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Commissioner Nancy Detert swayed fellow commissioners to open a solicitation period for proposals on the parcel.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 3, 2020
County seeks other proposals for parcel

Following a Miami company's interest in county-owned land, commissioners agree to seek additional ideas.

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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent for the School District of Manatee County, has been named Consortium of Florida Education Foundations' 2020 Star Superintendent of the Year. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2020
School District of Manatee County superintendent receives statewide award

Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent for the School District of Manatee County, was named 2020 State Superintendent of the Year.

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Dr. Audrey Davis is the new medical director of neonatology at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2020
Oh baby, new doctor's on the job at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial add a neonatologist to help with any birth difficulties.

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James Miller, the co-owner with his wife Misdee of the Sarasota Polo Club, says he will adjust safety measures as the season progresses depending on attendance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2020
Sarasota Polo Club ready to open in a pandemic world

Sarasota Polo Club owners James and Misdee Miller hope fans will buy tickets in advance to help safety planning.

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Robert Marbut, the executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, speaks at a Nov. 24 town hall meeting on homelessness at the Ken Clark Auditorium. Courtesy image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2020
Arroyo town hall stirs homelessness conversation

The return of a controversial homelessness expert included some harsh assessments of Sarasota's response strategies — and pushback from local service providers.

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In addition to ensuring all the downtown lighting works, Mayor Hagen Brody wanted the city to explore expanding tree lights onto branches.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2020
Holiday decor falls flat for mayor

Property owners are working with the city on a strategy to make downtown more festive.

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As a cost-saving measure, the St. Armands BID could eliminate some design features from its original restroom plans.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2020
St. Armands bathroom plans remain in flux

In response to rising costs, officials are considering scrapping the favored design and housing the restrooms in shipping containers.

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After the city rejected the first proposal, Selby Gardens revised the proposed height of the parking garage by more than 40%.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2020
Selby Gardens project set for City Commission review

Last year, the City Commission turned away Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ proposed master plan. Will a revised pitch produce a different outcome this month?

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A rendering of the 88,000-square foot facility that will include clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center and administrative offices. (Courtesy of Coastal Orthopedics)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Coastal Orthopedics planning new Lakewood Ranch facility

Coastal Orthopedics is planning an 88,000-square foot expansion in Lakewood Ranch that will include clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center and administrative offices.

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Floyd C. Johnson and Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River protects a 44.5-acre parcel of land.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Long-established committee hopes to advise Manatee County on environmental land fund

Manatee County environmental committee could play big role in protecting more land

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Eagle Trace resident Patricia McHugh (left) shows her concern about the Cox dealership, largely flooding issues in her case, in this Jan. 25 photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Planned Cox Chevrolet lot challenged by appeal from east Bradenton residents

Appeal of east Bradenton dealership say plans violate county code

  • East County
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Edward Goltsman is one local business owner who said he did not hear about the CARES Act program in time to apply. Goltsman runs a DJ service called sarasotaparty.com and owns Bottom Line Records. (courtesy of Edward Goltsman)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Manatee County asks for CARES Act extension

Some Manatee County businesses may lose out on CARES Act grants

  • East County
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This image of Lakewood Ranch High School was taken by a Manatee County drone while it was documenting irrigation infrastructure. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Manatee County drone program takes off

Manatee County uses drones to inspect roofs, count infrastructure

  • East County
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(From left) Sharie Kelly, Jennifer Ramsey and Nabil Rezkalla. Kelly and Rezkalla co-own Riviera Mediterranean Grille, while Rezkalla and Ramsey are both chefs at the restaurant.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Restauranteur's passion on menu at Mediterranean-Italian eatery in Lakewood Ranch

EYE ON BUSINESS: Chef, designer open authentic Mediterranean-Italian restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Mike Newhams, a science teacher, explains how to separate the layers of an onion to his students. Newhams loves having his class outdoors and at the center of campus so he can connect with other students and staff members.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 2, 2020
Sky's the limit in outdoor classes in Lakewood Ranch

ODA allows teachers to host their classes in outdoor spaces during pandemic.

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Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide
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