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Town officials learned the budget passed last September is on track at the mid-year mark.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 13, 2019
Longboat's mid-year revenue and spending track with budget

As town prepares for a new budget season, leaders hear positive report on how current budget is faring.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 11, 2019
Runners dash down Siesta Key beach for Mothers Day race

Great Mothers Day Race attracts about 350 athletes on Saturday.

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Sea turtle nests are frequently taped off with bright signs. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 10, 2019
County encourages beach visitors to “keep light out of sight” of sea turtle nests

With over 200 nests per mile, Sarasota County hosts the largest nesting sea turtle population on Florida’s gulf coast.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 10, 2019
Siesta Key home sells for $7.5 million

Sanderling Club property features waterfront views of the gulf and Herons Lagoon.

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The demolition of the GWIZ building comes after a contentious fight over plans to knock down the 1976 structure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 10, 2019
Demolition begins on GWIZ building

After a failed preservation campaign, crews have begun to knock down the structure as part of a bayfront redevelopment project.

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A lane of Mound Street is blocked this evening as officers conduct an investigation. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Police investigate dead body found downtown

The body was found in a canal near Mound Street and Osprey Avenue.

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Mothers Helping Mothers volunteers bridge the gap between its current storefront and the space it will expand into.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 9, 2019
Mothers Helping Mother to expand

The Sarasota organization will nearly triple in size.

  • Sarasota
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Greg Lintner preferred to side on the sidewalk while riding around Siesta Key.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 9, 2019
Quality of bike lanes on Midnight Pass raises safety concerns among Siesta Key cyclists

Cyclists on Siesta Key hope to see improvements in a bumpy and narrow stretch of a popular roadway.

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The orchestra said the venue, depicted in this conceptual rendering, could complement the park and enhance the east side of downtown. Park users have pushed back against the proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 9, 2019
Orchestra continues pursuit of Payne Park site

As the city prepares to meet with orchestra officials, a group has formed to oppose the concept of building a new venue on public parkland.

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Cynthia Saunders was under investigation by the Florida Department of Education. File photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

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Manatee County 12 Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas consults with attorneys before ruling to hear more arguments at a later time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Recreation district bonds delayed

Pending lawsuit delays judge's decision whether to approve issuance of bonds for purchase of University Park's recreational facilities.

  • East County
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Shane Swezey surrounded by students and staff at Oak Park School along with school district administrators and Florida Department of Education leadership. Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Education.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 8, 2019
Oak Park School music teacher named Teacher of the Year finalist

Swezey is one of five statewide finalists for 2020.

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A preliminary conceptual rendering shown at a December workshop displayed the vision for a redesigned Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2019
Lemon Avenue project to begin next week

The city is undertaking a seven-month effort to redesign a downtown street and park.

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One of two leatherback turtle nests is on Siesta Key. Mote scientist Melissa Bernhard said she wouldn't be surprised if both nests are from the same turtle. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 8, 2019
Rare leatherback turtle nest spotted on Siesta Key

Two leatherback turtle nests have been documented by Mote in Venice and Siesta Key. The last time a nest like this was in the area was 2001.

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In the past, commissioners have considered using the Fairgrounds or Robarts Arena as a convention center.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 8, 2019
Commission backs away from convention center consideration

Commissioners noted that the idea was not sustainable "this year" in specific.

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