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  • October 13, 2022
DNA links dead suspect to second Sarasota homicide victim, police say

52-year-old man who died in jail had already been charged in one case.

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Construction of new homes of two bedrooms or fewer is down to 6.2% of all homes nationally, compared to 24.1% in the mid-1980s. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 13, 2022
Sarasota region ranks No. 22 for starter home availability

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton is ranked the 22nd best mid-size MSA in the country to find a starter home and eighth best among its peers in Florida.

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Superintendent Brennan Asplen said minimal interruptions occurred during Monday's return to school. (File photo)
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  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota County Schools touts smooth return for Monday's reopening

School officials weighing possibility of presenting calendar changes to School Board.

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Kevin Hennessy, an attorney for the Sarasota Medieval Fair and Hunsader Farms, spoke against the requirements. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioners line up against adding more requirements to agritourism events

County staff wants to add informal traffic study and permits to the process.

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Law enforcement personnel from at least four agencies are blocking traffic near Riverview High School. (Lauren Tronstad)
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  • October 11, 2022
Lockdown lifted at Riverview High after threat against school

Sheriff's Office said reports were likely a hoax, no shots were reported.

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Sarasota County has continued a discussion about a possible smoking ban on the county's beaches and in parks. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 11, 2022
County Commission tables smoking ban discussion

Citing a need for more public information and input, the Sarasota County Commission has continued a discussion about banning smoking on beaches and in parks.

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  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 11, 2022
Orchestra, Van Wezel raise six figures in relief funds

The Sarasota Orchestra and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall raised more than $100,000 for relief efforts with assistance from The Patterson Foundation.

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Commissioner George Kruse's pretrial conference on a DUI charge is postponed to Nov. 8 by a Circuit Court judge.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioner's pretrial hearing on DUI charge postponed

George Kruse's attorney tells judge he needs more time to review the evidence.

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Tree debris lie along Gulf of Mexico Drive for pickup Tuesday morning. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • October 11, 2022
Town debris cleanup expected to span at least a month

Florida Department of Transportation's initial sweep of Gulf of Mexico Drive was completed Tuesday morning.

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Cleanup and repairs on Longboat Key have been underway since the passage of Hurricane Ian two weeks ago. (Lesley Dwyer)
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  • October 10, 2022
Town Commission meeting to include Hurricane Ian report, smoking ban

Town Commissioners will hear from Town Manager Tom Harmer about the town's response to Hurricane Ian and efforts moving forward.

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Glen Gibelina, a spokesperson for the affordable housing advisory board, addresses commissioners.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 10, 2022
Commissioner George Kruse criticizes density bonuses

George Kruse says density bonuses being approved by Manatee County are not fulfilling intended use.

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At a cost of $15 million, The Canal District is part of Phase 2 of The Bay. (Courtesy image)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 10, 2022
City Commission OKs bond funding for The Bay Phase 2

At a cost of $65 million, the Sarasota City Commission approves $48 million in TIF-backed bonds for the second phase of The Bay park redevelopment.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota traffic crash kills woman in garage

Driver charged with several offenses in Friday night collision with house on Courtland Street.

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Cord Byrd is secretary of state of Florida and Michael Bennett is Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 9, 2022
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd visits Bradenton to consider election restrictions

Hurricane Ian's impact could hinder the voting process in Manatee County.

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Recycling collections in the city will resume on their normal schedule on Monday. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota city, county recycling collections to resume on Monday

The City of Sarasota's recycling receiving vendor will be back in operation this weekend. Collections will resume on their normal schedule beginning Monday.

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