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  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota County Libraries does away with late fines

The Sarasota County Commission approved the initiative with a 5-0 vote.

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Manatee County is holding meeting to go over its ADA Transition Plan Sept. 26 and Oct. 2.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2019
Manatee County seeks to improve accessibility for special needs individuals

Manatee County seeks to improve Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.

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Property owners downtown and in St. Armands Circle are considering teaming up to market commercial spaces.
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  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
Commercial districts plot real estate strategy

St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota leaders want to fill vacancies and attract desirable tenants.

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Critics of downtown paid parking are worried potential visitors are staying away, but city officials say there are conveniently located free alternatives for those uninterested in paying.
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  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
Downtown paid parking draws mixed feedback

How is downtown Sarasota adapting to the recent installation of parking meters? Depends on who you ask.

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The speed humps will be in place for a year as the Florida Department of Transportation evaluates their efficacy.
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  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders discuss speed humps

Some stakeholders in the Sarasota shopping district are happy with the traffic-calming devices, but others wonder if improvements can be made.

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Eileen Amesbury, Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Nancy Schneider are among the founding club members of Gardeners Out East and Karen Eckert is the current president.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2019
Garden club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch

Gardeners Out East club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch.

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U.S. Navy veteran Les Martin leads the motorcycle parade from the parking lot in front of Naughty Monk Brewery.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

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Wilco Electrical crews were at work last week in Longbeach Village.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 11, 2019
As Longboat's underground project progresses, so does the list of who pays

As part of an annual requirement, properties are added to the list of those paying for town's underground utilities project.

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A view of the main building and some land belonging to Grant's Gardens on Longboat Key, which is in the process of rezoning the property. All photos by Sten Spinella.
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  • Sten Spinella
  • September 11, 2019
Grant's Gardens takes on rezoning, renovation

Landscaping business wants to rebuild its Gulf Bay Road operation.

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Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Community Coordinator Mackenzie Straley stand in front of a model of the future myLWR.com
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2019
myLWR.com — Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website

Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website, myLWR.com

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key remembers those lost on Sept. 11

The town's Public Works Department puts up the memorial every year.

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From left, Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School fifth-graders Bakari Simmons, Harrison Phillips and Isaiah Buckson, work on an essay during class while sitting on exercise balls.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
More wiggle room for Lakewood Ranch students

Lakewood Ranch elementary school teachers transform classrooms to include flexible seating options

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Tasty time for grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary School students relish eating with grandparents during luncheon

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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she spent two hours watching ships come through the Panama Canal. She said Panama's government makes about $10 million a day from the canal. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Panama visit creates port insight for Manatee County

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Port Manatee should be ready for Panamax ships in Manatee County.

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Former B.D. Gullett Elementary School principal Shirin Gibson will take on a new role as the executive director of curriculum and professional learning for the School District of Manatee County.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Former Gullett Elementary principal earns new role with School District of Manatee County

Former Gullett Elementary principal takes on new position for School District of Manatee County

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