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In May, the county decided to list the 5.3-acre downtown tract as surplus land and pursue a move to a county-owned property near Interstate 75 at 1301 Cattlemen Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2021
County enters negotiations on sale of downtown building

The county will discuss selling its Ringling Boulevard offices with six interested purchasers who have submitted bids of $20 million or higher.

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Work continued in April on a 50-acre parcel in Myakka City even after Manatee County code enforcement officers had received complaints about a possible lack of the proper permits. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

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Kim Seery, a Myakka City resident and treasurer for Preserve Our Wildlife Environment and Resources, doesn't want development to cross the Future Development Area Boundary line.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

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Developer Gary Kompothecras plans to build a seven-story hotel, above, and a five-level parking garage, below, on two non-contiguous parcels near the south bridge to Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel proposal receives endorsement

The county’s Planning Commission voted in favor of special exceptions to accommodate a 120-room hotel near the south bridge onto the barrier island.

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A 19-year-old roofer was killed by a lightning strike in Lakewood Ranch on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2021
Roofer killed by lightning in Lakewood Ranch

Lightning strike at Greenbrook apartments kills 19-year-old roofer in Lakewood Ranch

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2021
Traffic moving again on Gulf of Mexico Drive after gas line break

Longboat's main artery was shut down in both directions around 4:35 p.m.

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In early July, Fannie Bushin and 4-year-old oversized toy poodle Miles moved to Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 7, 2021
Dog groomer starts business in Longboat Key

Miami transplant comes to Longboat with her business and her special dog, Miles.

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The town has designed phases one and two of the cement pipe replacement, which spans from Spinnaker Lane to Channel Lane.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 7, 2021
Longboat Key applies for federal funding to upgrade Country Club Shores utilities

The town of Longboat Key submitted a grant application, requesting $13 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Nonprofits are carefully watching to see if COVID numbers will impact their events.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 6, 2021
Nonprofits look ahead to uncertain season

Changing pandemic landscape makes planning difficult for event organizers.

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SANCA President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler resigned Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 4, 2021
SANCA president and CEO quits after one year in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota sees its leadership shift as SANCA president and CEO resigns.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer provided his recommended budget to the Town Commission on Aug. 1.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Town Commission to review upcoming budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and again on Sept. 27.

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Town staffers place 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive, beginning Sept. 10.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Sept. 11 flag tradition continues on attack's 20th anniversary

This is the 19th time the Public Works Department will plant 2,974 flags in the ground.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 3, 2021
Casey Key sale closes for more than $9 million

Property includes 2.67 acres of gulf-front land, a main house and a guest house.

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James Hugglestone II of Fawley Bryant and Brandon Gundrum and Angel Ortiz of Willis Smith Construction stand next to the partially built cube.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's blackboard cube allows 9/11 feelings to be shared

In Lakewood Ranch, 8-foot-tall cube will record intimate thoughts about 9/11.

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Bradenton-based Diaz Landscaping did the landscaping work around the Longboat Key Historical Society's cottage.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 2, 2021
Historical Society targets October opening for museum

Longboat Key Historical Society's cottage will serve as a museum at the Town Center site.

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