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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said research needs to keep moving forward, as more needs to be learned about the force and functions that cause red tide.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research

The money will allow scientists to focus on applied science and technology to develop methods that can fight red tide in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
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American Airlines will begin twice-weekly flights to Philadelphia in January.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2018
SRQ lands American Airlines flight to Philadelphia

The airline is expanding its offerings from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding three new destinations this winter.

  • Sarasota
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Three people are dead in a murder-suicide in the Lakewood Ranch neighborhood of Central Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 24, 2018
Three dead in Lakewood Ranch murder-suicide

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office suspects a Central Park man of killing his wife and her 16-year-old daughter in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Longboat firefighters battle blaze at Colony Saturday.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 23, 2018
Firefighters return to Colony after seeing smoke

Longboat firefighters return to Colony as a precaution

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The Old Braden River Historical Society holds river cleanups throughout the year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2018
River conservation group kicks off meeting season

First Braden River cleanup scheduled for October.

  • East County
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No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

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Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
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Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Town Hall
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat passes budget with no increase in tax rate

Commissioners will take a final vote for approval on Sept. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Waterside at Lakewood Ranch project features clustered development to preserve open space and natural habitat. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2018
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch hits milestone

100 homes have sold in Lakewood Ranch's newest community.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Tony McEachern and North Port's Jack Rich train for the Gran Fondo Sarasota Oct. 7 at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
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Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
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Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

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Mote hopes to move its aquarium operation from City Island to Nathan Benderson Park. The organization also would expand its research efforts at the City Island campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
County offers support for aquarium plans

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope to secure a firm commitment from the county as they pursue a project at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
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Harvey Vengroff said it’s still unclear whether he will ultimately follow through on plans to build affordable housing near downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Vengroff affordable housing project could be revived

A city policy change may lead to a renewed effort to build a workforce apartment complex near downtown, but challenges remain.

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