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  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 4, 2019
Officials continue investigating traffic fatality

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a crash at the intersection of Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail.

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University Park Country Club has 266 acres including its amenity center and golf course. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lawsuit hopes to stop purchase of University Park Country Club

Resident alleges formation of Recreation District to finance the deal was not in homeowners' best interest.

  • East County
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Mike and Lyn Haycock at home in their living room
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
Front and center for Haycock: Red tide, beaches

Red Tide, traffic, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
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Brown has been piloting boats since he was seven years old.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
New focus on deck for Longboat commissioner

Outgoing commissioner plans to remain involved

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Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers. Photo courtesy of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota Teen Court gets a $25,000 gift of presence

Teen Court of Sarasota plans to use a matching $25,000 grant to establish on-campus operations.

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Town manager Tom Harmer and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker at the 2018 meeting between the county and the town.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
Groins, Greer Island will come up at meeting between Manatee, Longboat

One county option will be discussed

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Members of the city's new Parking Advisory Committee met for the first time at City Hall Thursday, Jan. 23.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2019
Parking committee focuses on downtown strategy

The city is asking residents, merchants and property owners for insight on how to implement paid parking downtown later this year.

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County stormwater staff works on a project along a Gulf Gate street Jan. 30. The county oversees the city’s stormwater system, but both governments are taking steps to address the topic, guided in part by resident input.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2019
County, city discuss stormwater management

Across Sarasota, neighborhoods deal with street flooding during heavy rainfalls — an issue that would require an infusion of cash to address, officials say.

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Cynthia Saunders has served as interim superintendent of the School District of Manatee County since summer. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Manatee school board moves toward superintendent contract

News briefs: Discussion looms over Saunder's hiring, Manatee County combines preserve parcels and Manatee County starts the search for new administrator.

  • East County
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Diners enjoying the Mar Vista outdoor seating.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 30, 2019
Renovations at Longboat's Mar Vista to debut Feb. 11

Buccaneer is still in the process of being designed,

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 30, 2019
Commission approves change of procedures for public comments

County Commissioners agreed on new procedures that will help them to address all agenda items and public speakers in a more efficient manner.

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The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 30, 2019
Plans coming together for turn lane near Country Club Shores

Planned projects could help with traffic, especially during season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2019
Driver cited in crash of water truck near Lakewood Ranch

Vehicle overturned as it entered Interstate 75 ramp at University Parkway.

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The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect actors Alexandra Gellner and Parish Bradley perform "Letters from Anne and Martin." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
'Letters' delivered to area students

Lakewood Ranch residents help bring important performance to the Sarasota area.

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