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The Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar at the Art Ovation hotel has drawn complaints from neighboring residents, though representatives for the property owner have pledged to work to address any issues. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 10, 2021
Art Ovation rooftop draws continued scrutiny

Following resident complaints, the city is working to enforce capacity limits and is prepared to take legal action if necessary.

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Braden River High School graduate Chloe Carnegie walks across the field with her diploma during the school's graduation ceremony at LECOM Park in 2020.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 9, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves graduation date changes

Manatee County high school graduations will take place in the first week of June.

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The Bay Park Conservancy hopes to have a substantial portion of the first phase of the park project open in the first quarter of 2021. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2021
Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 9, 2021
Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60 by order of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60

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The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

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Crews began water-sample testing on July 1 near the site of the sewage spill. Photo courtesy of www.rustychinnis.com.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key seeks funding from engineering firm after June 2020 sewage break

Greeley and Hansen provided inspected the pipe and gave the town a report in August 2017.

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George Spoll served as Longboat Key mayor in 2010, 2018 and 2019.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key commissioner George Spoll reflects on his tenure

George Spoll served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2005-2011, and then again from 2017-2021.

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The town of Longboat Key continues to sort through enforcement of the resident permit parking program in the Longbeach Village neighborhood, which started on Jan. 1.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key preps for spring break visitors

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some changes along with new parking rules implemented at the start of the year.

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The monument would be placed along I-75 near University Parkway and Fruitville Road, near the existing water tower.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 8, 2021
Sarasota considers welcome monument along I-75

County commissioners began conversations to install a welcome monument between University Parkway and Fruitville Road.

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Longboat Key staff is looking into the possibility of banning gas-powered leaf blowers.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key considers banning gas leaf blowers

An ordinance is not drafted yet, but Longboat Key staff is looking into the possibility.

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Morvydd Clark in "Saint Maud."
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2021
Binge Blog: To save a soul, that is quite something

"Taskmaster," "Saint Maud" and "Banshee" are this week's selections.

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Manatee County Commissioners voted 4-3 to advertise the interim administrator opening Thursday in an effort to reach possible candidates.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 4, 2021
Manatee County Commission votes to advertise interim administrator opening

Manatee County Commissioners aim to expand pool of interim administrator candidates

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Zach Schield won the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's "most fit" award in February.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 4, 2021
Longboat Key firefighter explains fitness regimen

Zach Schield completed the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's annual agility test in less than seven minutes.

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Lakewood Ranch High School theater students will perform in a virtual cabaret March 5.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2021
Ready to dazzle virtually in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students host virtual cabaret show.

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A proposed boardwalk pier, a central element of The Bay’s plans for phase one, is the focus of some opposition from residents of a nearby bayfront condo. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 4, 2021
Bayfront park project set for public hearing

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota, which includes a boardwalk near the terminus of Boulevard of the Arts.

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