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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 13, 2021
Night of horse play in Lakewood Ranch

Sunset Polo Happy Hour an introduction to the sport for many at Sarasota Polo Club.

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Asphalt paving for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is nearing completion.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 12, 2021
Portion of Legacy Trail to open in mid-summer

A ribbon cutting for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated for the summer.

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Even after the Kagi family bought a new pool filter and drained the pool twice, it still had an oversaturation of salt from Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 12, 2021
Longboat Key still sorting out Tropical Storm Eta repairs

In November 2020, Eta caused storm surge, major flooding and high winds throughout Longboat Key.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since March 22.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 12, 2021
Goals and Objectives meeting is next week

The pandemic prompted the cancellation of the April 2020 Goals and Objectives meeting.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since Ed Zunz officially resigned on March 22.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 9, 2021
Three people apply for vacant District 5 Town Commission seat

The seat has sat vacant since March 22 when Ed Zunz's officially resigned.

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Maggie Mooney has worked as Longboat Key's town attorney since July 2013.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 9, 2021
Longboat Key hires special legal counsel for St. Regis hearings, sewage break fallout

The hirings help ensure Town Attorney Maggie Mooney does not have a conflict of interest with the proposed changes to the St. Regis site, and for how the town deals with the fallout from the June 2020 sewage break.

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Some programs vying for mental health district money would help keep those with mental health issues out of jail.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Officials discuss mental health district millage rate

As commissioners discuss how much will go to mental health taxing districts, local groups ask for funds.

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A current proposal for the parcel includes single and multifamily affordable housing and retail space.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
County accepts bids on north county affordable project

Developers will have until April 26 to submit bids for the property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

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Sheriff Kurt Hoffman said the current Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 6010 Cattleridge Blvd. isn't large enough to accommodate the entire department.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Commission, Sheriff eye same property for expansion

County commissioners and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman are interested in 1301 Cattlmen Road as a future expansion site.

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Snowy plovers are the most popular nesting shorebird on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Snowy plovers return to Siesta Key

Out of 25 confirmed nests since 2018, no chicks have made it to maturity.

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The Sarasota County Property Appraiser pegged the value of the transfer station site at $2.42 million in 2020, with the land valued at $1.28 million.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 8, 2021
Officials endorse removal of downtown SCAT station

The city is encouraging the county to sell the bus station site to facilitate the redevelopment of the property.

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City staff identified improved bike rental offerings as a priority in the proposed Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 8, 2021
City seeks partner for bike, scooter service

The city hopes to capitalize on the extension of the Legacy Trail as it works to expand its transportation offerings.

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Asset Manager Ruth Hofer and Project Manager Philipp Hartl (not pictured) hope the Linger Lodge restaurant will open in January. The restaurant is not undergoing any renovations.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
Campground revamp under way at Linger Lodge

Improvements to the Linger Lodge RV campground are underway

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 7, 2021
County to host walk-up vaccination clinics

Beginning at 5 p.m. April 12 the current registration system will no longer accept new accounts.

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Friends of the East Manatee Library Fundraising Committee Chair Connie Farmer, President Sue Ann Miller, Vice President Regina Negrycz and Stewardship Committee Chair Janet Allen stand in front of the future East County Library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
East County Library nonprofit books authors for fundraisers

Friends of the East Manatee Library adjusts to fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Together, John and Shannon Barton make the "Roaring '20s" at the Great Gatsby-themed annual dinner for members of the Friars Club. Attendees shared their favorite memories from the season and gave out awards at the March 24 celebration at the Harbourside Ballroom.
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