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Lisa Caufield and Rose Braonea serve customers at Panda Express.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 7, 2023
Culver's, Panda Express, Slim Chickens move into Lakewood Ranch

The fast-casual menu grows in Lakewood Ranch with three new fast-food franchises now open.

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Passenger traffic at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport rose in July as compared to June, but still remains down year over year.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 7, 2023
NTSB investigates near-collision at SRQ

Air Canada and America Airlines aircraft came within 3,100 feet of each other in a near-runway incident on Feb. 16.

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General Manager of Planning Ryan Chapdelain makes notes while Senior Planner Briana Dobbs speaks during the March 1 Affordable Housing Town Hall. Staff will present its plan to incentivize developers to the Sarasota City Commission
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 7, 2023
City housing goals: Make 11.5% of units affordable

The city of Sarasota is revising its rules to incentivize developers to take advantage of density bonuses and create more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
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The Buccaneer Restaurant is planned to take the spot of the former site of Pattigeorge’s.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 6, 2023
Construction schedule for Buccaneer restaurant remains unknown

Developers are hoping to have building permits and cost estimates in hand by mid-May for the Buccaneer restaurant project on Longboat Key.

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Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 6, 2023
Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting

A county press release said that residents can engage with project staff at a March 21 meeting.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 6, 2023
Bay Runner marks first anniversary as city looks to expand

One year after launch, the free trolley service between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key has carried some 150,000 passengers.

  • Sarasota
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The town of Longboat Key has started conversations for 2023 hurricane season preparations.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 3, 2023
Town starts urging residents to prepare for hurricane season

Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi gave a presentation to residents Wednesday morning on hurricane preparedness.

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Two residents of a Project 180 home share breakfast cooking duties. The program received a donation of $360,000 through a combination of grant funding and a low-interest loan from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to purchase its second home.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 3, 2023
Parolee housing program receives donation for second group home

Community Foundation of Sarasota County has funded the purchase of a second home for Project 180, which offers housing for former inmates as they transition into society.

  • Sarasota
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Mike Ferguson and Kim Ettel, two residents who have property bordering Lena Road, check out future plans for the road at a public meeting hosted by Manatee County at Peace Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2023
Manatee County explains Lena Road extension project at public meeting

Bradenton residents who live in the corridor received answers at a county information session on how the project will affect them.

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Upgrades to the University Parkway interchange are included in the project.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 2, 2023
FDOT unveils I-75 regional plan, discusses 'managed lanes'

Research is being done to see if tolled lanes would help the flow of traffic in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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The 2-Person Back & Arms Combo is included in the purchase.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 2, 2023
Greenbrook Adventure Park buys new exercise equipment

The current exercise bars will be replaced with safely designed moving workout equipment.

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Renderings include the possible design of a 12-foot wide multiuse trail on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 2, 2023
Longboat explores plans for GMD multiuse trail, updates roundabout funding

An FDOT resurfacing project is planned for the sidewalk along Gulf of Mexico Drive that the town is hoping to widen. A new funding source is identified for the Broadway roundabout.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 2, 2023
SMH makes Newsweek top hospitals ranking for fifth straight year

At No. 146 in the U.S., Sarasota Memorial Hospital has made the Newsweek and Statistca Inc.'s top hospitals ranking.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch's Carol Edwards serves soup during the 2022 Empty Bowls fundraiser that benefits Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 2, 2023
Meals on Wheels prepares for 2023 after seeing increased demand in 2022

The nonprofit says community support has been crucial to meeting the increased demand for food and services.

  • East County
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The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 2, 2023
Behind the curtain: A backstage look at the Van Wezel

Management of Sarasota's performing arts hall discusses operational and physical challenges as the city explores repurposing the 58-year-old icon.

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Five youth sailing teams raced against one another in the first Next Tack regatta on March 21 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron headquarters. The program is a more advanced offshoot of the partnership between Spectrum Sailing and the Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron that fosters inclusive, peer-based sailing instruction.
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The Silverwings Choir, a Lakewood Ranch club of 40 members, gather at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall every Saturday and sing in Mandarin.
  • March 25, 2026
Silverwings Choir combines Chinese culture and music
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Ellenton's Rennee Lux, who will serve as the director for KLA Schools of Lakewood Ranch, is eager to welcome children and families into the new space.
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KLA Schools prepares to open new early learning center in Lakewood Ranch
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The Sarasota Ballet will perform George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes" in its "Life and Liberty" program March 27-28.
  • March 25, 2026
Sarasota Ballet stages star-spangled extravaganza for America's 250th birthday

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