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Virginia Haley called Visit Sarasota County’s strategic planning the most important tourism initiative of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Virginia Haley

From red tide recovery to long-term funding questions, the Sarasota tourism guru is set to have a busy year.

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Construction won't begin for a while, but bayfront planners are mapping out a multi-year strategy for funding and building the park project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Bayfront planning

In a transitional year, leaders of a bayfront redevelopment effort must bridge the gap from master planning to a fully realized project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota man injured in helicopter crash, officials say

Aircraft goes down in gulf, about a mile offshore Anna Maria Island.

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James Linkogle, project manager, and Isaac Brownman, director of public works, discuss the underground project
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 2, 2019
Dig it: Underground utilities work cranks up in 2019

Long-awaited project that not only buries cables but also adds streetlights and enhances cell service is expected to take three years.

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City planner Jeff Speck will also be signing copies of his book, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 2, 2019
City to host talk from walkability expert

Planner Jeff Speck will visit Sarasota Jan. 10 to discuss strategies for creating a more pedestrian-friendly city.

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Jimmy Stonecypher, store manager, and owner, Charles Savidge, stand in the store's new space.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Ace store expands into shop next door

Ace will still sell many of the Quik-n-Easy products once the business spaces combine, owners say.

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Charges have been filed in an accident that led to the death of a Myakka City motorcyclist.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2019
Charges filed in death of Myakka City motorcyclist

Arcadia man turned into the path of a Myakka City motorcyclist on State Road 70 and has been charged with driving without a license.

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Kendyl Brahler and Carli Kasten. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Raiders take state titles

Kiddie Academy family celebrates 10 years of family.

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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says government should bring services to the people and the county's demographics are shifting eastward.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
Premier design year in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County will spend 2019 planning future improvements at Premier.

  • East County
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Donna DeFant
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
They've got the power in the Lakewood Ranch area

Here are the people to watch in 2019.

  • East County
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William Smock. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
New perspectives for Manatee County Planning Commission

Three new members carry a variety of occupational backgrounds.

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Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, will convert Lil’ Nancy’s Bar-B-Q at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch into a prepared food concept and open a larger barbecue location at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
'Yum' is the word in Lakewood Ranch area

East County dining opportunities will continue to expand in 2019.

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Dan Bebak, the vice president of Aquarium, Education and Outreach for Mote Marine, said major planning will take place in 2019 for the new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2019
Mote builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

Mote Marine builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

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A 25-year-old Lakewood Ranch woman was killed after being struck by a car along the shoulder of State Road 70, just east of Lorraine Road, on Monday evening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman dies after being hit by car on State Road 70

Florida Highway Patrol investing Lakewood Ranch pedestrian's death just east of Lorraine Road.

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Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

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