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FitnessQuest Physical Therapy has a wide space at 540 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 21, 2020
Paradise Center medical suite opens for appointments

A few providers are taking appointments when they can.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota County opened a new fire station on Apex Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 21, 2020
Sarasota County opens Apex fire station

The station, which is located adjacent to Celery Fields, is one of three new stations the county has planned.

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Eight people were aboard the 27-foot powerboat that hit the concrete groin on Saturday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key boat crash sends two to hospital

Powerboat strikes sand-saving groin along Longboat Key's gulf beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Courts five and six.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center courts updated

This maintenance is a precursor to bigger work to come in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
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Town commissioners unanimously appointed S. Jay Plager to become the seventh member of the P&Z Board.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 20, 2020
Newest P&Z Board member has broad experience

The vacancy on the P&Z Board sat vacant since March.

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The city has produced images depicting Unconditional Surrender at a variety of sites, including the Municipal Auditorium, the Sahib Shriners property, J.D. Hamel Park and Hart’s Landing. Images courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2020
City launches Unconditional Surrender survey

Through next Friday, members of the public have the opportunity to select their favored location for the bayfront artwork from a list of nine options.

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Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 18, 2020
Longboat Key seeks permitting for dry line piping after June's sewage break

The town of Longboat Key is looking into opportunities to advance its redundant piping project.

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In May, the town transitioned from Longboat Code Red to Alert Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 17, 2020
Don't expect emergency sirens anytime soon in Longboat Key

Commissioners discussed the town's emergency notification system on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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In 2018, the county stopped operating parks including Arlington Park, giving oversight to the city. With county transitional funding set to expire next year, officials are concerned about a forthcoming budget crunch. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2020
Finalizing budget, city considers future parks needs

A proposal to allow the use of emergency funds for park operations drew support from a majority of the commission but concern from multiple officials.

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Accessory dwelling units such as the Laurel Park residence pictured here are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the Florida Housing Coalition recommended permitting the structures by-right citywide.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2020
Planning Board endorses limited expansion of accessory dwellings

The city hopes allowing a small second unit on some single-family lots will help add affordable housing, though proposed changes fall short of consultant recommendations.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 16, 2020
Longboat Key man's sailboat washes ashore

Mark Sternal had recently purchased the boat in Punta Gorda.

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Jason Toale is the vice president of operations for Robert Toale & Sons. He is the son of Robert Toale.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 16, 2020
Funeral home planned for Lakewood Ranch

Robert Toale and Sons is in the permitting stage for a Lakewood Ranch Boulevard/44th Avenue location.

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Although City Manager Tom Barwin said "overwhelming" public feedback supports keeping Unconditional Surrender on the bayfront, a final decision on where the city will place the statue is still forthcoming.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2020
Despite Buchanan post, no decision on Unconditional Surrender location

The city issued a statement today confirming that officials have not formally settled on a permanent home for the bayfront artwork.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch High FFA members Brooke O’Neill, Madeline Fields, Maddy Hartwig and Nathan Sundberg promote the importance of animal agriculture and hands-on projects. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area FFA reputation grows

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school FFA chapters receive special recognitions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
Dyeing to enjoy Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch mothers enjoy time with their kids during Barre3 and Let's Create Art's tie-dye party.

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