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Work crews begin spreading the first loads of sand on a renourishment project on the north end of Longboat Key. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 7, 2018
Longboat kicks off north-end beach project

30,000 tons of sand is making its way from Polk County for $1.1 million project.

  • Longboat Key
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The Bay Sarasota board members Jennifer Compton and A.G. Lafley chat with City Manager Tom Barwin at a special City Commission meeting Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
City Commission adopts bayfront master plan

City officials endorsed a vision for redeveloping 53 acres of land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at a special meeting Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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Since 2002, the town has displayed about 3,000 knee-high American flags on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat resumes Sept. 11 flag tradition

Hurricane Irma prevented town in 2017 from posting about 3,000 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Westfield Siesta Key will begin hosting The Night Market twice a month beginning in October.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 6, 2018
Night Market coming to Westfield Siesta Key

Starting next month, the Night Market will bring a new shopping experience to Westfield Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
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The closed segment of Beach Road is supposed to be maintained as non-vehicular public access, though critics say the land is now difficult to traverse.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Beach Road fight raises legal questions

A dispute over a closed segment of Siesta Key roadway has led to a November referendum. Even when all the votes are counted, the fight will be far from over.

  • Siesta Key
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A development group plans to build between 50 and 60 residential units in an 18-story condo next to the Hyatt.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Developer advances bayfront condo plans

Plans for a residential building near the Hyatt Regency have been adjusted, but the developer still plans to build an 18-story tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Poppy Green said the Remote Area Medical clinic will be accepting signups from medical volunteers through Oct. 1.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Clinic comes to East County

Remote Area Medical hopes local doctors make an appointment to volunteer at the clinic.

  • East County
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Tatum Browne says that her favorite element is floor exercise because of the tumbling she gets to do.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Vault to notoriety in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook 6-year-old earns honor recognizing her gymnastic potential. AND Fifty girls nationally earn the TOPs Diamond Team designation in the 7-year-old class.

  • East County
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The preliminary designs for the St. Armands Circle bathroom structures rely on a modern style.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2018
City moves forward with St. Armands bathrooms

St. Armands Circle stakeholders got the commission’s blessing to advance design work, but questions remain about maintenance costs.

  • Sarasota
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Jalen Fredericks applies the tourniquet to volunteer Shawna Toccalino.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Students 'stop the bleed' at Lakewood Ranch High School

Lakewood Ranch High students learn how to react in an emergency situation.

  • East County
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Kristen and Brady Chapman, of GreyHawk Landing, review proposed attendance zone options for the new North River High School. They eventually won the battle to keep their children zoned for Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Advisory committee remains stalled in Manatee County

GreyHawk resident hopes school board unleashes financial advisory committee soon.

  • East County
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Stephanie Claussen, owner of Stef’s Stuff, a high-end consignment shop in Longboat, said she blames the national publicity that red tide has received.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat merchants say red tide wrecked late-summer business

Even though August and September are normally slow, the red tide has severely impacted Longboat businesses.

  • Longboat Key
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Buddy Noah Henry gives instruction to TOPSoccer player Anthony Marchione.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Crews dump dead fish and debris collected along the shores at Palma Sola Boulevard, during a recent red tide cleanup event. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Dead fish count mounts in Manatee County landfill

Lena Road Landfill has buried 241 tons of dead fish and debris due to red tide.

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