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University Park Recreation District Board members Nancy Kopinsky, Chairman Bob Wood, Steve Ludmerer, Lisabeth Bertsch and co-chairman Michael Smith were pleased to move forward. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2019
University Park Recreation District strikes land deal

Land purchase now goes to community referendum.

  • East County
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Jeff Speck, left, signs a copy of his book Walkable City Rules for city Planning Director Steve Cover at City Hall on Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
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Director Matt Osterhoudt explains potential code enforcement actions to Siesta Key residents.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 11, 2019
Officials continue to explore potential rental enforcement actions on Siesta Key

Siesta Key residents were presented with potential actions that the local code enforcement team may take in the face of increasing rental violations.

  • Siesta Key
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Thursday's hearing took place in the Sarasota County Courthouse.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2019
Judge rejects motions to dismiss Unicorp's move to end Colony condo association

Developer's plan in court is crucial to proceed with St. Regis proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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BLVD. is expected to open in early 2020.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
2nd location of Beach Bistro planned for condo project

Anna Maria Island favorite coming to Sarasota's BLVD. tower in 2020.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 10, 2019
County launches survey for Siesta Key parking and traffic input

Residents of Sarasota County can now fill out an online survey to share their thoughts and concerns on Siesta Key parking with officials.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
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In 2018, Randy Langley ran against Ed Zunz for a town commission seat. Today, only one of those signs would be allowed, and it would be 1-foot square.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
New Longboat sign ordinance goes into effect

Town's rules regarding signs were rewritten to comply with a 2015 Supreme Court decision.

  • Longboat Key
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Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses

Four new businesses cut the ribbon in Davidson's Plaza on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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Kevin Cooper took the chamber job in 2016, returning to an organization for which he had previously worked.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
Search is on for chamber leader

As Kevin Cooper leaves the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for a new job at Mote, the business organization is searching for a new president and CEO.

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STOP has pointed to projects like Vue Sarasota Bay as ones it believes could be improved through a public hearing process, though city staff determined the development complied with all zoning regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
STOP readies push for public hearings

As the city considers changes to its zoning code, administrative development review is likely to be one of the first topics officials address.

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The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

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Tara's Justin Kristich, the tournament director for the LECOM Suncoast Classic, said everything is on schedule for the tournament, which hosts its first round on Feb. 14 at Lakewood National.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Love put on hold for golf at LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM named as title sponsor for Web.com Tour event, the Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 9, 2019
Legacy Trail fans rejoice at unveiling of Laurel Road overpass

Pedestrians on Legacy Trail will now be safer following the completed construction of the Laurel Rd. overpass.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County interim Superintendent Cynthia Saunders' current contract ends in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee School Board postpones superintendent decision

Superintendent's contract will be vetted Feb. 12.

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Bird Key Yacht Club members Carol Smith, Amy Lazarus and Beth Nothstine played instrumental roles in keeping the club's lecture series fresh this season by inviting friends to tell their fascinating life stories. Closing out the series, Bobbi Brown shared tales from her journey starting a makeup empire.
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