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  • November 16, 2017
Bishop bows out of commission campaign

Planning and Zoning chair hopes to help prevent a primary in late January.

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Plans to operate a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion remain controversial.
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  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Resident opposition mounts to Lido pavilion plans

Critics say a proposal to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion is a bad deal for the city.

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Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
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  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

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The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
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  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

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St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
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  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

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Drew Stuart said he likes to convey his feelings, in this case political sentiment, though his work including "The Perfect Politician."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 15, 2017
Greenbrook resident molds a new hobby out of clay

The Fall Show and Sale will exhibit work from Drew Stuart and the area's other top artists.

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Jennifer Perry has opened J&J Gallery on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business a work of art

Entrepreneur showcases artwork in new gallery on Lakewood Main Street.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 15, 2017
CONA members hear update on proposed Siesta Promenade

Residents are now in a holding pattern until Benderson Development submits its updated materials, and county staff approves it.

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Individuals who are homeless can currently go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 15, 2017
County takes steps to reduce homelessness

The commission passed its Quality of Life Ordinance, and approved two contracts with the Salvation Army and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.

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Dental assistant Ashley Cestero and Dr. Gregory Meadows of Meadows Family Dentistry performed dental extractions and fillings during this year’s Remote Area Medical at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Healthy turnout for RAM at Manatee Technical College

Third annual event provides 947 people with free medical care.

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A still image from the video Wayne Natt allegedly took of unsuspecting AirBnB tenants in his Longboat Key Condo, courtesy of Longboat Police Department.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat moves to confiscate home in suspected voyeurism case

The town's police department seeks seizure of the home of a man accused of filming AirBnB tenants without their permission.

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Ruth Slotnick walks her dog from her home off Grand Point Avenue to its intersection with Honore Avenue. There, she was struck by a car two years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Honore traffic hazards cause concern

Residents start petition to oppose a proposed development.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2017
Early voting opens Nov. 25 for Democrats in District 72 primary

Three locations will open for a week of daily voting.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Turtles track busy season on Longboat

As far as Longboat Key records go, turtles broke the one they set for themselves in 2016.

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Jack Wilson, 80, has served on Longboat Key's code enforcement board for two years, he says.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Former teddy bear mogul runs for Longboat's At-Large seat

Jack Wilson, 80, hopes to bring international business experience to the Longboat Town Commission.

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