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County officials will consider the Siesta Promenade project at public hearings in November and December.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
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The city has selected parking meters to install on St. Armands Circle, but it's unclear whether they will ever be installed downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2018
Downtown group talks paid parking

The city intends to continue a conversation regarding downtown parking meters, but no plans are set.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2018
Longboat leaders OK Sarasota roundabout review

Project unlikely to be stopped, officials say, but modifications might be possible, Longboat commissioners say.

  • Longboat Key
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Ron Ciranna's retirement date is effective Dec. 3.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Suspended school district administrator to retire

Ron Ciranna was suspended Aug. 6 from the deputy superintendent position .

  • East County
  • News
Pipe in a front yard of Binnacle Point Drive
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Pipe work flows along in Emerald Harbor

Project shoud be completed by next summer

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Nell Moore and Mike Moore cast their votes Sept. 17 during the election for Recreation District supervisors. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
University Park elects Recreation District board

New board members feel their job is to unite the community.

  • East County
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Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

  • Longboat Key
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Planned Arts Center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
In the meantime . . .

Ringling College needs to raise $18 million for center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Board member Dave Miner voted against the committee's charter being passed.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Manatee County oversight committee charter passes

Volunteers asked to oversee school district's spending of referendum funds can get to work.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Baugh is upset by how communication over the P25 radio tower was handled.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
Poor communication towers over conflict

Manatee commissioners say administration has too much influence.

  • East County
  • News
A.J. LaMarc and Grace Hill are both National Merit Semifinalists.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Academic progress shows merit in Lakewood Ranch

Local high school students earn National Merit Semifinalist status.

  • East County
  • News
Watercrest resident Jerry Twiggs and Watercrest Condominium Association Property Manager Jeanne Moschella check for midge flies along the bank of Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch CDD fishes for midge fly solution

CDD 2 has three-step plan to combat midge flies.

  • East County
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The Green will be home to LA Fitness, Earth Fare, Starbucks and other businesses. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
More restaurants coming to The Green

Tavistock's Lakewood Ranch development continues to fill up.

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Liv Coleman says the state should provide more funding for education and should consider making two-year degrees from community colleges or technical schools free for the public.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
Candidate focuses on education

Liv Coleman, who is running for the Florida District 73 seat, says she wants to secure more funding for education.

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