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The Bay Park Conservancy plans to build out the bayfront project over the course of 15 to 20 years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2019
City approves bayfront conservancy agreement

The City Commission unanimously endorsed a partnership empowering a private nonprofit to take the lead on the development of a public waterfront park.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chairman Heather Williams welcomes Dominic DiMaio as the organization's new CEO and president.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO/president

Dominic DiMaio, former Synovus Bank Division CEO, hopes to lead the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance into expansion.

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 15, 2019
Student registration currently available for upcoming academic year

Parents and guardians may contact their school of choice for assistance in completing the registration form.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 15, 2019
'American Sherlock Holmes' home for sale on St. Armands

The home, previously owned by William J. Burns, is on the market for $3.75 million.

  • Sarasota
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 15, 2019
Longboat mayor's letter urges against road plan in Sarasota

City Commission expected to discuss Fruitville Road rework at meeting today.

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In Englewood, the walls have been in place along Lemon Bay since 2017. Operators of the resort at which the walls were installed say they've seen an upswing in life along their shoreline.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 13, 2019
Bayfront Park seawall project delayed, still planned

Two-year state experiment with special seawall and oysters focuses on coastal wildlife habitat.

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More than 200,000 cubic yards of sand was dredged from New Pass and deposited on an approximately one mile stretch of Lido Beach. This photo was taken April 4 (City of Sarasota photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 11, 2019
Dredging, Lido Beach project wraps up

Sarasota city manager says shoreline now better able to withstand storms.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota County announces official date of public Water Quality Summit

The summit will be “an effort to bring the community together with organizations working to protect area watersheds and to learn about science and actions occurring locally,” according to the county.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 11, 2019
Lanes shift on New Pass bridge as maintenance work performed

FDOT work took place over several days this week, but crews are gone now.

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Among the issues to be raised at Monday's Goals and Objectives workshop at Town Hall: a strategic plan for the town's shorelines.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 11, 2019
Town's Goals and Objectives workshop is Monday

Road projects, beach and canal projects among the requests.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 11, 2019
Ian Bremmer talks geopolitics in Sarasota

Bremmer rounded out the 2019 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series at the Van Wezel.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 11, 2019
2020 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

Annie Leibovitz, John Kelly and Wendy Sherman are a few names on the list who will speak at the Van Wezel.

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Linger Lodge currently is approved for 104 RV sites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2019
Linger Lodge RV park changes in works

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses concept.

  • East County
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Jim Neville Marine Preserve is surrounded by mangroves.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 11, 2019
Siesta Key residents' help sought on preserve plan

Officials are looking to pursue a project that may help to reduce nitrogen pollution and support the local tourism industry just south of Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Hundreds of spectators milled around the festival in Burns Square.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2019
Chalk Festival comes back to the drawing board in Sarasota

Pavement art festival returns to Burns Court to rave reviews from some, but not all are happy.

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