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Grand Living officials and staff cut a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the community's opening.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2019
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch opens doors

Ceremony signals 'new chapter' for Sarasota building.

  • East County
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Firefighters were working on putting out a fire in the hopper of a Waste Management trash truck on Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 15, 2019
Fire department responds to trash truck fire on Longboat Key

No one injured, and the cause of the fire is unknown.

  • Longboat Key
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Milan Brkch held his first hearing as Longboat Key's Code Enforcement Magistrate.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 14, 2019
Twin Shores on the way to turtle compliance

Community working with Sea Turtle Conservancy to design, install new lighting.

  • Longboat Key
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Work installing conduit and electrical-service equipment pads along Broadway Street is complete, town officials said.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 14, 2019
Utility project moves forward on north, south ends

Town reports initial stages of $49 million project is on schedule.

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As part of the project, the sidewalk will be extended along the south side of Ringling Causeway, and Australian pines removed on both sides.
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • October 14, 2019
Trail expansion along Ringling starts soon

Australian pines will be removed as part of city of Sarasota project.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 13, 2019
Pirates carry on homecoming bonfire in Bradenton

Braden River High School's homecoming bonfire a tradition of fun

  • East County
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Sixty dental chairs are set up at Manatee Technical College's main campus to provide patients with dental cleanings, dental x-rays, dental extractions and other services.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2019
Remote Area Medical returns to Bradenton

Remote Area Medical returns to Bradenton

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Ted Sperling park overlooks Sarasota Bay near Big Pass.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota seeks OK to use Lido park as staging area

County wants more information on proposal linked to Big Pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
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Terry Turner
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2019
Former Commissioner Turner files to run for city seat

Turner enters race for Seat 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 11, 2019
Longboat firefighters see the other side of emergency response

Visit to county's consolidated dispatch center gives first-responders a chance to close the loop on communications.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2019
Selby garage proposal remains central point of contention

Sarasota residents and officials point to proposed 486-space structure, with a restaurant on top, as the main discussion focus.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has filed to run for reelection .
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2019
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 10

Ron Horn caught this image of a fun-looking cloud from Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 10, 2019
County Commission requests new redistricting map

Commissioners want a fourth map drawn based off one submitted by a member of the public.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota County to see increase in water and sewer fees

Capacity fees will increase by nearly $800 and wastewater rates will increase 5% annually.

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