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Kim Stroud. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2019
Manate County names new human resources director

Manate County names new human resources director

  • East County
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Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 5, 2019
Aquatics complex at Premier in Lakewood Ranch could be long wait

Manatee County director of parks and natural resources says an aquatics complex isn't high on the priority list at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Planning consultant Joel Freedman goes over a preliminary site plan for the Arlington Commons project in front of residents at a community workshop Monday, Aug. 5.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 5, 2019
Arlington Park residents criticize apartment plans

The majority of speakers at a community workshop voiced opposition to a proposed 233-unit complex on Bahia Vista Street that would include 35 attainable apartments.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to another cigarette robbery. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2019
Cigarette bandits strike again

Another Lakewood Ranch area gas station robbed of cigarettes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 5, 2019
Ohana estate sold for $11.4 million

The transaction sets a record as the top single-family home sale in Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three segments are being considered for widening or improvements.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2019
FDOT to hold hearing on S.R. 70 improvements

Widening S.R. 70 east of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch is under consideration by FDOT in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Five groins, like this one at the public beach at the end of N. Shore Road, are proposed for the north end of the island.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 5, 2019
Longboat closer to moving forward on north end groin projects

The town received a notice of intent to issue permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in July.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch kids enjoy page-turning celebration

Ranch Readers program completes first summer.

  • East County
  • News
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the requested changes made sense from a planner's perspective.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2019
Lakewood Centre changes approved

Manatee County approves master-plan tweaks for Lakewood Ranch DRI.

  • East County
  • News
The bridge is undergoing renovations this summer.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2019
Boaters warned of lighting trailer in water near Longboat Pass bridge

Warning buoys will be floated near the obstruction on the west side of the span.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials from Taylor Morrison, Pope Properties, Manatee County and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch joined for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the golf course at Azario Aug. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2019
Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course

Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course for Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Left turns off U.S. 301 to Ringling Boulevard and Main Street are OK once again.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2019
Downtown left turns OK once again

Sarasota road project wraps up, returning flow to normal around U.S. 301, Main Street and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
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Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for the proposal, explains changes to commissioners.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2019
Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

  • East County
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A community workshop on the proposed project will be held at City Hall on Aug. 5.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
Developer, city explore higher density, attainable housing

A proposed 233-unit apartment complex on Bahia Vista Street would require a new zoning classification.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 1, 2019
Conversation with: Penny Gold

New Planning and Zoning board member says she's coming in without an axe to grind.

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