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A majority of the City Commission has not shown a desire to take additional steps to explore the preservation of the GWIZ building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2018
Bayfront group pushes back on GWIZ preservation

The Bay Sarasota says public input supports demolishing the Boulevard of the Arts building.

  • Sarasota
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Rick Piccolo credited regional growth and savvy planning for bringing more flights to SRQ.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2018
New flights bring welcome growth to SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has experienced some turbulence in the past, but its chief executive sees clear skies ahead.

  • Sarasota
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Jon Thaxton speaks at the Oct. 4 Siesta Key Association meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2018
Residents rally for red tide policy solutions

In the city and the county, community groups are asking officials to take action to curb human activity that worsens red tide.

  • Siesta Key
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Sergeant James Anderson Jr. and Deputy Sarah Kane are more than happy to listen to citizens concerns and answer questions.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Coffee serves as a Lakewood Ranch wake-up call

Coffee with a cop event in Lakewood Ranch reminds residents to keep guard up.

  • East County
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Siddie Pennewill, Kendall Miller, Janie Chatham, Ashleigh Rodhouse, Cate Mulqueen and Carly Lansberg say they love going to the summit and seeing how the young girls embrace their own confidence.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Girls don't shy away from event in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical Colleges hosts the third annual Girls for Girls Summit Oct. 20.

  • East County
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Longboat Key is one of several area beaches under a no-swim advisory.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
No-swim advisory issued on barrier islands

Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key are all under a no-swim advisory after tests showed elevated bacteria levels — a phenomenon associated with Hurricane Michael.

  • Longboat Key
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Max Hajduk, Clayton Watson, Reece Whatmore, Lilli Carlton and Cayla Dammann all hope their oyster restoration project continues on after they graduate.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Pearls of wisdom in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy students presented grant to study ways to increase oyster population.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour's Leah Glynn, 7, paints her chef's hat rainbow in preparation for creating her own pizza.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Slice of sunshine in Lakewood Ranch

California Pizza Kitchen hosts the Sunshine Kids Foundation event.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Magee and her mother, Donna Hagen
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat paramedics head to Panhandle to help

Hurricane damage in Longboat was mostly flooded streets

  • Longboat Key
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Remote Area Medical is a free clinic offered to people without medical insurance or anyone who needs emergency care on a weekend and doesn't mind the wait.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Free medical clinic returns to East County

Local dental, vision students gain experience at Remote Area Medical clinic.

  • East County
  • News
The city has prepared a conceptual example of what an informational paid parking sign on St. Armands Circle could look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
St. Armands leaders talk parking plans

Merchants and landlords in St. Armands Circle want to make sure everybody is prepared for the implementation of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Daly
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Incumbents Daly and Spoll want another term

Incumbents ready for another two years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waves and high tides wiped out the sand from a series of bags posted along the Lido Key shoreline. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael causes closures, cancellations and flooding

As the storm heads for land, rising waters have affected Lido Key parks. Sarasota County Schools has also canceled after-school activities Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Watercrest residents Kathleen Grant and Stan Schuer think community development district assessments for condos should be reevaluated because condos do not use many services provided by Town Hall, among other reasons.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch condo assessments challenged

Some Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 residents say they are paying too much for community's expenses.

  • East County
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