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City Attorney Robert Fournier said he would discuss the lawsuit in greater detail at a future meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2018
City awaits follow-up on Palm Avenue lawsuit

Some post-trial motions must still be decided in a dispute that has the city facing a payment of nearly $50 million in damages.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2018
Sarasota school district launches summer meal program for kids

Lunches and breakfasts served to school-age children at several schools.

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Robert Lewis, interim director of SCAT, said he was on Longboat Key to listen.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 5, 2018
SCAT officials, business leaders talk transportation on Longboat

At an event organized by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, Longboat business leaders brainstormed ideas about how to replace bus service to the island.

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Photo by Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 5, 2018
Mote elects new board of trustees vice chairman

Howard "Sam" Seider was elected to the role in late May.

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Sea turtle regulations are among that will be subject to a new fine on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 5, 2018
Fines approved for Longboat code violations

Fines for breaking town codes could range up to $500 per violation.

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The app is design for Apple. Android and Amazon devices.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 5, 2018
Sarasota County rolls out library app

Smartphone app aims to make patrons' experience smoother and faster.

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Bob Erker
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  • Bret Hauff
  • June 4, 2018
Longboat Buttonwood Drive property still in disarray

Town officials have met with project managers at 500 Buttonwood Drive more than 10 times since the project began, yet not much has changed.

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Flights from Sarasota to Dallas-Fort Worth will begin in December.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2018
SRQ lands nonstop flight to Dallas-Fort Worth

Beginning in December, American Airlines will offer direct service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

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Marauders pitcher Jess Amedee visits with Mill Creek's Dave Daily, who was honored by the Marauders for his service.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 4, 2018
Marauders honor veterans at LECOM Park.

Two East County residents among those honored at the Bradenton Marauders' Military Appreciation Night.

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Dominic Valentino, a fourth-grader at Tara, and his dad, Anthony, proved most seaworthy and won the overall competition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2018
Lessons afloat

Cardboard boats pack educational punch at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

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Christine Johnson of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast thanks Friends of Keep Woods for its efforts in creating a new preserve.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2018
Backers celebrate new Johnson Preserve in Manatee County

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a celebration and walking tour of the new Johnson Preserve along the Braden River.

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An example of one of the sea wall enhancements to be installed at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 1, 2018
Bayfront Park to become FWC testing ground

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is planning to test how different resilient shorelines affect marine life at Bayfront Park.

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City Commissioner Hagen Brody has been an outspoken advocate for advancing the Lofts on Lemon housing project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2018
Housing Authority project lands $14 million award

Plans for the Lofts on Lemon development could include up to 130 affordable and workforce housing units in the Rosemary District.

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Roots and seawater cover a pathway cut from the mangroves on Greer Island. Police lobbied for months for the path to be cut for emergency access to the beach.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 1, 2018
Alberto's effects restrict access to Longboat's north end beach

The northernmost point of Longboat Key has been eroded to the point that emergency vehicles cannot traverse a path cut for them .

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Gary Hebert, Brenda Russell and Phil St. John were key members of Friends of Keep Woods.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2018
Perseverance leads to preserve along Braden River

The Friends of Keep Woods' grass roots effort leads to a preserve along the Braden River.

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