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Perhaps the crux of the whole issue: The turn lanes onto Tamiami Trail from Gulfstream.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Eric Garwood
  • February 27, 2020
Tales of two Trails: We dive into Sarasota's seasonal traffic

Just how bad is it out there? We try to get to the airport through rush hour in two different directions.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 27, 2020
Longboat residents learn more about town's beach efforts

Ballot issue for upcoming renourishment projects before voters on March 17.

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The new structure's first floor will be 12 feet above sea level. It will include two bedrooms and two bathrooms for the manager on the second level. The first level will offer offices, another bathroom, meeting space and a mailroom
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 26, 2020
Longboat board signs off on Aria addition

Condo association in litigation over condition of 1930s era villa.

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Longboat Key residents attend the final class of the Citizens Academy of Government program at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department on Feb. 19.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 26, 2020
Citizens Academy pulls back curtain on local government

The weekly seven-part course provided access to several departments of Longboat town government and the people who work for it.

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Jon Thaxton suggested the city could use a tiered incentive system to reward developers who provide the most beneficial housing projects for the community.
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  • David Conway
  • February 26, 2020
City leaders offer differing housing perspectives

As city staff works to advance policy changes, commissioners shared their affordable housing priorities at a workshop Monday.

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Julie Bianchi, the head of the middle school, talks about the garden feature and virtual reality studio in the new building.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 26, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy building for a better future in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy expands middle school with new facility and quad

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Manatee County commissioners meet at the county administration building downtown. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2020
Right-of-way acquisition could be a county priority in Manatee County

County executives, commissioners believe land for road projects needs to be purchased sooner.

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Sarasota civil engineer Steve Suau told attendees of the Feb. 18 LWR Talks event Lakewood Ranch is about two weeks away from starting construction on a pilot program meant to improve water quality.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch filtration project set to begin

Engineer says SMR will break ground in March on the water filtration pilot study.

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Terry Wilson, a Waterlefe resident, paints stripes on her sheepshead fish. "I was shocked when I found out we were painting with a real fish," Wilson says. "It sounds like fun."
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 26, 2020
Painting on a grand scale in East County

Waterlefe residents learn how to paint with a fish

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Dick Amesbury said events like the expo have helped him keep up to date on Parkinson's developments, as well as products to assist with life changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2020
Learning to live with Parkinson's in Lakewood Ranch

Seminars, workshops keep local man on course despite Parkinson's disease.

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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Ted Lindenberg, director of the Books for Kids program, celebrate the program's success.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 26, 2020
A success story in Manatee County

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrates growth of Books for Kids program

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan nominated 10 Sarasota students to U.S. Service Academies on Feb. 25.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 26, 2020
Buchanan submits 22 service academy nominations

Each year, members of Congress nominate seniors for admission to U.S. Service Academies.

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Summerfield resident Betsy Hall walks from her home to Greenbrook Adventure Park daily and said safety has become a problem. She said the district's plan to create separate pathways for walkers and vehicles will improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2020
Improved path for community park in Lakewood Ranch

CDD 4 plans safety improvements at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Tiffany Yu wears a dress by Debbie Dannheisser Threads while Debbie Dannheisser shows a painting by her late daughter Nichole. She incorporates Nichole's artistry into her fashions.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Zachariah Fike (center), a major in the Vermont National Guard, has returned more than 800 medals of valor to families of the soldiers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch event delivers lost medals of valor back to families

Purple Hearts Reunited returns medals of valor during Lakewood Ranch event.

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