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Marilyn Coker said the baby grand piano being donated to the Myakka City Historic School House is made for a bigger space and has a huge sound.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2022
Shannon Funeral Homes donates piano to Myakka City Historic School House

The Myakka restoration project nears completion with a Brambach baby grand piano on board.

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Earth moving work is underway on the southeast corner of the Bobby Jones property.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

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The Sambucus Solar Center will use tracker panels like these at the FPL Echo River Solar Energy Center in Wellborn, Florida.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 4, 2022
Florida Power & Light seeks fifth solar energy center in Myakka

With 200,000 solar panels , the facility would power 15,000 homes annually in Manatee County.

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Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse says his investigation for a possible DUI resulting in an April 20 accident is a "witch hunt."
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 3, 2022
Manatee County commissioner calls DUI inquiry 'entirely political'

Commissioner George Kruse says the April 20 accident was careless driving, nothing more.

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Charles and Carol Haeussner are currently the only residents of the Edgewater community who still use Lake Uihlein for sailing.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 3, 2022
Edgewater residents push back against destruction of underused dock

The Country Club/Edgewater Village Association votes to demolish the Lake Uihlein dock in Lakewood Ranch.

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After a summer resod in 2021, broad swaths of dirt have returned to the Bayfront Park dog park.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 3, 2022
Longboat Key accepts $123,000 for dog park artificial turf

The park's shade trees are a big draw but also hinder growth of natural grass.

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Richard Collins, director of emergency services, addresses the gathered crowd in Station 9's truck bay.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota opens replacement fire station east of I-75

The new facility on Bee Ridge Road has been built to withstand Category 4 hurricane winds.

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Beachgoers head to the shore in Longboat Key.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota County approves higher tourist tax

After a record year in 2021, county qualified as a state-certified High Impact Tourism County.

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A 55-year-old Manatee County man died in a one-car accident on University Parkway early Sunday morning.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2022
Man dies in crash on University Parkway in Sarasota

A Manatee County man, 55, died in one-car crash on University Parkway.

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The town has set aside about 11,000 square feet of the town Center Green adjacent to the roundabout, generally on the site of the demolished Amore restaurant.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2022
County leaders suggest paths forward for Longboat Key library

Cooperation between the town, Sarasota County and possibly Manatee County could be considered.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2022
Troche opens new chapter as chief of Sarasota Police

The city's first Hispanic chief has served with department for 20 years.

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Patti Smith sang and read from her poetry and shared remembrances of Robert Mapplethorpe during her February appearance. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 29, 2022
Selby Gardens tabs Patti Smith as Artist in Residence

Patti Smith was moved by the Selby Gardens exhibit featuring her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe — so much so that she'll come back again and again.

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Work is progressing at the roundabout site on Sarasota's bayfront.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 29, 2022
Postponed paving at U.S. 41/Gulfstream roundabout set for May 1-5

Shifts in traffic are likely on southbound U.S. 41, beginning Sunday night.

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Dr. Russell Vega looks around the construction site on Fruitville Road.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

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