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County Commissioner Charles Hines and the other commissioners are eager to reach a solution.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 18, 2018
County, city hoping to resolve longstanding tension

If the commissioners have their way, 2018 will be the year they end the downtown CRA dispute, one way or another.

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Outside seating on Lakewood Main Street does make the sidewalks harder to navigate.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2018
SMR's main task: Building Waterside

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino stands alongside photos of the city's previous chiefs. She is the first female to lead the department.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 18, 2018
Q&A with Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino

After five years leading the department, the chief talks about SPD's accomplishments, challenges and plans for the future.

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Town commissioners will hear testimony from Unicorp National Developments at the Resort at Longboat Key Club Monday, Jan. 22.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 18, 2018
Developer's zoning amendment request to be heard at Longboat Key Club

Staff chose the John Ringling Room for its size and feasibility for live streaming the meeting.

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Anne Bryant and Georgia take a walk at Arlington Park, one of several city-owned, county-operated parks that may lose funding as Sarasota County considers how to reduce its budget.
  • By Cassidy Alexander and David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
County may cut city parks funding

Facing a budget crunch, the county is preparing to withdraw support for city parks and negotiate a new deal with its municipalities.

  • Sarasota
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Laurel Park residents say some drivers are failing to stop along Osprey Avenue as they detour around a closed downtown intersection.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
Laurel Park targets cut-through traffic

Residents of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the uptick in traffic associated with a nearby roundabout project.

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BBC Main Plaza, the Hollywood 20 ownership group that includes entrepreneurs Eric Baird and Jesse Biter, is interested in an expanded Downtown Improvement District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown group considers expansion

The Hollywood 20 property owners want the Downtown Improvement District to expand to U.S. 301, but it’s unclear whether others support the idea.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue's new ambulance cost the department $270,000.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 18, 2018
New ambulance will soon get to work on Longboat Key

The department bought a new ambulance to replace a 15-year-old truck, the oldest vehicle in its fleet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josylyn Chapman, 12, completes math homework at her GreyHawk Landing home. She likely will be redistricted to attend the North River High School when it opens.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
Manatee School District prepares to move attendance lines

East County residents voice concerns about new Parrish high school.

  • East County
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Juan Florensa has worked as the public works director on Longboat Key for than 17 years.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat's outgoing public works director remembers 17-year tenure

Juan Florensa has had significant impact on Longboat Key in the nearly two decades that he lead the town's public works department.

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State Sen. Greg Steube has filed legislation revoking municipalities' right to regulate short-term rental on private property.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat residents oppose Florida Senate short-term rental bill

A bill filed in the state legislature by Sarasota County Senator Greg Steube ignites fears over unwanted short-term visitors in residential Longboat neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosedale's Chad Cox flies one of his five drones over O'Brien Family Farms to do a crop analysis.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 17, 2018
Drone company has sky-high business goals in Lakewood Ranch

Pilots hope drone business takes them to new heights.

  • East County
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Evelyn Townsend said she spends hundreds of hours working on her quilts.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch quilter recognized at Florida Quilt Competition

Central Park resident's artistry honored at prestigious show.

  • East County
  • News
A sign-in sheet at Bayfront Park's pickleball court has caused confusion among residents who believe the well-used court can be reserved.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 17, 2018
Pickleball problems: Longboat residents unsure about usage rules

What residents have said they interpret as conflicting signage has caused confusion about who can play when at the well-used Bayfront Park pickleball court.

  • Longboat Key
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The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

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