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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

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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.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Oscar Hernandez, of Parkwood Dental, is offering to buy kids candy back and send the candy to the troops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2018
Bradenton dentist offers candy buyback event

Kids make money, overseas troops get treats

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The city is committed to installing parking meters in St. Armands Circle before the end of the year, but it's unclear if officials will endorse downtown meters, as well.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
City staff endorses downtown meters — again

The City Commission is scheduled to have an in-depth discussion of paid parking policies at its Nov. 5 meeting.

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Despite questions from local officials, Virginia Haley says Visit Sarasota County is doing an effective job promoting the region as a destination — and has the metrics to justify that claim.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
Promotional Considerations: County examines tourism strategy

As it debates the allocation of tourist tax funds, the County Commission has questioned the fundamentals of its relationship with Visit Sarasota County.

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Platooning pedestrians in the St. Armands Circle crosswalks, with the help of a crossing officer, is one of the proposals supported by Longboat leaders.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key officials not happy about planned roundabout

Town hired consultant to study roundabout

  • Longboat Key
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Chuck Whittall
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Whittall seeks Commission OK for sales office

Unicorp leader says office needed to fuel marketing and financing; Planning & Zoning Board rejected similar request in October.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 31, 2018
Early voting turnout in Sarasota climbs to nearly 35%

Republicans, who make up 42% of electorate cast 45% of early ballots.

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