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Premier's Director of Sports Antonio Saviano talks about events with Manatee County Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione during the Nike International Friendlies Nov. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Manatee County nears Premier Sports Campus purchase

Manatee County's deal with SMR could be approved at Dec. 7 land use meeting.

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The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
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Latest rendering of the proposed development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 6, 2017
Ex-Colony Lender leader says he won’t vote on new resort issues

District 5 commission candidate and former Colony hopeful developer says voting on Unicorp's proposed development would be a conflict of interest.

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Langley, a Florida native, has qualified for the District Five Town Commission election.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 6, 2017
Former Colony stakeholder qualifies for Longboat election

Randy Langley, 51, has lived on Longboat Key for 10 years, most of which he’s been involved in island developments.

  • Longboat Key
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Ruth Hofer, asset manager for Linger Lodge's new owner Franz Hartl, says the renovations were needed to attract old and new customers and to complement upcoming renovations to the RV resort.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
East County Linger Lodge landmark reopens

New owners to focus on expanding RV resort as well.

  • East County
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585 Halyard Lane in June, 2017
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 6, 2017
Yearlong height fight nearly over

It's been nearly a year since the town first considered new height restrictions: so what's taken it so long?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
'Elfis' visits Bradenton school

Tara Elementary holiday program teaches lessons in acceptance, holiday cheer.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Steve Verhoeven was excited to see the Wienermobile up close.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Wienermobile makes debut at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Planter's NUTmobile also came to visit.

  • East County
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Margaret Good addresses supporters Tuesday night at Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine in Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • December 5, 2017
Good wins House District 72 Democratic primary

The Sarasota attorney topped businesswoman Ruta Jouniari to represent her party in the special election.

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Riverview High Principal Paul Burns will not return to the school after winter break.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 5, 2017
Riverview High principal leaving for job with state

Dr. Paul Burns will start with the Florida Department of Education Jan. 3.

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The Selby Library is one of two places you can catch the county's free workshop on starting a business.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 5, 2017
Learn how to start a business in Sarasota County

The Dec. 6 workshop will answer your questions about everything from occupancy rates to tax requirements.

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The Myakka City Historical Society announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to held fund the final phase of restoration of the Myakka City Historic 1914 School House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation presents $100,000 to finish final phase of renovation.

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Santa will once again return to Holidays on the Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2017
Holidays on the Ranch will melt your hear

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
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Shots were fired outside of the Main Plaza parking lot around 2:30 a.m. Friday, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2017
Sarasota police seek information after downtown shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to identify two people they believe were present when shots were fired near east Main Street on Friday morning.

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Australian pines are resistant to salt water spray and need little soil nutrition, allowing them to thrive on beachfronts.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 4, 2017
Australian pines in Longboat's crosshairs

Commissioners approved town reimbursement for removing Australian pine from private property.

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