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Laurel Park residents near the Sarasota County Administration building are concerned about Benderson Development's plans for the site.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2023
Benderson to host stakeholder meeting for county administrative site

The three-day planning event will incorporate input from Laurel Park residents about the redevelopment project.

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The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 2, 2023
Longboat commissioners unanimously approve fiscal 2024 budget

A reduction in the millage rate and increase in personnel costs were key discussion points along the way, but next year’s budget is now official.

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The Good Liquid Distilling Company will offer tours of the distillery in the future.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 1, 2023
Good Liquid opens distillery, cocktail bar at Waterside Place

Handcrafted cocktails are produced from spirits, syrups and foams that are made from scratch.

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The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will be next to Celery Fields in Fruitville Commons just east of I-75.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 30, 2023
Sarasota County breaks ground on new administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

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Developer Rodrigo Trepp (left) and financial partner Micheal Ealy with the scale model of SOTA.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 29, 2023
Sales underway for new condo as site demolition downtown begins

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

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Mike Seifert, the president of the board for the Country Club East HOA, talks to District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner about the proposed roundabout. Seifert wants a signal light instead.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2023
Concerned residents converge on county meeting over proposed roundabout

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner collected input about the road project from more than 200 citizens.

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Alice Green plays pickleball at Bayfront Park with Jim Wolohan.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 29, 2023
More parking, shared courts coming to Longboat's Bayfront Park this season

The addition of 15-19 parking spaces and more shared racket courts will help mitigate issues caused by pickleball, tennis, fitness classes and beach access.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2023
City of Sarasota budget unanimously approved

The City Commission OKs a spending plan increase of $33 million while holding millage rate steady.

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Sharleen Kow and John Vann wait their turn on Aug. 17 to ask commissioners to vote down a measure to reduce wetland protections.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 28, 2023
Final vote nears on protection of Manatee wetlands

Backers of each side of issue present their views of reducing wetland protections to state levels.

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The planned Banditos Tacos & Tequila at 1468 Main St. includes a proposal for a rooftop lounge.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2023
Proposed restaurant, bar zoning changes divide Planning Board

How outdoor rooftop bars are defined and the unknown impact of the new rules are points of concern.

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Sarasota city commissioners adopted an ordinance in 2021 to register and regulate vacation rentals in coastal communities.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2023
Vacation rental fees are going up, citywide expansion may be next

With fee hikes approved, the Sarasota City Commission will take up regulations for short-term rentals across the city.

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John Skeen, a 103-year-old World War II veteran of the Army's 70th Infantry Division and a bronze star medalist, was honored with a ride at the 2022 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 28, 2023
Manatee County names Oct. 3 after local World War II veteran

World War II veteran John Skeen of East County is honored with his own day.

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Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2023
Brain health gets a boost with Vital Signs screener

Brain health experts say Vital Signs signals an important step in national awareness.

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Veronica Young stands in front of her flooded home at Singletary Road and Riverview Road after Hurricane Ian devastates Myakka City.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 27, 2023
Manatee County learns lessons from Hurricane Ian response

Various public safety departments reassess needs for Myakka City residents during a hurricane.

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The Teuton home in Myakka City has approximately $80,000 worth of damage from Hurricane Ian.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 27, 2023
Myakka City family returns to normalcy a year after Hurricane Ian

The Teuton family has spent the past year repairing $80,000 worth of damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.

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