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Irrigation committee members hope residents will stop watering during rainy season, so they can water more during the dry season.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch HOA hopes to reign in unnecessary irrigation

Wasteful irrigation practices cost the CDD $57,000.

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Troy Snyder’s enthusiasm for the project is more personal, having grown up in Manatee County and attended Manatee High School. “I’m excited to be back in Bradenton, where I was born and raised,” he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront subdivision in east Bradenton has 'pop'

Builder motors toward completion of foreclosed waterfront community.

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Cyndi Seamon of Longboat Key Turtle Watch holds a sea turtle hatchling, working under a state permit held by Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 2, 2017
Longboaters work to improve community's understanding of sea turtle nesting rules

Volunteers, town officials and residents work together to enforce beach rules and further inform residents.

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Unicorp filed a new plan for the Colony property with the town in late July 2017.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 2, 2017
New plan for Colony property on Longboat Key meets resistance

Preserve Longboat members, Tencon residents take issue with the scaled-down plan.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
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  • John McGuire
  • August 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.3.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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Some properties on Lido Key, including this parcel from Lido Harbour, have lost nearly all their beach front. A proposal to dredge sand from Big Pass has been challenged in court. Picture courtesy Lido Key Residents Association.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 1, 2017
Big Pass dredge hearing postponement presents project's latest obstacle

The legal challenge by Siesta Key groups will be delayed for several months, prolonging an already contentious and lengthy process

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Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by Berkley Mason. Todd Richardson.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 31, 2017
New principal starts at Gullett Elementary

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A small family sits on the beach watching the waves brought on by Tropical Storm Emily.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 31, 2017
Visitors at Siesta Beach not concerned about weather

Despite waking up to Tropical Storm Emily, visitors to Siesta Key weren't going to let the inclimate weather keep them from heading to the beach.

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The interchange is the largest and first in Florida. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2017
Diverging diamond 'fully operational'

State officials say diverging diamond is fully open, but crews still have some work to do.

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The Sarasota Police Department will provide another update regarding the shooting Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2017
UPDATE: Woman dies following accidental shooting, police say

The Sarasota Police Department arrested Daniel Cortez-Reyez for manslaughter in conjunction with the accidental shooting death of his sister, Leticia Cortez.

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Longbeach Village is experiencing minor flooding.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 31, 2017
Longboat gears up for Tropical Storm Emily

Longbeach Village is experiencing minor flooding, police chief says.

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Alex Kompothecras, one of the seven main cast members on "Siesta Key," was recently criticized for being linked to potential animal abusers.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 31, 2017
‘Siesta Key’ premiere event canceled after outrage over animal cruelty allegations

Ticket purchasers were alerted July 30 that the red-carpet event was canceled due to "unanticipated events" — just days after connections emerged online between a cast member and potential animal abusers.

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Mote's Stranding Investigation Program responded to a stranded dolphin call on July 29. Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 31, 2017
Mote responds to stranded Fraser's dolphin

The male dolphin was found near shore on Turtle Beach in Siesta Key.

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Tropical Storm Emily could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to downtown Sarasota and the surrounding area on July 31.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2017
Tropical Storm Emily moves away from Sarasota

The storm strengthened overnight, and is expected to make landfall the afternoon of July 31.

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