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The Longboat Rec Center i n Bayfront Park was a former tennis center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat revisiting the need for a new rec center

Longboat has put aside $40,000 to study possible rec center.

  • Longboat Key
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As part of a previous project, the town used FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat lands contractor for underground utilities project

No more overhead wires

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New Longboat police officer John Michael Bobianski with Police Chief Pete Cumming
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat hires part-time police officer

New cop adds veteran presence.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 8, 2018
Storm watch posted from Anna Maria north

Longboat Key offers sandbags to residents in advance of Hurricane Michael's passage.

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The project design calls for the bricking of Lemon Avenue south of Main Street to mirror the look of the Lemon Avenue mall, located to the north.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
City delays Lemon Avenue streetscape work

Responding to concern from downtown businesses, the city won’t begin construction until after season.

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Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki addresses the audience at a community workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
Selby Gardens master plan remains controversial

An updated proposal to renovate the botanical garden’s campus drew a mixed reaction from neighbors, with many concerned about the project’s effects on traffic.

  • Sarasota
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The Children's Fountain is expected to be open over the weekend.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
Children’s Fountain closes after lightning strike

The Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park is closed today and Tuesday after lightning struck the attraction.

  • Sarasota
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the city of Sarasota on a project to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2018
Siesta group readies legal action over Big Pass dredge

Save our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to take the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federal court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
County officials will consider the Siesta Promenade project at public hearings in November and December.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city has selected parking meters to install on St. Armands Circle, but it's unclear whether they will ever be installed downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2018
Downtown group talks paid parking

The city intends to continue a conversation regarding downtown parking meters, but no plans are set.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2018
Longboat leaders OK Sarasota roundabout review

Project unlikely to be stopped, officials say, but modifications might be possible, Longboat commissioners say.

  • Longboat Key
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Ron Ciranna's retirement date is effective Dec. 3.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Suspended school district administrator to retire

Ron Ciranna was suspended Aug. 6 from the deputy superintendent position .

  • East County
  • News
Pipe in a front yard of Binnacle Point Drive
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Pipe work flows along in Emerald Harbor

Project shoud be completed by next summer

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Nell Moore and Mike Moore cast their votes Sept. 17 during the election for Recreation District supervisors. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
University Park elects Recreation District board

New board members feel their job is to unite the community.

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