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Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2024
638 homes slated for Manatee County's controversial 2020 land purchase

Manatee County's intended uses for the Lena Road property have been moved to other sites.

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Overnight July 4 shooting leaves one dead
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Overnight July 4 shooting leaves one dead

One adult victim died from wounds sustained in the early-morning shooting on July 4.

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In July 2020, a three-piece Peace, Love and Happiness installation displayed in Tube Dude's parking lot on Main Street ahead of its debut in New York City.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 4, 2024
Tube Dude finds new home after five years on Main Street

Forced to move by redevelopment, the downtown institution finds room to grow in south Bradenton.

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All Star Children's Foundation Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Debbi Wheeler
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame

The Sarasota philanthropist founded the All Star Children’s Foundation.

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The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion

New flashing beacon crosswalks are expected to be activated later this month.

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An example of a digital display board.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 3, 2024
Town looks to modernize signage with digital display boards

At a recent commission workshop, Longboat Key commissioners showed support for installing new welcome signs for the town that would include digital display boards for town messaging.

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The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 3, 2024
Broadway Roundabout project paused for soaring costs

After the price increased by over $3 million with a new design prompted by FDOT, the Longboat Key Town Commission asked staff to revisit alternatives.

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Outlined in red is the proposed site for a future development fronting Fruitville Road and Fourth Street near Tamiami Trail.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 3, 2024
Developer offers downtown upgrades in exchange for building height

The currently unproposed project would exchange increased maximum height for an enhanced pedestrian experience, public parking and affordable housing in Sarasota.

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The Haven COO Alison Thomas stands at the parcel of land on Desoto Road that was just purchased by The Haven to offer supported/independent living.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2024
The Haven set to expand with new property on Desoto Road

A million-dollar donation by Karen and Steve Shapiro allows The Haven to offer a supported/independent-living campus.

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Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza will include three new performance spaces, a three-level parking deck and apartments for arts workers and guest performers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2024
State grant will support FST's affordable housing plans

Florida Studio Theatre is approved for a $1 million appropriation for its Arts Plaza project.

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The Newtown community has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, earning the city the Florida Archaeological Council Stewards of Heritage Award.
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  • July 2, 2024
Sarasota honored with Florida Archaeological Council Award

Newtown historic preservation efforts earn Sarasota the Stewards of Heritage award, making it only the second city to win in 50 years.

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Christian Ziegler speaks at the 17th Street Park expansion groundbreaking Nov. 4 2022.
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  • Jim DeLa
  • July 1, 2024
Christian Ziegler's phone contents to stay secret, judge rules

Police violated the former GOP chair's rights in a sexual assault investigation.

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Kibble and Parker enjoy the turf at Bayfront Park's dog park.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 2, 2024
Longboat dog park receives turf upgrades with lighting on the way

The town paid $175,000 for artificial turf to be installed on the remainder of the Bayfront Park dog park. Overhead lighting is on the way.

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The motion from Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie (pictured in October 2022) to dismiss a defamation suit brought by resident Kelly Franklin was granted.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 2, 2024
City to cover $25,000 in legal fees for city commissioner

Because Kyle Battie was ruled to be acting as an elected official when he allegedly defamed a Sarasota resident, the city must pay his legal costs.

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One injured in Monday afternoon shooting on 23rd Street
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2024
One injured in Monday afternoon shooting on 23rd Street

The shooting happened at the 1800 block of 23rd Street.

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