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The roundabout at 14th Street and U.S. 41 is among the network of roundabouts along Tamiami Trail planned by the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization through Sarasota.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 5, 2023
Sarasota still has a ways to go to be a 'roundabout city'

Sarasota is among the state's leaders in converting intersections into roundabouts. On a national level, it's not even close.

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A roundabout was added to GreyHawk Boulevard and Pope Road in 2021.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 5, 2023
FDOT encouraged by lack of negative feedback on SR 64 roundabouts

Two roundabouts have been added in the Lakewood Ranch area with another on the way.

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Groundwater seepage and occasional flooding from Sarasota Bay are among the reasons the city is pursuing a replacement for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 5, 2023
Commission OKs owner's rep for SPAC architect selection

The city will hire an owner's representative to advise on the new art center process, and commissioners held an initial discussion on repurposing the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key's annual citizen survey to be mailed out Jan. 9.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 5, 2023
Longboat Key's annual citizen survey to be mailed out Jan. 9.

The deadline for residents to fill out the online survey is Feb. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2023
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road

Florida Highway Patrol says a 76-year-old Bradenton man walked into the path of a car driven by an 80-year-old woman.

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The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 4, 2023
Van Wezel heirs demand name be removed from SPAC materials

Descendants of the Van Wezel family sent a cease and desist demand to the city and SPAC Foundation to stop using the Van Wezel name in promoting and fundraising for a new performing arts center.

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Ken Schneier will enter his third term on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March 2023.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 4, 2023
Five questions with Ken Schneier

Schneier discusses his decision to pursue a third time and his hopes for Longboat Key's future.

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Lakewood Ranch Country Club is maintained by CDDs 2, 5, and 6.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 4, 2023
Water system transfer tops Lakewood Ranch Country Club 2023 priorities

Landscaping improvements and hurricane reimbursements also rank high on a list of the CDDs' priorities.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Bay would be constructed between the existing Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota tower, right, and the site of the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, left.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2023
Second Ritz-Carlton residences building planned for Quay

The 20-story, 74-unit tower will feature condos priced between $3.5 million and $11.5 million.

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St. Lucie County administrator Howard Tipton will start his tenure with the town Jan. 30
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 3, 2023
Top priorities for Longboat's new town manager

Howard Tipton will start his new role on the barrier island Jan. 30.

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Gary Coffin will take his District 1 commission seat in March 2023.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 2, 2023
Five questions with commissioner-elect Gary Coffin

Coffin discusses his decision to seek the role, his leadership style and pressing issues on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deep water remains at the entrance to Swim City off U.S. 41 just as the roundabout opens and the driveway is accessible to traffic.
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • January 2, 2023
Opening of the Gulfstream roundabout greets Swim City with a new challenge

Swim City anxiously awaited the opening of the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout. Late-stage construction on U.S. 41 brought a new challenge: a flooded parking lot with nowhere for the water to go.

  • Sarasota
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Some Lakewood Ranch residents to see discolored water from main break
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 31, 2022
Some Lakewood Ranch residents to see discolored water from main break

Manatee County Utilities, which says the water is safe to drink, is working to repair a leaking pipe near Lake Manatee.

  • East County
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From the property's beach groin, the scale of the project is evident.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2022
Enough concrete poured at Longboat's St. Regis to build a 234-mile sidewalk

Heading into second year of construction, the condo and hotel buildings are coming together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harmer will finish his service of the town on Feb. 6.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 30, 2022
Town Manager Tom Harmer reflects on his tenure

Harmer's final day with the town is Feb. 6.

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