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Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson presents on behalf of Sarasota County at the Long Range Transportation Plan workshop.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 22, 2019
County officials identify transportation concerns, priorities for next 25 years

The MPO will release the first draft of their official Long Range Transportation Plan in September.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 22, 2019
Superintendent recommends dismissal of middle school teacher following investigation

John Russo has been teaching with Sarasota County Schools since 1996.

  • Sarasota
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Police investigate the scene of a fatal bicycle crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 22, 2019
Police identify New York man killed in bicycle crash on Longboat

Sarasota police work with town's department to investigate Monday morning incident.

  • Longboat Key
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Children rush to the field for the hunt before the countdown finishes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2019
Sarasota honks in fun

Big Truck Day features trucks, egg hunt at Sarasota County's Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Miah Malur gets her face painted to look like a bunny.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 20, 2019
Siesta Key hunts for eggs on Turtle Beach

Over 100 children participated in the eggs-tra fun day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The detour map shows the route. Courtesy of Florida Department of Transportation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2019
Section of SR 70 closed

Vehicle crashes causes roadway damage, temporary closure.

  • East County
  • News
The tornado watch also mentions the possibility of hail. Radar image courtesy National Weather Service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2019
Sarasota under tornado watch; Skyway closed

The advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. today, the National Weather Service announced. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect.

  • Sarasota
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Denise Cantalupo. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota school district names chief of Office of Accountability and Choice

Cantalupo succeeds Natalie Rocca, who recently retired from the school district in February.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 18, 2019
Bayfront home sale is Longboat's third-highest in 2019

Five bedroom home with bay and gulf views sells for $3.67 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 18, 2019
Deadline to apply for Longboat Key boards is April 24

Openings exist on a variety of panels.

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Victoria Ochoa is helping to plan and lead Save Access 10 and the Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
Siesta Fiesta 5K planners aim to raise awareness over public beach access

The Siesta Fiesta 5K, as hosted by the leaders of Save Access 10, is a separate event from the 41st Annual Siesta Fiesta as hosted by Howard Alan Events on the same weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A cabinet containing a variety of Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee products.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
10 CBD-related questions, answered

CBD is a hot topic right now, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Units in the 18-story Epoch building are listed from $3.3 million to nearly $9 million for the penthouse. About 40% have sold.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2019
City approves Gulfstream luxury high-rise

Despite concerns from some residents, the city has signed off on plans for an 18-story, 23-unit condominium project near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cabana Inn has been the source of resident complaints for years. The city has issued no noise citations at the property since 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2019
Neighbors check in on Cabana Inn complaints

Residents could lobby the city to increase the maximum fine for violating noise regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Wayne Farrell is part of SURE’s campaign to invest more local funds in affordable housing, calling it a pressing need among the group’s members.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2019
SURE campaigns for local housing funds

A coalition of churches is leading the charge for more ambitious affordable housing policies in Sarasota.

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