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Pickleball and tennis are constant sources of enjoyment on the Key.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 5, 2019
Longboat Key pleases pickleball and tennis players with court solutions

The question now is, which comes first: the new pickleball courts, or the replacement tennis courts?

  • Longboat Key
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Those who are nonviolent offenders and are experiencing homelessness are eligible for the program.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 5, 2019
Sarasota's Community Care Court tackles homelessness

The program gives nonviolent offenders an alternative to jail.

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University Park Recreation District Vice Chairman Michael Smith announces details of the plan during an Aug. 28 meeting. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2019
University Park Recreation District bond validation hearing set

University Park Recreation District bond validation hearing set

  • East County
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Arlington Park residents Robert Grant and Nathan Wilson are part of a group that fears allowing more multifamily development in and around the neighborhood could lead to issues such as worsened traffic.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2019
Mixed-use zoning plans prove contentious

In addition to objections from the Arlington Park neighborhood, some city officials want to see affordable housing built on commercial properties.

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The city is working to install tree lights along all of Main Street ahead of the holiday season.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2019
Project to light up downtown Sarasota trees

The Downtown Improvement District hopes to add lights on Main Street, in Five Points Park and in other portions of the city center in time for the holiday season.

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Part of the delay involved redesigning the lift station from an underground structure to an above-ground building as depicted in this image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2019
Lift station costs expected to exceed $60 million

The city could end up spending eight times its original budget to construct Lift Station 87.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Michele Morley was unbothered by the possibility of a hurricane Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1. Photo by Sten Spinella.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella
  • September 4, 2019
Relief reigns on Longboat Key as island evades Dorian

Massive hurricane's threat put town on edge for a bit, but officials stress the season is just now reaching its peak.

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Town Commissioners back from hiatus and ready to work

After a two-month recess, the Town Commission resumes regular meetings on Sept. 9.

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From left, Braden River Middle School sixth-graders Ehab Bakhet, 11, Kyle Page, 11, and Peyton Lyn, 11, eat lunch in the cafeteria. Enlarging the cafeteria is one of the proposed renovations for the middle school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2019
Board considers Braden River Middle renovations

School Board of Manatee County to consider renovations at Braden River Middle

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 4, 2019
Atkins again running for Sarasota County Commission

Atkins will run for the District 1 seat, a position currently held by Michael Moran.

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From left, Wendy Orlando with The Mark Wandall Foundation, Dan Sidler and Erik Hanson with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Alicia Chalmers with Manatee Community Foundation talk before an event to educate nonprofits.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2019
Nonprofits learn expansion techniques

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance helps nonprofits struggling to find volunteers

  • East County
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Ballroom dancing instructor Colton Gannon leads Dynasty Stars Program dancers, including Bryanna Schmidt (back right) and Sophia Slaughter (front right) in the tango.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch dance studio makes dancers stars

Ballroom dance program for special needs kids and young adults opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Tara development case still unsettled in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners consider land regulation changes.

  • East County
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University Park Recreation District Supervisor Michael Smith says a "win-win" deal is one that chaffs all parties, but is one they live with.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Compromise reached in University Park dispute

Settlement clears path for University Park Country Club purchase by Recreation District.

  • East County
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