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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
A closer look at county budget reductions

Here are the big cuts from each department, approved on Jan. 31 by the County Commission.

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  • Ryan Butler
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key nonprofit donates equipment to fire station

The donations will help firefighters better assist people on the beach.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2018
1-800-Ask-Gary founder Kompothecras charged with DUI

Siesta Key resident stopped on Interstate 75 in Manatee County.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

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County Administrator Jonathan Lewis
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
Conversation with Jonathan Lewis

Sarasota’s new county administrator discusses his approach to the never-boring job.

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Parks and Recreation Manager Jerry Fogle encouraged residents to participate in the master planning process.
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  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
City offers online parks survey

Staff plans to develop of community parks and recreation needs in time for a May meeting with the City Commission.

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Alvin's Island will install a new facade if the city approved planned renovations.
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  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
Alvin’s Island plans include new restaurant

The souvenir shop will close to facilitate a series of renovations designed to improve the St. Armands Circle property.

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MK Equity and ARS Architecture want to bring an “original, artistic” design to the 1335 Second St. condo project.
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  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
Developer plans Second Street condo

A proposed ten-story condominium is part of a growing number of residential projects in the downtown core.

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Mo Harris and Brandon Johnson
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2018
City workers help save colleague's life

Employees had taken the same CPR course in 2017.

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Jill Mullins attaches a flyer about the death of her husband, Patrick, to a post at the State Road 64 Boat Ramp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Manatee County man's death remains a mystery

Educator offers $20,000 for information about her husband's death.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Jeff Mayers takes over Longboat Key Foundation leadership

The general manager of The Resort at Longboat Key Club replaces Bob Simmons as the board chairman.

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Lakewood Ranch's Paree Gardner and Greenfield Plantation's Linda Pape show off appetizer plates they will be selling at the Greek Festival.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Greek festival returns for 34th year in Sarasota

Greek cuisine highlights annual festival at St. Barbara's.

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Principal Todd Richardson, of Gullett Elementary, takes a risk by letting a BMX rider jump him.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2018
Principal investment pays off in Manatee County

Schools' leaders provide motivation with wacky ideas.

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The site plan proposed by Ringling College of Art and Design must be approved by the Town Commission.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 7, 2018
Ringling College releases plan for Longboat Arts Center

The donation-funded, proposed Longboat Key Arts, Cultural and Education center could cost more than $18 million, by 2022 dollars.

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John Staley (left), Frank Mastelli, Dolores Diener, Karen Hahn and Tom Diener
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  • Bret Hauff
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat takes a swing at relieving pickleball congestion

One of the two public tennis courts could don pickleball lines within a month — and the tennis center is open to adding pickleball courts, too

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