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Vehicle operations training is underway at the new training center in Myakka City June 3.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 10, 2025
Law enforcement training center offers everything in one place: Myakka City

Cadets and officers no longer need to travel outside of Manatee County to train.

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John Harshman was selling commercial real estate in downtown Sarasota when there was very little market prior to the adoption of the current downtown master plan.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 10, 2025
Master plan helped lift downtown Sarasota from the Great Recession

Commercial real estate broker John Harshman tells the update committee the downtown plan was the right strategy at the right time for downtown Sarasota.

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Commissioners Bob McCann and Amanda Ballard question the efficiency of Manatee County's hiring practices and budget process.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners debate whether a hiring freeze is needed

As the budget season approaches, commissioners question the current processes.

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A rendering of 777 South Palm by Adache Group Architects, planned along Mound Street between Pineapple and Orange avenues.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 9, 2025
Developer plans condo complex across from Selby Gardens

A development called 777 South Palm Avenue Condos is employing both the city's attainable housing density bonus and transfer of development rights for a 66-unit building along Mound Street across from Selby Gardens.

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The Sarasota County Administration Center is at 1660 Ringling Boulevard.
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  • June 7, 2025
Sarasota County to host job fair June 19

Sarasota County will place a special emphasis on veterans during its job fair on June 19.

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Michelle Davis, grants division manager for Manatee County, presents the county's Action Plan to residents June 3.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 6, 2025
Manatee County 'only' granted $253 million for hurricane recovery

Unmet needs from the 2024 hurricane season total over $1 billion.

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  • June 6, 2025
Sarasota, Manatee counties offer free sandbags

To help residents prepare for hurricane season, Sarasota and Manatee counties will hold self-service sandbag filling at multiple locations.

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First Baptist Church Sarasota is planning an expansion of its campus.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 5, 2025
First Baptist Church plans major expansion on Main Street

Expansion plans for First Baptist Church Sarasota include two new buildings, a park and interior renovations to the existing sanctuary and chapel.

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A draft rendering shows the view from the terrace, overlooking the Town Center Green.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2025
Longboat library will be named for Buchanan

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan since 2007 has donated $1 million to the project.

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In keeping with recent gray-sky trends, there is no less than a 50% chance of rain through the coming weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2025
Recent rains wash away Manatee burn ban

Wildfire risk diminishes with the onset of rainy season.

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Waterbury Park offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, including this Seaside 2 model home.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2025
Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury Park will offer 21 homesites in the rapidly growing eastern segment of the community.

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Breeze OnDemand operates in three zones of Sarasota County much like private ride-sharing services and delivers riders door to door, though not necessarily solo or non-stop.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2025
New fares for Sarasota's Breeze OnDemand begin July 1

The proposal to make rides free for 80-and-older passengers could reappear in 2026.

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The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key is at 1591 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 4, 2025
New construction leads to 5.39% increase in Longboat Key property values

Notable projects like the St. Regis Longboat Key sparked the increase in property values in 2025.

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A Starbucks is planned to come to Longboat Key sometime in 2025 or 2026, depending on permitting and construction.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 4, 2025
Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.

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Downtown Sarasota has developed into a mix of historic one- and two-story buildings along Main Street set against the backdrop of towering condo buildings in accordance with the current Downtown Master Plan 2020.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota downtown plan committee gets a history crash course

The Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee heard from five presenters who played key roles in the development of the current guide.

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