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Structures at Bobby Jones Golf Club will be removed this spring and early summer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails closing next week

Work begins to demolish buildings in preparation for renovation of property.

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A city ordinance requiring a face mask when social distancing was not possible in public expired earlier this year after state regulations nullified enforcement options. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2021
City scraps plans for mask ordinance

An executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis rendered consideration of a mask mandate moot, the city attorney said.

  • Sarasota
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Horseback riders from Panther Ridge and the Concession show their opposition to a land use amendment that would add 15 single-family homes near the entrance to the Concession.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 4, 2021
Concession and Panther Ridge residents protest pending development in east Manatee County

About 25 people protested a pending amendment to add homes near the entrance to the Concession in east Manatee County.

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Longboat Key Garden Club President Susan Phillips, center, and LBKGC grants committee chair Linda Ulrich, right, present a check to Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, left. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 3, 2021
Paradise Center to start edible garden

Thanks to a Longboat Key Garden Club grant, the center will soon plant herbs and vegetables.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2021
Virtual public forum planned about Vamo Drive Park

Participants can ask questions, make comments.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office received reports Saturday evening about an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles on Cattlemen Road in Sarasota near University Town Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 2, 2021
Shots fired Saturday night in University Town Center area in Sarasota.

Those riding in two sedans exchanged gunfire on Cattlemen Road in Sarasota on Saturday night but no injuries were reported.

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A bullet hole is in the window above the garage at 6706 Oakmont Way after a shooting early Sunday morning in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 2, 2021
UPDATE — Shooting erupts after River Club party in Bradenton

Two suffer non life-threatening injuries trying to flee the scene at River Club in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Interim Longboat Key Police Chief George Turner began his tenure at 5 p.m. ET Friday, April 30.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 30, 2021
Former captain begins tenure as interim police chief

Turner previously served the Longboat Key Police Department from December 2001 through October 2007.

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Barriers physically separate town commissioners on the dais inside Town Hall.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 29, 2021
Longboat Key to continue hybrid meetings until summer

As long as there is a physical quorum, Longboat Key town commissioners can use Zoom to watch and participate in commission meetings through June 26.

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Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high school seniors can now bring four guests to graduation. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2021
Manatee County high school graduates get more tickets for the celebration

School District of Manatee County announces high school seniors will get four tickets for graduation.

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Lorraine Road one-car crash on Wednesday leaves a 50-year-old Bradenton man in critical condition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch crash leaves Bradenton man in critical condition

Lakewood Ranch crash leaves Bradenton man in critical condition

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Max Famiglietti officially launched Tiger Fire, LLC on New Year's Day.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 29, 2021
Entrepreneur's hot sauce takes long, winding road

Sarasota native Max Famiglietti started making his Tiger Fire Hot Sauce during the pandemic while in Peru.

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The owners of the Sarasota Modern hotel could develop land surrounding the building to include 90 residences in structures up to 10 stories tall. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2021
City approves Rosemary District rezoning

The change would allow 10-story buildings near the Sarasota Modern hotel, which some neighbors are unhappy about.

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Residents in neighborhoods such as Tahiti Park have said they see trees as a valuable resource, encouraging city officials to take steps to protect and maintain the urban canopy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2021
City considers creating urban forestry program

As part of a continuing emphasis on tree preservation, officials heard a presentation on a strategy for more formally documenting and managing the city’s canopy.

  • Sarasota
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A yearslong effort to redevelop the Bath and Racquet Club site continues to generate opposition, though the City Commission was largely effusive in its praise for the vision presented at a March meeting. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2021
More residences proposed for Bath and Racquet site

Neighbors have voiced opposition to the prospect of additional residential space, but the developer said the changes would reduce the intensity of the project.

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