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Beginning last fall, city staff held a series of public workshops to get input as it develops a parks master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 24, 2018
Parks staff shares master plan update

Sarasota city staff is working with a consultant on a strategy for ensuring residents are satisfied with their parks and recreation options.

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Students have cited a fear regarding potential school shootings as a reason they want School Avenue closed, but school staff says less serious intrusions are equally concerning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 24, 2018
School district seeks street closure at Sarasota High

After successfully petitioning the city to expand the restrictions on a segment of School Avenue, Sarasota County Schools hopes the road can be closed for good.

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Steve Titunik stops in front of standing water at one of the parking lot’s driveways after a few days of rain.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 23, 2018
Turtle Beach parking lot slated for improvements

By the summer, problems with standing water and dust at the small lot should be resolved.

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Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

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Hazel Steskal and the canal that separates Bayfront Park from Longboat Key estates.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat canal is cause for concern

The border between Bayfront Park and Longboat Key estates is worn, but it's unclear who is responsible for fixing it.

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This building along State Road 70, in front of the Earth Fare, will house Chipolte, Verizon and Starbucks in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
Tavistock's The Green red hot in Lakewood Ranch

Businesses line up to be part of Tavistock's The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
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Gus Andreone, shown riding in the 2017 Tribute to Heroes Parade, will be this year's grand marshal.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Tribute to Heroes Parade honors Gus Andreone

The 106-year-old Palm Aire resident served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

  • East County
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Dimitrius Adams, an employee of Clear Sunset Car Wash uses a pressure washer after they've used a special bug wash to get the lovebugs off the front of the car.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Bugged by squished insects in East County?

Local residents have little affection for May swarm of lovebugs.

  • East County
  • News
The area marked in red is the property under consideration for development.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Cox Chevrolet considers East County lot

Residents of GreyHawk Landing show concern over a posslbe car lot coming near their neighborhood.

  • East County
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Fayth Walker, a junior at Braden River High Schools, says that being a part of the cotillion was a positive experience.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Braden River High School students had a ball

Debutantes Dynah Banks and Fayth Walker participate in Cotillion at The Fete Ballroom on April 15.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Roy walks three miles every morning because of the strength he has gained from the class.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch Parkinson's class packs punch

Jaco's Boxing, Lakewood Ranch location, helps people diagnosed with Parkinson's improve their way of life through strengthening and conditioning. People who had never boxed before are learning to love the sport through the class.

  • East County
  • News
The building that contains the sauna where Lori Martin's body was found.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2018
Evidence leads to suicide conclusion

A four-month Longboat Key Police Department investigation led to a determination that Lori Martin, 54, took her own life.

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The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to have Longboat Club Road moved by Thanksgiving.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board approves new Key Club driving range

The Islandside resort has plans to construct a more shallow and narrow driving range, a new cart barn and a new pro shop — a project that follows in the wake of a another to move Longboat Club Road.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
New beach access law won't affect Longboat, officials say

New rules established by the Florida legislature revoking public access to private beaches "does not appear" to affect Longboat Key.

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