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In addition to benefiting native flora and fauna, wetlands within and upstream of urban areas are particularly valuable for flood protection.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 12, 2025
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

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Sarasota County's OnDemand service debuted in 2021.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 11, 2025
Proposed changes to Sarasota's on-demand transit fares add mileage fee

Sarasota County will consider a July shift at a public hearing next month.

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Michael and Dee Bennett have relocated from Bradenton to Sarasota's Plymouth Harbor.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 10, 2025
Veteran politician files for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the Sarasota City Commission.

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Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club during the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 10, 2025
Released easement bolsters Concession's shot at a major golf tourney

The Concession Golf Course is making improvements to court the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Championship.

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Third man charged in fatal 2024 Twin Lakes Park shooting
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 9, 2025
Third man charged in fatal 2024 Twin Lakes Park shooting

18-year-old Bradenton man charged with murder in connection with the Nov. 3 incident.

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L.L. Bean District Manager Kenon Mitchell holds the ribbon while Store Manager Jennifer Molloy cuts it as L.L. Bean Vice President Corey Bouyea looks on at the store's grand opening Friday in Sarasota.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 9, 2025
L.L. Bean opens at UTC in Sarasota

The Freeport, Maine retail giant opens its first store in Florida

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The lot at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive may be the new home for a north-end community center through Manatee County.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners reaffirm commitment to LBK community center

County commissioners verbally committed to making the community center a reality on Longboat Key, though a property purchase appears to be the new best option.

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Members of the Sarasota County Fire Department accept the Heart Safe Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2025
Sarasota Fire Department wins global award for cardiac response program

The Heart Safe Community Award was given by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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The St. Regis Longboat Key resort.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 9, 2025
St. Regis Longboat Key project wins regional construction award

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors recognized Moss Construction and BCH Mechanical by awarding the St. Regis Longboat Key the 2025 Project of the Year.

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The city of Sarasota will share important community notices through its verified Neighbors account.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

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New Trail Plaza by Blue Sky Communities, with all 90 of its units priced as affordable and attainable, is under construction at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2025
Affordable housing program takes root in Sarasota

With more than 900 affordable and attainable units in the pipeline, 269 by for-profit developers, Sarasota's efforts to address the city's housing crisis show signs of momentum.

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Attorney Bill Merrill addresses the Sarasota Planning Board with developer SS Sasquatch principal Paxton Kinol during a hearing about Sarasota Station.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota Station plan remains on track to move forward

Although nearly derailed by City Commission concerns, the profit center portion of the affordable housing project wins two key approvals.

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Two teens stop their electric bikes on White Eagle Boulevard near Eagle Trace.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 8, 2025
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

  • East County
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Crews remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2025
Experts set to talk hurricane preparedness with Sarasota

Local, state and federal speakers are planned for Thursday night Community Conversation.

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Manatee County commissioners unanimously approve the purchase of 9000 Town Center Parkway May 6.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County purchases administration building in Lakewood Ranch

The downtown administration building will remain in place, but several departments are relocating.

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