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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 18, 2018
Sarasota County lifts recreational burn ban

Thanks to the start of seasonal rains, the ban was lifted after more than a month.

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The no-swim advisory will be in place until at least Friday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at Turtle Beach

Sarasota County health officials say it's safe again to enter the water at four area beaches.

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The Bay Sarasota is using one of the three concept plans, "Bridge the Divide," as a foundation for a single redevelopment vision.
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  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
Bayfront group to present latest plans

The Bay Sarasota will hold a series of events next week to discuss an evolving master plan for more than 50 acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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The City Commission will officially set the referendum date and ballot language in the next few months.
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  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2018
Referendum on city election date makes ballot

A push to move Sarasota city elections from March and May to August and November has gained enough support to send the question to voters this fall.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 18, 2018
Annual Phil Galvano Golf Tournament tees off for 22nd year

The golf tournament hosted a lunch May 18 at Longboat Key Club & Resort.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • May 17, 2018
St. Regis appeal struck by court

The 12th Judicial Court struck Blake Fleetwood's appeal of the town of Longboat Key's decision to approve the St. Regis project at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

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Cheri Christiansen has expanded Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch, adding a yoga and fitness studio.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

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The average response time to emergency calls on Siesta Key is under six minutes.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 17, 2018
Call and response: Emergency crews navigate traffic on Siesta Key

While Siesta Key residents express concern about how fast emergency crews can reach them through increasing traffic, Sarasota's fire chief says his crews have many ways to avoid backups.

  • Siesta Key
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Brenda Zook
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  • David Conway
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota's ice cream trucks face a rocky road

Officials are revisiting a contentious conversation about allowing the iconic businesses to operate in neighborhoods.

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Residents worry the city is too quick to forge public-private partnerships to address budget issues for maintaining or improving public spaces.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 17, 2018
Residents question city lease policy

After the city struck an agreement with a private operator for the Lido Beach pavilion, neighborhood representatives are recommending new standards for leasing public property.

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Tara's Robyn Rocklein and Mote Ranch's Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow will bring opera to life at the Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2018
Wealth of East County opera talent on display in Sarasota

Wealth of East County opera talent on display in Sarasota

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Work on the single-lane roundabout began in November.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2018
UPDATE: Ringling-Orange intersection reopens

After six months of roundabout construction, the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota reopened wednesday.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 16, 2018
Sarasota County Schools now hiring for internal police force

The School Board hopes to hire 30 people by August to secure elementary schools.

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There are five on-demand crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 16, 2018
Pedestrian safety on Longboat Key has no push-button solution

Crosswalks are often a balancing act between vehicular and foot traffic, experts say.

  • Longboat Key
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The work of Bonita Springs artist Kimberly Marshall was featured at the first Paragon Fine Arts Festival in April at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2018
Stage set for the arts in Lakewood Ranch

With The Players Centre for Performing Arts headed for Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch continues to enhance its fine arts presence.

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