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Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

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This image shows the projects, which are located east of Lorraine Road and north of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Major Lakewood Ranch projects advance

Planning commission recommends approval of two projects that will build more than 3,000 homes east of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
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On Sept. 18, Lakewood Ranch High students place flowers at the crash site where a memorial has been erected on State Road 64 and Pope Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch community mourns

Fellow Lakewood Ranch High students, family members recall the special attributes of the two young men lost in the accident on State Road 64.

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Beachplace is one of many nonconforming properties on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 18, 2018
Cops Corner

Longboat Key incident reports for the week of Sept. 20.

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The pool will be closed through Wednesday, at least, the city announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2018
Red tide closes Lido pool

The Lido Beach pool will be closed today and tomorrow because of worsening red tide conditions, the city announced. The beachfront concession stand is also closed.

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  • September 18, 2018
Observer overlooked critical problems

Lido Pavilion proposal disregards parking needs and violates comprehensive plan standards.

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Tableseide Restaurant Group CEO Joe Seidensticker is focusing on opening new restaurants in Sarasota and beyond.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 17, 2018
The Francis set to close this fall

The downtown event space, located in the ground level of the Palm Avenue parking garage, will be replaced with new tenants, the property owner said.

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A memorial for two Lakewood Ranch High students who died in a two-car crash Saturday evening was beginning to take form Sunday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2018
Two Lakewood Ranch High School students die in crash in East County

Two car wreck on State Road 64 at Pope Road leaves two teens dead and a 12-year-old in critical condition.

  • East County
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Guy Harvey signs an autograph for East County resident Davin Arnold, who came to the Dick's Sporting Goods opening with his family.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2018
Guy Harvey visits Sarasota store

Dick's Sporting Goods celebrates grand opening with celebrity visit.

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Jim Brown was elected to his current at-large seat in 2017. He plans to run for re-election in 2019.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 14, 2018
Longboat's Jim Brown files for re-election

Deadline to qualify for town's March commission elections is Nov. 19.

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The farmers market intends to move back to its current footprint at some point in 2019.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota Farmers Market shifts to new site

Citing concerns about construction, the farmers market will temporarily relocate to Lemon Avenue and First Street starting Sept. 22.

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The plans for redeveloping the Lido pool and pavilion will now go to the City Commission for review.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2018
Planning Board recommends denial of Lido pavilion plan

Citing concerns about intensity, compatibility and more, the city’s Planning Board unanimously opposed plans to renovate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

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The projects considered are comprised of the three peach-colored areas adjacent to Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2018
Manatee Planning Commission supports Lakewood Ranch growth

Two projects may bring more than 3,000 homes to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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COURTESY RENDERING — The 73 units in the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Residences will represent the "next chapter" in luxury living in Sarasota, says developer The Kolter Group.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 13, 2018
Kolter Group begins work on Ritz-Carlton Residences tower

The Kolter Group has begun work on the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown Sarasota, a 73-unit tower where units are priced from $2.5 million to $5 million and backers say living will be "magnificent."

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