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The county acquired 2.7 miles of former railroad right of way for the next phase of the extension.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 20, 2017
Land acquired for first portion of Legacy Trail extension

The purchase of 2.7 miles of former railroad right-of-way marks the completion of Phase I of the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
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The sculpture sits on the pier at Beach Access 2, along with a Christmas tree and a new 22-foot flagpole.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 20, 2017
Flagpole and sand sculpture on Siesta honor veterans

Reopen Beach Road President Mike Cosentino said the sculpture is a thank you to veterans who help protect free speech.

  • Siesta Key
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Access the the Starbucks on State Road 70, just west of I-75, was blocked by tape and a patrol car.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
Two Starbucks locations burglarized in Manatee County

Both stores suffered similar types of damages, officials said.

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The new East County middle school will have "indoor circulation," meaning students will not have to go outside when switching classes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
New Manatee County school will offer temporary relief

East County parents thankful overcrowding will ease in the short run for families living in Lakewood Ranch.

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Todd Mathes, Benderson Development's director of development, said Benderson hopes to construct a stand-alone building for an unnamed retailer in The Shoppes at UTC. It would go between Nordstrom Rack and the Hampton Inn & Suites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
UTC continues expansion with more large-scale projects

Benderson Development asks Manatee County to approve changes to Cooper Creek DRI.

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More than 85 people appeared at the Planning and Zoning Board hearing at the Harbourside Ballroom Tuesday, Dec. 19.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 20, 2017
Colony gets its first nod from Longboat P&Z Board

Planning and Zoning board approves Unicorp's text amendment for Colony plan, but a lot still must happen before proposal is settled.

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The sidewalk on the north side of Ringling Boulevard has been closed since September.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • December 19, 2017
FDOT begins debris removal from Ringling Boulevard sidewalk

Officials hope the project will be completed by Friday.

  • Sarasota
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School Choice sessions start Jan. 8.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2017
Manatee schools announce open enrollment requirements

The first wave of open choice enrollment starts Jan. 8.

  • East County
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Roger Pettingell had another record sales year. (File photo).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • December 19, 2017
Realtor sets sales volume record for Sarasota County

Roger Pettingell becomes the first area agent to sell $100 million in a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rothenbach Park, on Bee Ridge Road, was one of three parks used as a debris holding site. It's still closed as the debris is moved to the landfill.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 19, 2017
County completes Irma debris removal

Although storm debris from Hurricane Irma is out of residents' yards and streets, one park remains closed as the debris makes the last leg of its journey to the landfill.

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Application for developing the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort one of the three scheduled applications to be heard.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 18, 2017
Public comment welcome at Longboat P&Z hearing

Planning and Zoning Board members are scheduled to hear from three applicants who hope to reshape the island.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 18, 2017
The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Columbia Restaurant Group is paying homage to The Buccaneer Inn, which closed in 2001.

  • Longboat Key
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The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for almost a decade.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • December 15, 2017
Longboat seeks delay in portion of Colony's Planning and Zoning discussion

Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application for redeveloping the former site of the Colony could not be heard at all.

  • Longboat Key
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Police say this is the man who stole three rings from a UTC jewelry store.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2017
UTC thief runs off with three diamond rings

Investigators say man was looking at rings inside the store when he grabbed them and dashed away.

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