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BubbaQue's wings are one of its barbecue items. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2019
BubbaQue's BBQ comes to Lakewood Ranch area

BubbaQue's barbecue restaurant to open in Manatee County in August.

  • East County
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A beach visitor on South Lido Key photographed the waterspout off Siesta Key. (Courtesy image)
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2019
Waterspout attracts beachgoers' attention

Storm off Siesta Key spawns short-lived twister over Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 23, 2019
Four of eight speed humps established in St. Armands Circle

The project has been delayed multiple times due to weather.

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 22, 2019
Underground utilities project launches on Longboat Key

The operation began on the southern end of Longboat Key on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
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Margaret Good
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 22, 2019
Good announces challenge to Buchanan for Congress

The Florida House representative will challenge seven-term incumbent Vern Buchanan.

  • Sarasota
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Zoey Morelli of Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics shows off her determination as she performs on the beam
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2019
Beam Queen Bootcamp builds gymnasts' confidence in Lakewood Ranch

Beam Queens Bootcamp's elite coaching staff makes a stop at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics to spread their knowledge and positivity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 19, 2019
Bucs headline Manatee Chamber luncheon

Tampa Bay Bucs players attend Manatee Chamber of Commerce Lunch with the Bucs event.

  • East County
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The Public Art Committee recommended selecting “Poly” by Jia Min Nancy Hou to place in the 14th Street roundabout.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2019
Committee endorses U.S. 41 roundabout artwork

In August, as construction continues at 10th Street and 14th Street, work may begin on a new roundabout at Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 19, 2019
Cancelled trial dates open door for next stage of Colony case

April 2020 trial to decide the method of sale of the properties is still on the books.

  • Longboat Key
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Several police units diverted traffic away from the intersection of South Washington Boulevard and Ringling Boulevard while the crash was investigated.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 19, 2019
Sarasota police investigating crash involving police motorcycle

The crash occurred at the intersection of South Washington Boulevard and Ringling Boulevard.

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One student felt unsure about how she looked trying to play an air guitar, so Swezey grabbed one of his real ones to help her feel more comfortable. Sam Chaney
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 19, 2019
Oak Park teacher misses out on Teacher of the Year nod

Oak Park School's Shane Swezey was not selected, but is happy with being a finalist.

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David Brenner was 83.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 18, 2019
Dave Brenner made a big difference

Former vice mayor, who died last week at age 83, was devoted to family and his community.

  • Longboat Key
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Utilities Director Bill Riebe said the water and wastewater infrastructure citywide is badly in need of improvements — a condition that led to the city authorizing a decade of rate increases for water and sewer customers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 18, 2019
City authorizes water, sewer rate increases

City residents’ water and sewer utility bills could increase 46% by 2030 as officials attempt to fund $377 million in infrastructure improvements.

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A mural outside of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium depicts barrier island marine life.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 18, 2019
Mote's Stranding Investigations Program essential to island ecosystem

Program emphasizes learning, even when an animal can't be saved.

  • Longboat Key
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Lotus will open next to CycleBar in The Market at UTC. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2019
Fashion retailer Lotus to open at UTC in Sarasota

Benderson Development lands fashion retailer Lotus as pop-up store for The Market at UTC in Sarasota.

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