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Diaeldin Said, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, Francois Brun-Wibaux and George Widunas discuss the widening of Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 22, 2023
Manatee commission vows to improve communication on road projects

County commissioners say that residents will have their say before plans for road projects are approved.

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Both residents and hotel guests at SOTA will have access to the amenity level, located on the fifth floor of the building.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 22, 2023
Developer calls east Main Street 'what's happening next'

Rodrigo Trepp likes the prospect of developing in Sarasota so much that he's moving his company and his family to the area from Bolivia. His first project, SOTA, breaks ground soon.

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Studies have been conducted in Longbeach Village and most recently Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 22, 2023
Town works toward north-end flooding solutions

With several low-lying areas throughout Longboat Key, the town is considering its priorities to address flooding.

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Man dies in single-car crash on Tara Boulevard in Bradenton
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 22, 2023
Man dies in single-car crash on Tara Boulevard in Bradenton

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the Tuesday afternoon wreck.

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The town has one free level two charging station available to drivers at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 21, 2023
Electric vehicles spark conversation on Longboat

The conversation has returned as the town debates how best to serve residents with electric vehicles.

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    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 21, 2023
Longboat couple encourages safety online and in-person

Mike and Lynn Madden are co-founders of Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment, a New York-based program focused on the well-being of retirees.

  • Longboat Key
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Kolter Hospitality intends to demolish the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota and rebuild it into a Thompson-branded hotel.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2023
Lack of convention space — again — concerns Sarasota business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses Megan Buccholz, Ashley Coolidge and Angela Ward try to help Ms. Orange, a fake patient suffering from a postpartum hemorrhage.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 20, 2023
New training prepares maternity nurses for life-or-death tests

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center maternity unit nurses hone their knowledge on postpartum hemorrhages in an escape room activity.

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Justina Condensa and Chris Carter own and operate Sips in Whitney Plaza.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 20, 2023
Longboat welcomes new businesses to north end

Sips coffee shop and a mental health private practice have opened their doors on the barrier island.

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Avelo has added a second nonstop flight at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh, North Carolina.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 17, 2023
Airline adds new nonstop route at SRQ

Discount carrier Avelo Airlines adds a second route from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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The planned Bath & Racquet Club will have a residents' pool and a club pool.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 17, 2023
Neighbors challenge city's Bath & Racquet Club decision in court

A complaint filed by nearby residents alleges that the city failed to follow its own development rules and improperly considered their legal standing as aggrieved persons to deny hearing their appeal.

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Bruce Patneaude, who served the previous 12 years as vice president of operations at IMG Academy in Bradenton, said he looks forward to being the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy's COO.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2023
Building events center piqued interest of Benderson Park's new COO

Former IMG executive Bruce Patneaude wants to put his stamp on Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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A 21-year-old man fell from the 18th floor to the fifth floor at the Bayso construction site in The Quay. He later died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 16, 2023
SPD investigates accidental death at condo construction site

A painter fell 13 floors at the Bayso condominiums construction site in The Quay and later died.

  • Sarasota
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The Gospel Crusade parcel is located across the river from Christian Retreat.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 16, 2023
Manatee gives green light to buy environmentally significant properties

Two properties along the Manatee River are among three environmentally significant parcels that ELMAC is attempting to purchase for the county with funding from the Parks Projects Referendum.

  • East County
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A sign at Bayfront Park reminds drivers back-in parking is not permitted there. That could change at the city manager's discretion thanks to an ordinance amendment approved by the City Commission.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 16, 2023
City backs up repeal of back-in parking ban

Back-in parking will now be allowed in city-owned and -controlled parking facilities at the city manager's discretion.

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