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DID board member Ron Soto said city fees were hampering his efforts to organize events such as the downtown tree lighting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

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The master plan recommends improvements to encourage more activity in neighborhood parks, as depicted in this rendering of Shenandoah Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 6, 2018
City’s parks ambitions remain uncertain

A master plan outlines $200 million in potential improvements to city parks. How much of that are officials interested in pursuing?

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Rosemary District Association President Howard Davis discusses the proposed changes to the overlay district at a Nov. 28 workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 6, 2018
Rosemary District stakeholders plot building changes

New zoning regulations brought a wave of residential projects to the Rosemary District. Can those same regulations help provide neighborhood improvements?

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Lisa Fulk of Sunshine Canning said The Market's second season should be bigger than last year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2018
The Market at Lakewood Ranch opens new season

The Market at Lakewood Ranch opens a new season.

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Executive Chef Jeremy Thayer said the Grove's kitchen was built with wonderful "attention to detail."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Sneak peek performance at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street's newest restaurant , the Grove, hosts VIP party before Dec. 10 opening.

  • East County
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The land at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive must be cleared of debris by Dec. 20.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 5, 2018
Vacancy at the site of former Colony resort depends on courts, calendar

It will likely be two years before St. Regis is built.

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Mary and Patricia Glass. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
Pat Glass legacy honored by Manatee County

Cookie fundraiser nets limo ride for Witt Elementary students

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Manatee County Parks' Recreation Manager Matt Porter talks with Mill Creek resident Seng Tang about park plans. Tang said he likes the changes will improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
Marble Park improvements on the map

New gym, better amenities planned for John Marble Park.

  • East County
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Bradenton's Jackie Ragan stands next to the headstone of her great-grandfather William Turner, who died in 1881, along with Benjamin French, who organized the clean-up effort.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Future Eagle Scout leads restoration at Parrish Cemetery

Braden River High junior organizes cemetery clean-up project in Parrish.

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Forrest Properties' Nick Derby comes weekly to check on the apartment complex site just south of Ranch Lake Apartments. The new apartment community will have patio homes, town homes and apartments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
Developers buy into apartments in Lakewood Ranch area

Hundreds of new apartments on the way in East County.

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At the Mall at University Town Center, Santa teaches Olivia, Noor and Zaynab Kazbour how to be quiet while baby sister, Layaal, sleeps. "It's so cute I can't stand it," says their mom, Parrish's Jordan Kazbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
For holiday excitement ... just chill in Sarasota-Bradenton area

East County has abundance of holiday entertainment.

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Giancarlo Gamboa-Barrios is a Take Stock graduate who hopes to attend the University of Central Florida.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Take stock in success of Braden River High graduate

Lakewood Ranch resident and Braden River High graduate proves importance of mentors and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi had to buy a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. He said if coverage does not improve, he may have to move outside Lakewood Ranch because of problems with service.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
Negotiations progressing for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents can help identify coverage gaps.

  • East County
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Paula Wiggins, the transportation planning manager for Sarasota County, volunteered her time to plan bushes and trees at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Volunteer work grows at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Sarasota County Public Works managers plant trees and bushes at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Residents will not see much construction activity until first quarter 2019 on the State Road 70/Interstate 75 interchange. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
State gets start on S.R. 70 roadway interchange project

Manatee County pursues roadway safety improvements

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