready for take off

Each year, The Giving Partner hosts a 24-hour fundraising drive. From noon Tuesday, May 6 to noon Wednesday, May 7, more than 400 local 501(c)(3) organizations are seeking funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The study would be conducted by the Manatee Chamber Foundation in conjunction with the University of South Florida College of Public Health.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2014
County considers health care study

With the depletion of a health care trust fund looming, Manatee County Government is proposing a yearlong health care study to help form a comprehensive health care plan.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will continue the dialogue about a potential come-as-you-are homeless shelter during a meeting Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 5, 2014
County to draft contract for homeless shelter site

Sarasota County staff will update commissioners on the local homeless initiative Tuesday, including plans to purchase a $282,000 site for a future shelter.

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