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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2019
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts its biggest fundraiser

The event includes a riding demonstration before guests viewed the Kentucky Derby.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2019
Linger Lodge holds Bluegrass Festival

Braden River sets stage for entertainment.

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Many of the Sarasota greyhounds will now be adopted, moved out of state or sent to a different track.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 4, 2019
Sarasota Kennel Club sees final day of live greyhound racing

75 years and innumerable dog races later, the time has come for the Sarasota Kennel Club to close its track.

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Ralf Brooks, Sura Kochman's attorney, explains to Siesta Key Association members what the legal process will look like in the coming months.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 3, 2019
Siesta Key leaders optimistic over potential to halt Siesta Promenade

Sura Kochman, who lives across the street from the proposed development, first filed a lawsuit against the county in January.

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Chief DiPino is currently in Maryland with her daughter.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 3, 2019
Daughter of Sarasota police chief shot in the line of duty

Chief DiPino’s daughter serves the Baltimore County Police Department in Maryland.

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A crash occurred on Gulf of Mexico drive after one car failed to stop for a pedestrian. Matt Walsh
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 3, 2019
Longboat collision leaves one with injuries

The collision occurred after one pedestrian was crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Riverloft LLC, owner of Linger Lodge RV Resort, hopes to make the park more upscale with renovations to the site and the addition of more campsites.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2019
News briefs: County endorses campground expansion

Hotel, cell tower sites get green lights in Lakewood Ranch area.

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Linger Lodge RV Resort currently has 104 RV spaces, but owners hope to improve the overall site and add 40 more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2019
Manatee County endorses Linger Lodge plans

RV park in Bradenton to expand.

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Betty J. Johnson. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 2, 2019
North Sarasota Library renamed to honor community advocate

Johnson also helped the county secure a $10,000 grant that funds a mobile library for north Sarasota neighborhoods in 1979.

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The two commissions will focus on traffic issues on and off Longboat Key.(eric garwood photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2019
Longboat and Sarasota plan joint commission meeting

June gathering would focus on transportation issues.

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Planning Director Steve Cover believes the study is necessary to lay the groundwork for a viable water transit service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota to study water taxi feasibility

The city is paying more than $100,000 in hopes of eventually establishing a water-based transportation service.

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Sarasota Crew is hoping to expand to a new location on Bayview Lane soon.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Crew plans boathouse, still stuck in permit phase

The organization first bought parcels of land in order to expand in 2014.

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Although residents have complained about the lack of activity on the project, the city said there's little recourse to prod a development along.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2019
Stalled Rosemary project draws concerns

The Vanguard Lofts project is partially constructed — and residents want to see the developer finish the job.

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Commissioners will continue discussing the Fiscal Year 2020 budget at their May 17 budget workshop.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 1, 2019
Previous county cuts play role in rosier outlook

County Financial Manager Kim Radtke says she feels comfortable that the county is "on target" with its current 2019 budget.

  • Sarasota
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Permitted temporary signs, such as these promoting recent open houses at a condo community on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are 1 square foot.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

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