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St. Armands Circle merchants have expressed concern that the implementation of paid parking, set to take place in December, will scare away potential visitors if other commercial areas like downtown have free on-street spaces.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2018
Circle businesses question paid parking plans

Officials once planned to implement on-street paid parking citywide. Today, St. Armands is the only district where the plans have moved forward.

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The county is advancing its ongoing consideration of selecting a private operator to oversee bus services.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2018
County to seek bids for private SCAT operator

The County Commission could make a decision on the future of transit service before the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 11, 2018
Jewelry thefts up on Longboat, police say

Thefts of opportunity are up on Longboat Key, crimes that police say are preventable with "common sense."

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Brett McDowall says his favorite horse's name is Patches.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 11, 2018
Summer jobs that work for East County

High school students explore passions with unique summer jobs.

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Rachel Consiglio plays with students in Jamaica as part of her service work on the trip. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 11, 2018
Mission complete for Lakewood Ranch high schoolers

Lakewood Ranch teens chose humanitarian work over the beach in Jamaica.

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Sgt. Mike Kenyan uses radar to track speed of vehicles traveling along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The radar equipment can monitor speeds both in front and behind his patrol car and even while he is moving.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2018
Urgent call for deputies in Manatee County

Budget might allow for more deputies to patrol East County.

  • East County
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Natalie Mount was able to visit with her pen pal, Lia Silber, in Tel Mond, Israel.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 11, 2018
Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El teen keeps pen pal relationship thriving with friend in Israel

Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El teen keeps pen pal relationship thriving with friend in Israel

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Italy's gold-medal winning Men's Pair of Giuseppe Vicino and Matteo Lodo test how the medals taste at the 2017 World Rowing Championships. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2018
SANCA races for revenues

Sarasota County applies pressure for operator to lessen park's dependance on tourism dollars.

  • East County
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Manatee County bus drivers will get a raise after the 1 mill 4 Manatee referendum.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 11, 2018
Are drivers thrown under bus in Manatee County?

One school board member says bus drivers don't earn enough in Manatee County.

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Beachplace is a nonconforming property with 158 units more than allowed density.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat presses ahead on redevelopment changes

Longboat Key has been working for at least three years to rewrite its zoning code now that many of the properties on the island are aging to obsolescence.

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Town commissioners allowed this sign to exist as nonconforming until the St. Regis project is complete.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat passes sign code

After three years of not enforcing its codes on temporary signs, Longboat Key has passed sign rules that meet constitutional standards.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat keeps tax rate flat

Longboat Key town commissioners have decided to keep the millage rate level as they prepare for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Julie Hess holds her diploma along with a picture of her father, Mark Hollar, who inspired her to advance her education.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2018
His wish, her calling for Heritage Harbour woman

Bradenton woman follows her late dad's message to the letter — and earns her diploma 18 years later.

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The city will finalize the budget and millage rate in September.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 10, 2018
City endorses proposed budget, tax increase

A divided City Commission voted 3-2 in support of staff’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019, which includes a slight increase in property tax rates.

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A new buyer has stepped forward to purchase The Players Centre theater in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2018
Players Centre theater sale collapses

Deal to purchase Players Centre theater in Sarasota collapses.

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