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The Central Island proposal calls for 185,000 cubic yards across more than 15,000 feet between Longboat Harbour Towers and Sunset Beach.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2019
Longboat digs into granular details of beach plan costs

Sources of sand play a key role in determining how much to ask from voters.

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A 75-year-old Lakewood Ranch man died in a three-car crash Wednesday on State Road 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man dies in three-car crash on State Road 70

Gary Peak, 75, died at the scene.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash

Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash at S.R. 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.

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District 2 resident Tom Matrullo and District 1 resident Glenna Blomquist look at maps to determine how their districts would be affected.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County leaders hear criticisms of redrawn maps

Through a series of open houses, residents speak up about new districts.

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The St. Armands BID is working with an architecture firm to modify the previously approved design of the restroom structure, depicted above.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders tinker with bathroom plan

As it pursues a new direction for the design of a freestanding public restroom, a St. Armands group hopes the project is complete within a year.

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Accessory dwelling units can either be attached to a primary residence or located in a separate structure, such as this unit located above a parking garage in Laurel Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County approves accessory dwelling unit plan

Sarasota County has authorized the construction of smaller residences on many single-family properties in hopes of providing more affordable housing.

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Jerry Fogle and John Kretzer, manager of landscape operations, helped oversee the construction of the playground that opened Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Pioneer Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
City continues to prioritize parks and recreation

The official launch of a park district is an opportunity for the city of Sarasota to improve its public parks and continue long-term strategic work, officials say.

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The Lido Beach Restaurant is closed through December as the city renovates the concession property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Changes in store for Lido Beach pavilion

As the city begins work on renovating the pavilion property, it is also negotiating with a new concession operator to oversee food and drink services.

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One of the central points of contention regarding the Selby Gardens master plan is the scale of a proposed parking garage. The application calls for a building up to 75 feet tall with a rooftop restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Divided Planning Board endorses Selby Gardens proposal

Despite some reservations, a majority of the advisory board recommended approval of the contentious master plan, which will now go to the City Commission for review.

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Robert Hueter attaches a satellite tag to a bull shark during a study in 2016. Bull sharks are one of the migratory shark species that PERC will focus on. Photo by Olivia Raney/Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory to study shark life history and sustainability

The laboratory will join other research outlets to study migratory marine species.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area school promotes bicycle, pedestrian safety

Lakewood Ranch area school promotes bicycle, pedestrian safety

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From left, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Mariette Tomlinson, Braden River High School senior Madigan Wilford and Lakewood Ranch High School senior Joey Robertson beam with pride claiming the top prizes in the essay contest.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Constitution's blessings praised in essays from East County seniors

Three East County seniors claim top prizes in School District of Manatee County's Constitution Day essay contest

  • East County
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Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School senior Claire Davidson is a 2020 National Merit Scholar semifinalist. She earned a score of 1470 on the PSAT.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
East County students score big on PSAT

Three East County seniors qualify as National Merit Scholar semifinalists

  • East County
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Wyatt Hossenlopp, runs after the ball while Jake Morales and Aidan Levine fight for it during a scrimmage game of hockey.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Nolan Middle School students hooked on hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning Street Team introduces hockey at Nolan Middle School

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