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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota celebrates Independence Day with a bang

Nathan Benderson Park hosts annual fireworks show.

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The no-swim advisory is expected to be in effect through at least 2 p.m. Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
UPDATE: No-swim advisory lifted at Lido Beach

Officials said it was safe to go back into the water after updated tests showed acceptable bacteria levels.

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T-Mobile recently upgraded its signal in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 3, 2019
T-Mobile targets Longboat Key for LTE upgrade

The mobile service provider included Longboat among dozens of North American cities and towns in its efforts.

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The removal of trees on developing sites led to concerns from residents about enforcement — which, in turn, led to concerns about whether the city's tree regulations were flexible enough.
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  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
Citizen board endorses new tree regulations

City commissioners offered feedback on an advisory board's recommendations, hoping to continue the tree talks later this year.

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The DID’s favored conceptual plan extends across Main Street near its intersection with U.S. 41.
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  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown gateway sign plans progress

A downtown group hopes to erect a landmark sign near a main entry point to the urban core.

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David Miller is Longboat's de facto historian. All photos by Sten Spinella.
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  • Sten Spinella
  • July 3, 2019
David Miller: A Longboat Linchpin

The quintessential local looks back on 64 years in town.

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Each scanner costs $286 and will be at the top of the steps as the students board the bus.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

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Doughbie Brothers Pizza Co. has operated as a pizza truck but soon will open its own brick-and-mortar store in the University Town Center shopping district. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2019
UTC adds more chocolate, pizza to its food lineup

Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Doughbie Bros. open in University Parkway shopping district.

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Steve Miller says he enjoys shuttling people back on forth but sometimes is disappointed the conversations are so short.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 3, 2019
He's a pick-up man: Steve Miller wins Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Volunteer of the Year award

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has named its Volunteer of the Year - learn all about Steven Miller.

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University Village's Eugene Vaadi was a prisoner of war in two different wars and he fought in three — World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2019
Our flag means everything to this Sarasota veteran

Sarasota man fought in three wars to protect our flag, and its freedoms, and was a prisoner of war in two.

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Paul Thorpe Jr. Park, formerly known as Pineapple Park, is one of three city parks where vending is allowed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
City cools on ice cream proposal

A city advisory board rejected a pitch to place an ice cream sandwich vendor in a downtown park.

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Francine DiFilippo Kent, Raymmar Tirado, Shay Atluru and Stephanie Immelman hope to unite downtown stakeholders behind a common promotional cause.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown groups brainstorm advertising strategy

Can downtown stakeholders band together in support of one united marketing campaign?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Students from the Lakewood Ranch High theater department will perform at The Fringe Festival in Scotland in August.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High student actors take on The Fringe in Scotland

Lakewood Ranch High student actors take on The Fringe in Scotland

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • July 2, 2019
The Longboat Key Historical Society tries making history repeat itself

Michael Drake is leading the effort to finally purchase land for the historical society museum.

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