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The county is set to potentially finalize details on the three referendums at an Aug. 29 meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2018
County charter referendums earn ballot access

Proposals to reform county elections and restore county control of a long-closed Siesta Key road are set to go before voters in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission was divided about the proposed ballot language, ultimately reversing its initial choice upon the recommendation of the city attorney.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2018
Ballot language set for election-date referendum

After a lengthy debate, a divided City Commission approved a referendum that will ask voters if elections should move from March and May to August and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors cut a gas line on Binnacle Point Drive Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 16, 2018
Longboat gas line cut in Emerald Harbor

The severed gas line prompted police and fire rescue response.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alycia Craft said she's glad the work in Emerald Harbor is being done — it's been a long time coming, she said.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 16, 2018
Emerald Harbor construction pleases residents

It's been a long time coming for replacing the water and sewer pipes, and resurfacing the roads, in Emerald Harbor, residents say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A surface lot is closed for the construction of a parking structure, but other spaces on St. Armands Circle remain available, the city said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2018
City promotes St. Armands parking availability

During construction of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, other spaces remain available in the shopping district, the city announced.

  • Sarasota
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The project started in June 2017. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2018
Overnight lane closure impacts I-75-SR 64 project

Motorists can anticipate delays tonight through July 20.

  • East County
  • News
Three armed men robbed an East County Burger King Sunday evening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 16, 2018
Burger King robbed in Bradenton

Three armed men rob a Burger King Sunday evening just off Interstate 75 in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Surain Ranajee, Maya Rengifo, Cortney Bauer and Sara Hutchinson became close friends over the course of the competition.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 16, 2018
Future medical professionals win big in Manatee County

Nolan Middle School HOSA students placed first in the international competition.

  • East County
  • News
A snow leopard roams the Himalayan mountains in "Planet Earth II." Image source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2018
Binge Blog: The world and our place in it

In this week's Binge Blog, stunning nature documentaries "Planet Earth" and "Planet Earth II," quirky spy show "Chuck" starring Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski and subversive comedy "Community" with Donald Glover and Alison Brie.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • July 12, 2018
Colony demolition rescheduled for July 23

Demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been delayed as the town finalizes its contract with Unicorp National Developments.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota woman uses grocery bags to make mats for the homeless

It used to take Sarasota's Michele Penn 33 hours to make the mats she produces for homeless people to sleep on — which are made out of recycled plastic grocery bags — but now it only takes eight.

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  • Neighbors
Police investigate the death of a woman on 42nd Street on Wednesday,
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota police charge man in wife's death

Woman was found in a home on 42nd Street near Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city previously considered demolishing the GWIZ building in 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2018
Preservationists campaign to save GWIZ building

Architectural groups want The Bay to consider repurposing the bayfront structure — but do residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The “umbrella” shade structure above the Umbrella House was re-created as part of a 2015 renovation to the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2018
Umbrella House nominated for national designation

The 1950s Lido Key home is a defining work of the Sarasota School of Architecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Downtown in Bloom program includes seasonal changes for the flower baskets.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2018
DID grows flower basket program

A downtown group is continuing its effort to beautify the area within its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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