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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2017
Honore development slowed by possible road extension

Commissioners delay vote on comprehensive plan change.

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The exterior of the Grand Clubhouse will keep its Tuscan look and feel, but the interior renovations will make it more modern.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2017
Lake Club builds menu for success in Lakewood Ranch

Improvements at The Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse include a new kitchen.

  • East County
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Judge Lon Arend addresses Tara residents who wish to comment on the settlement during a hearing Sept. 28.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2017
Tara residents rally to stop development

Tara residents may have a chance to prevent development at their community's entrance.

  • East County
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Community Fund advisor Amanda Tullidge (center) presents a check for $10,000 to The Players Centre for Performing Arts' Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund presents 21 grants

The Players Centre for Performing Arts gets top grant of $10,000

  • East County
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Town Commission elections are March 20, 2018.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 10, 2017
Election season starts for town commission hopefuls

Want to become a town commissioner? Here's how to do it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2017
Ferrari driver killed in U.S. 41 crash

A second driver was seriously hurt in the 8:43 a.m. collision at Field Road.

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(From left to right) Friends of Keep Woods representative Brenda Russell celebrates with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson, Director of Land Protection Debi Osborne and volunteer Gary Heber.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2017
Residents one step closer to creating Braden River Preserve

Efforts now will focus on education about how the preserve would be funded.

  • East County
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The latest effort is coming through FDOT's Barrier Islands Traffic Study, an effort to evaluate traffic on Sarasota and Manatee county's barrier islands and the adjacent roadways on the mainland.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 10, 2017
Barrier island traffic study reaches second milestone

Town leaders will evaluate the study's latest figures in an effort to improve the island's traffic.

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Arden Kreisch is among a dwindling number of Longboat residents with debris still piled in her yard.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 10, 2017
Longboat debris removal nears completion

After weeks removing debris from Hurricane Irma, Longboat officials believe they are a week or two from clearing the island.

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Developer David Meunier on Monday pulled out of his deal to buy the Sarasota Polo Club from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2017
Developer pulls out of Sarasota Polo Club sale

David Meunier says the process to improve the venue is too involved.

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Michelle Sampson and Small Business of the Year nominee Rob Wagner at September's Business After Hours.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2017
Longboat Chamber finalizes Small Business Week schedule

Throughout the week, businesspersons can attend five seminars focusing on social media.

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Mill Creek’s Denny Wetter holds two of his prized creations, a segmented bowl and a kaleidoscope.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 7, 2017
Mill Creek resident masters the craft of wood turning

He's a cut above.

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Neighborhoods in Lakewood Ranch and other East County communities still have storm debris waiting for pickup.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2017
Manatee County issues storm debris update

Contractors will temporarily add pickups on weekends to catch up on service.

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Bota Developer has produced this early conceptual drawing showing the potential mass of a condominium building neighboring the Hyatt Regency.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2017
Hyatt owner explores bayfront condo project

The owner of the Hyatt Regency is laying the groundwork for developing an 18-story condominium next to the Boulevard of the Arts hotel.

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Cyclists will ride along Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 6, 2017
Hundreds of athletes set for Longboat triathlon

Cycling portion of the event will take place on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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