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Inside the Town Commission Chambers, the town has used signage to ensure members of the public are maintaining at least 6 feet of social distancing. File photo
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  • Mark Bergin
  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key re-establishes COVID-19 precautions at town facilities

Inside town facilities, Longboat Key is requiring masks to be worn in common areas.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

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The 10-member board, which has been at work since August considering potential alterations to the city’s foundational governing document.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2022
Sarasota's Charter Review Committee OKs recommendation for elected mayor

Proposal needs City Commission approval before heading to voters.

  • Sarasota
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An overhead look at what will become Center Point at Lakewood Ranch. The CASTO project is located on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and University Parkway.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 2, 2022
2022 construction projects take shape in Lakewood Ranch

Another big year on tap for East County's formation.

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SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says offerings in Waterside Place will take off in 2022.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2021
2021 through the lens in Sarasota

A look back in pictures to the year we (almost) got back to normal.

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The largest of the three parcels, which fronts Ringling Boulevard, covers about 2.8 acres and is split zoned by the city of Sarasota for downtown core and downtown edge.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2021
Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

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Manatee County purchased this 161-acre plot of vacant land at the corner of S.R. 64 and Lena Road for $32.5 million in Oct. 2020.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 30, 2021
Manatee County ponders sale of its controversial 2020 land purchase at Lena Road and SR 64

Manatee County's plans for an operations center at Lena Road and SR 64 could be scrapped.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 29, 2021
Longboat Key's Year in Photos: 2021

A look back at the news of the year, with an accent on the visuals.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore stressed patience as the county continues to work on infrastructure projects to catch up with growth.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 28, 2021
Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

  • East County
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Puppies wait to be vaccinated in Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's new intake building.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 23

Chris Boothroyd captured this monarch butterfly on a patch of milkweed at North Water Tower Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 23

Mary Lou Johnson captured this photo of a picturesque sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
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Ross Johnson says enjoying Sarasota's hidden gems and meeting new friends at the local hangouts are my favorite treasures.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • December 23, 2021
Gifts from the heart: Sarasotans reflect on the meaning of giving

Residents reflect on the greatest and most meaningful gifts they’ve ever received during the holidays.

  • Sarasota
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Cyndi Seamon, Karey Kaine and Sam Digiammarino attended the annual Light Up Longboat event. File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2021
Longboat residents recall the greatest gifts

During this holiday season, Longboaters offer their take on what's really important.

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