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SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo appeared at an event announcing Elite Airways' Pittsburgh route in December, but the airline is now canceling its plans.
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  • David Conway
  • January 12, 2018
Elite Airways cancels SRQ-Pittsburgh service

Following Allegiant’s move into the market, Elite Airways is exploring other routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Jerry and Carolyn Pujol have been an inspiration to those who see their fitness regimen.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch couple still on amazing run

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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The Preserve, a 12-unit housing development, will be built on the site of the former Longboat Key Center for the Arts. (Courtesy image).
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  • Ryan Butler
  • January 12, 2018
Town grants final approval for The Preserve

The single-family housing complex will be built on the former Longboat Key Center for the Arts property.

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Harvey Vengroff doesn't know what the future holds for his property at 2211 Fruitville Road, but he says he won't be building affordable housing there.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 12, 2018
Vengroff ends plans for affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says fees and rising construction costs have made it impossible to build affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.

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Work on the sidewalk has prompted a lane closure and contributed to traffic backups along westbound John Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 12, 2018
Ringling Causeway sidewalk work snarls traffic

The project will replace a stretch of sidewalk damaged by Hurricane Irma.

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Robert Haft and Noelle Haft, the majority stockholders of Mercedes Medical, and CEO Alex Miller, break ground for the start of their business at the CORE in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2018
Mercedes Medical breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

The laboratory supplies company is the first medical-related business to break ground at CORE.

  • East County
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The city previously tested parking meter models on St. Armands Circle in November.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2018
Parking meter showcase returns to St. Armands

On Friday and Saturday, the city is inviting the public to share feedback on potential parking meters for installation on St. Armands Circle.

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Graduation rates have above 80% for two years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2018
Manatee schools graduation rate exceeds 80%

Superintendent applauds work of students, teachers and staff for the accomplishment.

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The third update to the Siesta Promenade plans include a new design for the residential, retail and hotel units proposed for the property.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 11, 2018
Plans aim to control traffic around Siesta Promenade

Siesta Promenade gets a third update after Benderson files new retail, residential plans.

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A.G. Lafley, right, discusses the bayfront planning effort at an event at The Francis on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2018
Bayfront planners seek out new voices

The Bay Sarasota wants to get all demographics involved in the process of redeveloping the bayfront.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Lottery "winner" comes up empty

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center, cuts a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate a historic grant presented to MTC.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Governor delivers historic grant to Manatee Technical College in Bradenton

MTC receives $200,000 from the first Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.

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Stephanie Kight takes over for the retiring Barbara A. Zdravecky.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 10, 2018
Sarasota-area Planned Parenthood announces new CEO

Stephanie Kight will replace Barbara A. Zdravecky, who retired last year.

  • Sarasota
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Keegan Martin (left), Landon Martin (below), Darren Martin, Simeon Brubacher (below), Steven Brubacher and Taylor Rahn.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 10, 2018
Anna Maria native rescues five from Sarasota Bay near Longboat's north end

Two men and three boys were transported to local hospitals with symptoms of hypothermia, Longboat Fire and Rescue say.

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Ron Basque and Ryan Modjeski, 13, sing "Believe" from "Finding Neverland."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 10, 2018
Final act for Players Centre?

The performing arts group announces upcoming season, which could be its final at the current theater.

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