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  • Bret Hauff
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat Key Police get new traffic cameras

New traffic cameras will give the Longboat Key Police Department access to a global database of suspects to help thwart crime.

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The county put the property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. on the surplus land list last year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 25, 2018
Sarasota County to designate 200 properties as surplus

Overall, the county owns $1.16 billion worth of land. More than 800 parcels are in use, but county staff identified more than 200 they could do without.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2018
Rainy weekend likely as Alberto moves north into Gulf

Hurricane season has not yet begun, but first named storm has formed.

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The city Memorial Day parade was scheduled to go down Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, but officials canceled the events because of inclement weather forecasts.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2018
Weather prompts city to cancel Memorial Day Parade

Sarasota's downtown parade is cancelled for the first time in 30 years. Events at Sarasota National Cemetery and Lakewood Ranch are still planned.

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The grapple truck is designed to scoop up debris.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat's grapple truck arrives

Clean-up machine arrives just in time for beginning of hurricane season next week.

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The crew of Duval's took part in the event last year.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 24, 2018
Expected rainy weather prompts St. Armands festival delay

Seafood and music event reset for June 2-3.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 24, 2018
Alligator trapped in University Place swimming pool

The alligator will be processed for its meat and hide, according to state officials.

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Sarasota city officials, construction team members and St. Armands stakeholders appeared at the garage groundbreaking. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 24, 2018
Ground broken on St. Armands parking garage

Construction of the 503-space structure is scheduled for completion in December.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 24, 2018
Longboat's Paradise Center will move on May 29

Popular island resource center will set up shop at Temple Beth Israel on Bay Isles Road.

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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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