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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2017
Manatee commission workshops tackle health care, flooding

Two sets of workshops will be held Oct. 16.

  • East County
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East County’s Holly Doney and her dog, April, met when Doney was volunteering at the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society. Doney later adopted April.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2017
Putts Fore Mutts should generate green

Golf tournament, and now tennis tourney as well, raises money for the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society.

  • East County
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The elevator shaft in this home home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores sparked months of public backlash leading to the 30 foot height restriction.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 13, 2017
Planning board approves height regulations

The town advances plans to codify a 30 foot height restriction on single-family residential properties.

  • Longboat Key
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As president of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, Greenbrook’s Lori Walker can be found sharing her ideas on-site with fellow club members.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's best clubs

Block Party and Club Day returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
While some people still go just to read and check out books, Sarasota's libraries offer a wide variety of services. (Cassidy Alexander)
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 13, 2017
The next chapter: How libraries are adapting to users' changing needs

As in-person library use falls, Sarasota system sees a swing toward virtual services and new emphasis as community hubs.

  • Sarasota
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The Florida Department of Transportation just finished its reconfiguration of the Interstate 75 interchange at University Parkway and now will begin work at State Road 70. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2017
FDOT readies for S.R. 70 interchange construction

A public information meeting will be held Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • News
The Budweiser Clydesdales begin their march down Lakewood Main Street on Thursday in celebration of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing earning the Ambassadors of Excellence Award from Anheuser-Busch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 12, 2017
Hundreds pack Lakewood Main Street to see Budweiser Clydesdales in Lakewood Ranch

Gold Coast Eagle honored with Ambassadors of Excellence Award.

  • East County
  • News
Water backed up Saturday on U.S. 41 near Fruitville Road, a phenomenon the city attributed to higher-than-normal tides. Flooding also took place at Hart’s Landing and on Siesta and Lido keys.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
King tide brings flooding to downtown

The high tide was 2 to 3 feet higher than normal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bavaro's owner Dan Bavaro plans to renovate an old office building to include an outdoor patio and two second-level private dining rooms.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
Tampa Bay pizzeria plans downtown location

Italian eatery Bavaro’s intends to open a two-story restaurant and bar next year at 27 Fletcher Ave., just east of U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Earlier this month, the Florida Department of Transportation used toy cars to demonstrate the traffic pattern on two-lane U.S. 41 roundabouts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
FDOT to hold Fruitville Road roundabout meeting

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 26 to discuss a proposed roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

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Commissioners are taking steps to finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 12, 2017
Commission taking small steps toward solving Siesta Key's parking problem

Commissioners agreed that a public lot at 6647 Midnight Pass Road would be the easiest option to pursue now.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Commissioner Hagen Brody is hopeful the county or philanthropic organizations will support a Rosemary District affordable housing project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
City backs Rosemary District affordable housing plans

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes to bring an affordable apartment complex to Ninth Street and Lemon Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Oak & Stone Assistant General Manager Patrick Goeser visits with The Miracle League's Andrew Leibin and his mom, Jaycie.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 11, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone raises money for Miracle League

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Sasaki will work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization to develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2017
Bayfront group selects professional planner

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization picked Sasaki, a Massachusetts-based firm, to guide the redevelopment of 42-acres of city-owned land.

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The Longboat Key Historical Society needs to raise $450,000 to purchase the property at 521 Broadway St.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Historical Society one step closer to permanent headquarters

Historical Society President Michael Drake met with town officials to discuss plans for permanent headquarters.

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