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Already, residents of downtown complexes including The Mark have reached out to city officials to share their concerns that the proposed sound ordinance revisions are not stringent enough.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2021
Noise regulations up for review

Although it’s a divisive topic, city leaders hope rewriting the sound rules will lead to greater clarity for officials, residents and businesses.

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Preservation advocates argued the 1701 Hashay Dr. home was a precursor to the design elements that defined the Sarasota School of Architecture, but city staff said the structure was an unremarkable example of a common style.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2021
Preservationists protest demolition decision

The City Commission overruled an advisory board in determining a McClellan Park house of disputed origin did not carry any historical significance.

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Some residents on Lido Key and St. Armands Key posted lawn signs encouraging the city to adopt regulations designed to cap capacity at vacation rental homes on the barrier islands.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2021
City approves new vacation rental rules

Although the regulations only apply on the barrier islands, some officials want to expand them citywide.

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In addition to shifting to walk-up vaccination clinics at the mall, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County hopes extended hours of operation will draw individuals who haven’t yet gotten a shot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2021
Vaccine distribution enters new phase

As supplies grow more plentiful, Sarasota County health officials are focused on encouraging harder-to-reach populations to get vaccinated.  

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David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta testing gets under the surface

After more than 100 mini reefs have been installed, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to examine their effectiveness.

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The elimination means that residents have a harder process to affect change on future land use developments.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2021
County restricts citizen-led land-use changes

Change in rules sets up approval process before comprehensive plan requests can move ahead.

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Siesta Key Coalition, a grassroots organization against several hotel proposals, like a 170-room hotel proposed off Calle Miramar, now represents more than 4,000 households.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta Key Coalition grows, gains non-profit status

The grassroots organization now represents 40 homeowner and condo associations.

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New principals will be coming to Braden River High School and William H. Bashaw Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2021
Two East County schools — Braden River High and Bashaw Elementary — have new principals

The School District of Manatee County names its new administrators.

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Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said mass vaccination sites will likely fade away as people start receiving doses through pharmacies or their health care providers.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County switches to first-come, first-serve vaccinations

Manatee County might not use mass vaccination sites much longer

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A quarter-mile stretch of Pope Road from White Eagle Boulevard to State Road 64 is under construction. The addition of turn lanes at the intersection of Pope Road and White Eagle Boulevard could prevent traffic backup.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 14, 2021
Pope Road construction underway

Turn lanes at the intersection of Pope Road and White Eagle Boulevard could prevent traffic backup

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Manatee County could use trails in places like Rye Preserve to build a county trail system.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County trail plan 25 years in the making emerges

Manatee County trail plan runs through East County

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Proceeds from Angela Massaro-Fain's Bacio di Cucina (A Kiss from the Kitchen) go to the nonprofit Sisterhood for Good.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 14, 2021
Lakewood Ranch author offers a taste of tradition with Bacio di Cucina

Lakewood Ranch's Angela Massaro-Fain honors her grandmother's cooking secrets in a new book, Bacio di Cucina.

  • East County
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Brianna Schepers, a sophomore in the Braden River High School JV winter guard, uses a rifle during the guard's "Little Sparrow" performance. Courtesy photo by Chris Stratford.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2021
Winter guards earn medals in east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools win awards at Federation of Colorguards Circuit State Championships.

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East County's Joe Eckstein, an illustrator, and Country Club East's David Wiegand, work together to create Wiegand's first book, "The Martian Menace." Wiegand connected with Eckstein through the Nextdoor app.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2021
Creative minds collide in Lakewood Ranch

An East County author partners with a local illustrator to create a children's book.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday he is directing Florida's Department of Environmental Protection to create a plan to permanently close Piney Point. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 13, 2021
DeSantis, Florida Senate president say they will seek $100 million to shut down Piney Point

Florida governor, senate president say state funds will be used to close Piney Point permanently

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