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The work at the playground is expected to continue through mid-December.
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  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2019
Payne Park playground project begins Tuesday

The Circus Park Playground will be closed for about a month as the city works to resurface the grounds and upgrade landscaping.

  • Sarasota
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Herman Martinez, commander of the Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters, said his organization honored Reinhard Edward Bauer during a Veterans Day ceremony.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2019
University Park of Sarasota veteran recalls horrors of World War II

Edward Bauer, a U.S. Marine who served during World War II, recalls the horrors of the atomic bomb.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2019
Fashion for a cause in East County

Tara Golf and Country Club social committee hosts fashion show for charity

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks community, staff

Department's first Medal Day honors those who serve and those who help.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Waterlefe Art Show raises money for local schools in East County

Waterlefe Art Show benefits Haile Middle and Freedom Elementary school students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest ages well in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands enjoy annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 9, 2019
Tara Elementary honors its veterans in Bradenton

Tara Elementary School honors veterans and first responders during Veterans Day ceremony.

  • East County
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BBC Main Street initially announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping the Main Plaza site, but a project did not come to fruition ahead of the sale of the property.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 8, 2019
Main Plaza property sells for $20 million

The new owners intend to develop apartments and office space on the downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie pose for a photo following today's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2019
City Commission selects Jen Ahearn-Koch as mayor

At an annual statutory meeting, outgoing Mayor Liz Alpert gave a speech focused on the city’s planning efforts during a period of growth.

  • Sarasota
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EDC President and CEO Sharon Hillstrom. SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen, Fawley-Bryant Vice President Stu Henderson, and EDC incoming Chair Brian Volner celebrate Jensen's award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2019
Rex Jensen honored at Bradenton Area Economic Development 2019 annual Update Reception.

Rex Jensen honored at Bradenton Area Economic Development 2019 annual Update Reception.

  • East County
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Robert E. Willis Elementary School Guardian Lenny Gutmann and student support specialist Kim Thomas dump ice cream on top of Principal Katy Price, before letting the children add the toppings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2019
Human sundaes sweeten deal at Lakewood Ranch school

Children smother Willis Elementary School administrators in ice cream after beating fundraising goals.

  • East County
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Dr. Richard Brown, Medical Director of Cancer Care Services at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, signs the wall of the linear accelerator vault. His message was dedicated to his late cousin, Kenny Freed.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 7, 2019
Staff, patients sign walls of incoming cancer care facility

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Radiation Oncology Center is slated for completion in August 2020

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Adrien Lucas, Connie Deramo, Dennis Robertson and Guy DiLullo protest against potential development on the Quads ahead of Wednesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting, where plans for the land will be discussed.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 7, 2019
Protestors want undeveloped Celery Fields as County Commission approves easement

Sarasota County has controlled the land since 1985, and leaders approved a conservation easement for three of the four quadrants.

  • Sarasota
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Town Commissioners are seeking $2.89 million from Manatee County to help with a $10 million groin-sand project at Greer Island.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat initially OKs maximum borrow for beach projects, asks Manatee for help

Commissioners agree on ballot language of no more than $34.5 million, though final OK pending in December.

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An easement along Beach Road, shown here in 2017, has maintained public access to the beach across the vacated right of way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2019
Judge declares Beach Road charter amendment unconstitutional

The decision also struck down a portion of a second charter amendment restricting the county’s ability to sell parkland and water-adjacent rights of way.

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