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Work is scheduled to begin in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

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Sally Fernandez speaks at a book signing Sunday on the lawn of Longboat Library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 14, 2020
Author Fernandez speaks about her Max Ford spy trilogy

The subject of Sarasota-based Sally Fernandez most recent political thrillers could be hitting the big screen soon

  • Longboat Key
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2018 Chairman Mark Meador and 2019 Chairwoman Tonya Atchison at the 2019 Chamber Awards Luncheon.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce to gather for 61st annual meeting

The Chamber is looking forward to 2020 with more ways to give back to the community.

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David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 mini reefs at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Eric Garwood
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 14, 2020
Siesta Key neighborhood may soon get mini reefs

Siesta Key residents hope to show the successes of mini reefs so the county will allow similar structures in the Grand Canal.

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Neighborhoods with wider canals pose less of a problem with navigation and the widths of back yard docks.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 14, 2020
Commissioners sign off on final dock rules

With 7-0 final vote, leaders seek more 'absolute' language in regulations.

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Mote hopes to begin construction on the aquarium this year and open the facility by 2023, but President and CEO Michael Crosby has said county funding is essential to make the project a reality.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2020
County to consider steering tourist tax money toward Mote aquarium

As Mote seeks $20 million in public funds from Sarasota County for an aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, the county could divert tax dollars from tourism promotion and arts programming.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

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Pictured is the front of the hangar that will be distributed by Longboat Key first responders Tuesday through Thursday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 12, 2020
First responders to distribute safety tip door hangers this week

The hangers, which contain information provided by the Longboat Key fire and police departments, will be handed out Tuesday through Thursday

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Work soon to begin on Cortez Road improvements

Town keeping an eye on the effects of project, expected to last until the summer.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Chief Paul Dezzi listens to a questions from an attendee at a Kiwanis meeting Thursday morning at Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

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Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

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Savor the Sounds last occurred in 2016 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Debut of Savor the Sounds delayed a month

The concert series will still go on, just one month later than planned.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Bee Ridge Road

No other injuries reported in crash Thursday night.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2020
Jewish women in Lakewood Ranch celebrate bread-making tradition

Jewish women in Lakewood Ranch celebrate tradition

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Promenade suit taken to 2nd District Court of Appeals

The filing comes after the 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied an appeal challenging the Stickney Point development.

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