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Chucha Barber interviews Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore at MarVista Dockside in Longboat Key. Cinematographer/editor Josh McLawhron works to get the sound and images just right.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 23, 2019
Filmmakers point cameras at oyster preservation

Shell recycling project launched by Chiles becomes part of documentary.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2019
San Gennaro Festival 'a local magnet' for food, fun and dancing in Lakewood Ranch

Tara Golf and Country Club's San Gennaro Festival draws people in with Italian cuisine, trivia and music in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 20, 2019
McNeal Elementary School students learn to "bee the change" in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary students learn to "bee the change" during International Peace Day activities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 20, 2019
Murder suspect arrested in Longboat

20-year-old Bradenton man was sought in connection with the death of shopkeeper.

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Town leaders are hesitant to alter the basic layout of Bayfront Park for new tennis courts.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 20, 2019
Longboat Key Commissioners reconsider the pickleball question

Town leaders debate potential locations and timing for new courts for both tennis and pickleball.

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Siesta Key residents, worried about the potential effects of dredging Big Pass, have made several unsuccessful challenges to the plans. City officials maintain there is no evidence the project will negatively affect Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2019
Judge rules in favor of Big Pass dredging

For the third time, a circuit court judge has rejected Siesta Key residents' attempts to challenge the city of Sarasota's Lido Key beach renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
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Work on the Longboat Pass bridge has been ongoing since June and is scheduled to be finished by early autumn.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 20, 2019
FDOT money set aside to study Longboat Pass bridge

Replacement would be years away if study leads to that conclusion.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 19, 2019
Two reapply for seats on Longboat Key retirement board

Three-year terms come up for renewal for Sawyer, Cona.

  • Longboat Key
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Emma, a 6-month-old dog, is missing. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County couple searches for lost dog

Owner seeks to find dog hit by car one week ago.

  • East County
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Manatee County Commission meetings are held at the county's administrative building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County commissioners talk tax reduction

Manatee County commissioners talk of future property tax reduction

  • East County
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Project supporters wore green and opponents wore yellow to Wednesday's meeting on the Selby Gardens master plan proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
Planning Board hears initial arguments on Selby Gardens plans

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens representatives and city staff members spoke about the contentious master plan for the gardens’ bayfront campus.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 19, 2019
Traffic a key issue in suit against Promenade

Siesta Key residents say the project will only exacerbate issues near U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
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Despite the ongoing street work, businesses want the public to know State Street remains accessible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
State Street businesses team up amid construction

Downtown business owners, eager to attract customers after a pair of intersection closures, are working together on promotional efforts.

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Although the land is currently vacant, Michael Halflants has submitted two different proposals for the property at 1400 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
North Trail property owner plans food truck market

The city is reviewing a proposal designed to draw more activity to the area near Whitaker Gateway Park.

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Residents wore red to several City Commission meetings to show their support for STOP's objectives.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota activist group STOP says it's dissolving

The group, which lobbied for changes to the city’s development regulations, is disbanding — and says new elected officials are necessary to achieve its goals.

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