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The city approved the Whitaker Gateway Park dog park in 2017, but it reversed course following resident pushback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Sarasota voters head to the polls

As of 3 p.m. today, voter turnout in Sarasota County was near 60%.

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
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Phyllis Black
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Longboat Key voters turn out to exercise their rights

Voters are split on many issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 6, 2018
Operation Warrior Resolution offers holistic healing for veterans

Kendra Simpkins and Ryan Praefke of Operation Warrior Resolution are on a mission to provide alternative forms of mental health care for veterans.

  • Sarasota
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5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel -- again

Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel

  • Longboat Key
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The commission's decision authorizes the city to proceed with the phased-in installation of paid parking on high-demand downtown streets.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2018
City Commission OKs downtown meters

A divided commission voted 3-2 to implement staff recommendations on parking policy, which includes plans to bring back on-street paid parking.

  • Sarasota
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Buildings still being removed at former Colony resort.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 5, 2018
Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2018
McNeal Elementary goes Hawaiian style

Fall dance takes on luau theme.

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A portion of the Midtown Plaza shopping center at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street was evacuated as a precautionary measure, the county said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2018
UPDATE: Bahia Vista Street reopens after gas leak

Twice today, crews shut down the road to repair a gas leak in midtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 2, 2018
Longboat firefighters union OKs new contract

Longboat firefighters approve contract

  • Longboat Key
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Salem was brought to Mote after stranding near St. Petersburg. Photo courtesy of Miguel Montalvo / Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2018
Mote cares for stranded dolphin

The female bottlenose dolphin, nicknamed Salem, arrived at Mote Oct. 31 after stranding near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge fishing pier.

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Bruno Kapacinskas, Manatee County’s Business Resource Manager and Gail Loefgren, Longboat Chamber president, talk about available loans for red tide victims.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 1, 2018
Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

  • Longboat Key
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Former Amore restaurant
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 1, 2018
Longboat expects to begin demolition at Amore

Demolition bids are due Nov. 16.

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