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The In2Care trap must be put in shaded areas for maximum effectiveness.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 6, 2018
Mosquito control test on Longboat seems to work, residents say

A mosquito control experiment on the north end of Longboat Key seems to be keeping the number of mosquitos at a manageable level.

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James Crutchield launched a community paramedics program in 2016. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2018
Manatee County paramedicine chief wins state award

The Florida Department of Health has recognized Manatee County Community Paramedicine Chief James Crutchfield with the state's EMS Injury Prevention Award.

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Developer Jim Bridges, second from left, formally announced The Strand at an event in January 2017. Now, he said the city’s intent to review proposed changes could be a setback for the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
Questions surround changes to North Trail project

The city said it cannot administratively approve revised plans for The Strand development near the Whitaker Bayou.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota Police investigate July 4th drowning

Victim in his mid-50s has not yet been publicly identified.

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One of the city’s proposed economic development funding opportunities would create a matching grant program for commercial storefront upgrades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
City considers economic development ideas

The city has more than $2 million set aside for economic development. Now, officials have to determine the best way to spend it.

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The city hopes to start a single-stream recycling program next year, which will allow residents to place all their recyclables in one bin.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
City proposes internal recycling operation

A potential rate increase from a private operator led the city to determine it could manage recycling collection itself.

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Although residents have complained about cars queuing in the street for valet stands in Siesta Key Village, some people see the parking operations as a helpful tool.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
Siesta Key valet stand sparks concern

A brief issue associated with a new valet operation speaks to a larger question regarding parking management.

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The city is working to open a new parking garage on St. Armands Circle by December, at which point staff will institute a paid parking program in the commercial district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
City parking deficit projected to grow

A parking garage and paid parking program at St. Armands Circle headline a transformative year for the city’s parking operations.

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In the wake of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, Nathan Benderson Park was the subject of some scrutiny from local watchdogs and state officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota County examines relationship with SANCA

At a budget workshop, the County Commission only committed to a year of collaborating with the not-for-profit operator of Nathan Benderson Park.

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The fireworks show over Nathan Benderson Park went off after a delay for rain.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 4, 2018
Soggy but spectacular

Rain delays, but can't stop, fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota .

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More than two dozen residents asked the city to officially adopt the name Novus Place — which is already on street signs in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 4, 2018
Residents ask for street name change

What’s in a name? For people living along a two-block segment of the Alta Vista neighborhood, enough to request city action.

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Angela Long says Survivors in Sync has increased its workload in preparation for the Dragon Boat Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2018
Survivors in Sync paddlers head for prestigious event in Florence, Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team, based out of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, are headed for the prestigious Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.

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Although Braden River High graduate Paige Krumwiede has excelled at sailing, she eventually wants to be a Navy pilot. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2018
Braden River High graduate sets sail on big dreams at Naval Academy

A Braden River High School graduate who now attends the U.S. Naval Academy has shown her ability to sail during the prestigious Newport Bermuda race.

  • East County
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These hatchlings emerged from a nest in Venice. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 3, 2018
First hatchlings of the year make their way to Gulf

Mote reported that one nest had hatched on Longboat Key and another hatched on Venice June 28.

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Ben Moore
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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

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