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Benderson Development proposes a multiuse project including retail, residential and commercial at Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 17, 2019
Both sides in Siesta Promenade state their cases

Developer rejects residents' contention that project was improperly approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a workshop regarding parkland at Bobby Jones Golf Club on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2019
City asks for input on Bobby Jones park

During the next two months, the city will produce a plan for nearly 50 acres of parkland at the municipal golf course site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zach Farley rides a scooter at Payne Skate Park on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2019
Skaters campaign to make city park free

The city is wiling to consider making the Payne Skate Park open to the public, but more research needs to be done.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 17, 2019
The $15 minimum wage: What does it mean for Florida?

Floridians are likely to be voting in 2020 to mandate a 77% increase in Florida’s minimum wage. Don’t be fooled. It would be destructive to all Floridians — lost jobs, less service, higher prices.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Whitney's outdoor seating will be situated under the new canopy constructed on the front of the building.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 16, 2019
North-end eatery gains Longboat's permission for outdoor seating

Whitney's adds parking provision on adjacent parcel to accommodate increase in capacity.

  • Longboat Key
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Traffic begins backing up as a Manatee County transit bus stops a few hundred yards south of the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 16, 2019
Longboat leaders lobby for action on Bradenton Beach intersection

Longboat leaders, Bradenton Beach mayor successfully ask FDOT to include a hard-to-fix junction on a list of possible sites to consider for fix-up. But nothing is certain.

  • Longboat Key
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Bradenton 86-year-old Bernita Franzel selects from hundreds of frames with the help of volunteer optician Anna Seigneurie. Glasses were made on site so Franzel could take home her new pair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Medical prayers answered in Bradenton

Remote Area Medical's return to Manatee County iis a blessing for those who can't afford medical care.

  • East County
  • News
Aqila Patel, a Braden River High School senior, plays xylophone as part of the pit in the band.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

  • East County
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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby with University Park resident and photographer Sally Ullman hope an upcoming photography show will raise funds for Nate's.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch photo presentation benefits animal rescues

University Park photographer presents her work in Africa and the Southwest to benefit Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Education Practices Commission rejects DOE's settlement with Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

School District of Manatee County superintendent to remain focused after settlement rejection

  • East County
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Left to right: Debbie DeLeon, Stephen Boyes, Matthew Arriaga, Lydia Arriaga, Kurt Mattingly and ,Aaron Zimmermann participate in "Environment in Transportation" planning event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Transportation officials look to future in Lakewood Ranch area

Transportation officials look to future in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Angela Massaro-Fain, Roxanne Sima, Graceann Frederico and Terri Stern show off the donated purses that will be offered at Designer Bag Bingo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag

Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Frank Verdel, a community ambassador for Lakewood Ranch, leads guided tours from the information center on a new 32-passenger bus.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
All aboard the new bus for Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch purchases a new bus to offer tours of the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the scene where officers are investigating the deaths. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2019
Sarasota Police investigate potential murder-suicide

An investigation is ongoing after the police found two dead individuals in the 1200 block of 32nd Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City officials have suggested a partnership with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast could help fund the construction of a park on the Bobby Jones Golf Club property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2019
Public meeting seeks input on park at Bobby Jones

The city is hosting a workshop today to engage with residents about plans to build a park on a portion of the municipal golf course property.

  • Sarasota
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