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Matt Ballew prefers getting the trash run done before the sun rises and other cars at the access points get in the way.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 16, 2023
Dawn patrol: The town workers who take out the beach trash

Public Works staff battle overflowing garbage cans, discarded furniture and lazy litterers to keep Longboat beach access points tidy.

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A new home at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive is one of the properties listed as new construction for 2023, valued at $6.5 million.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 16, 2023
New residential construction on Longboat increases in quantity, value

According to new permit data, the residential units being built on Longboat Key have been increasingly expensive.

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John Breiner's Peculiar Pub on Lakewood Main Street will offer a large selection of draft beers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 16, 2023
Peculiar Pub set to open on Lakewood Main Street

Former Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch with another restaurant/pub.

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  • August 15, 2023
7 indicted for meth distributing operation in Manatee County

A multi-agency investigation resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of 1 pound of methamphetamine and other drugs.

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A rendering of the future aquatic and racket center at Premier Park. Plans could change as the design is only 30% complete.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 15, 2023
Planning at Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch progresses slowly

Manatee District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner said he would like county staff to "step on the gas" in building the Premier Park aquatics and racket center.

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New Longboat Key Police officers Adam Swinford and Mike Rizzo recite the oath led by Chief of Police George Turner.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 15, 2023
Two new officers join Longboat Key Police Department

The officers arrived from Indiana and New York and were drawn to the community's culture.

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Charlie Bishop was named as Manatee County's interim administrator on Aug. 3. A new county administrator is expected to be named by Aug. 22.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 9, 2023
Manatee commissioners to meet with final four administrator candidates

Selection of the new Manatee County administrator will be made Aug. 18 or Aug. 22.

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The chambers are standing room only on August 10 for the Manatee County Planning Commission meeting.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 14, 2023
Manatee to consider development plan changes that will affect wetlands

Manatee County's planning commissioners voted 4-2 against making changes that would lower wetland protections to align with state standards.

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7340 Points of Rocks Road in Siesta Key
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 14, 2023
Siesta Key listing voted overall winner in HGTV Ultimate House Hunt

Three listings by Michael Saunders and Co. placed in the annual online luxury home competition.

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Seagrass is one of two U.S. 41 roundabout sculptures that will be placed in a different location on city property.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 13, 2023
New homes sought for roundabout sculptures

The more than $1 million cost of pouring concrete pads exceeds the budgeted amount. Locations on city property are under consideration.

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An aerial shot of The Bay shows its position alongside Sarasota’s iconic bayfront.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2023
The Bay wins pair of landscape architecture awards

The Frederic B. Stresau Award honors project innovation and design excellence by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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Creative Contractors Inc. and Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors is working with the School District of Manatee County to renovate Tara Elementary School and construct an addition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2023
Construction continues at East County schools with students on campus

Tara Elementary and Haile Middle are undergoing campus-wide renovations and additions.

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The potential Longboat Key Community Center would be located in Whitney Plaza's largest building, at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 12, 2023
Longboat Key Community Center nears necessary interlocal agreement

The next steps in the community center project rely on conversations between Manatee County and the school district.

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A new cellphone lot is now open at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2023
SRQ airport opens new cellphone lot

The new passenger pickup lot offers paved parking and restrooms.

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SRQ announced Thursday new service to Delaware and that a seasonal flight to Cleveland would return later this year.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 11, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds nonstop flight to Delaware

The service is expected to begin in November.

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