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Seaward Development promises its plans will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

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Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service has transported more than 41,000 passengers between downtown and Lido Key in its first three full months of operation. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 13, 2022
City earns top mobility award marks for Bay Runner, e-scooter programs

Still in their infancy, Sarasota's Bay Runner and e-scooter/e-bike programs are met with international acclaim.

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Peninsula Sarasota and its 23 luxury condominiums will occupy this site on Golden Gate Point if approved by the Sarasota City Commission. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 13, 2022
More condos headed to Golden Gate Point

The city's Planning Board unanimously approves the 23-unit Peninsula Sarasota luxury condo development at Golden Gate Point.

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Sarasota's John Savage volunteers as the "Hawkeye," who keeps his eye on the rowers from the top of the finish tower to make sure they stay safe.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 11, 2022
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park seeks more volunteers

With additional events upcoming, Nathan Benderson Park issues call for more volunteers.

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The Van Wezel Foundation has named Julie Schwartz director of development.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 10, 2022
Van Wezel Foundation brings new director of development from Carnegie Hall

Julie Schwartz brings to the Van Wezel Foundation two decades of experience with renowned cultural organizations, including the renowned New York City venue.

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Although a final decision has yet to be made on an indoor gymnasium at Premier Park, this sketch by Manatee County shows that a gym could be placed next to the $13.6 million aquatics facility, which has been approved. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2022
Manatee exec says indoor gymnasium would be boon for tourism

Elliott Falcione says Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch should have an indoor athletic facility component.

  • East County
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The church chose not to alter its sanctuary building, opting instead to build the events center that currently awaits construction.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 10, 2022
Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

  • East County
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Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Lisa Krouse said the organization has made great progress under her leadership of the last 11 months. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 9, 2022
EDC will keep its reduced county funding — for now

The County Commission voted 3-2 to continue funding the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County through 2022-23.

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Beach walkers have few options to circumvent the Ohana house seawall, which juts into the water.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 9, 2022
Longboat Key seeks path around troublesome seawalls

Pedestrian access to the beach has been compromised in areas of Longboat Key, and there doesn't seem to be a simple solution.

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Courtney De Pol, currently director of development services, has received the additional role of deputy administrator.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 9, 2022
Manatee County names deputy administrator

Recent hire Courtney De Pol adds to her Manatee County responsibilities with the new title.

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Many businesses, such as Wawa, have racks inside with the East County Observer.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2022
Racking our brains to deliver the paper in Lakewood Ranch area

The East County Observer seeks more outlets, and better online service to make the newspaper available.

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(File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota property tax values to increase by nearly 17% over 2021

A projected increase in Sarasota property values of $2.1 billion over 2021 means the city might have an extra $5 million to work with during budget season.

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An Aviation Maintenance Technician School is coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 8, 2022
Aviation maintenance school coming to SRQ

Manatee Technical partners with Suncoast Technical to provide training at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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(File photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 8, 2022
Longboat eyes ordinance to safeguard area of Greer Island

The town hopes to ban motorboats from the area that residents use for wading and lounging in the water.

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Events at Hunsader farms sometimes generate more than 1,000 people, which would violate code regulations.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 8, 2022
Manatee Commission says review needed for proposed agritourism regulations

County commissioners are hesitant to impose regulations on events that could benefit farmers and ranchers.

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