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Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, called the new flight a "home run" for the area.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 1, 2017
SRQ announces nonstop flight to Pittsburgh

The flights will run Mondays and Fridays starting Feb. 23, 2018.

  • Sarasota
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Alexander Pier serves during the Senior Clay Courts Super Category II Tournament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 1, 2017
Super Cat II Tournament brings tennis competition to Longboat

Tournament play began on Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
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Peter Hull surveys the damage on Ogden Street on north Siesta Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 30, 2017
Looking back at a big hurricane season for Sarasota County

This season only brought two named storms to Sarasota. One you probably forgot. One you never will.

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Michael Gelety, left, argues the Longboat Key Police Departments claim of seizure a condo at 623 Cedars Court belonging to his client, Wayne Natt, Nov. 21 at the Manatee County Judicial Center.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 30, 2017
Video voyeurism suspect files homestead claim to avoid Longboat forfeiture

Wayne Natt, through his attorney, has claimed homestead exemption on his 2017 tax bill, constitutionally protecting his home from "forced sale under process of any court."

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 30, 2017
Special election Democratic candidates share their views ahead of primary

Margaret Good and Ruta Jouniari explain in their own words why they should represent their party in the District 72 special election primary.

  • Sarasota
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 30, 2017
Going forward, Pinecraft community looks into the past

A set of proposed zoning changes to the Pinecraft neighborhood are meant to enhance its way of life and accommodate historical practices.

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Buildings with local historic designation, such as the Sarasota Times building, are subject to enhanced standards when a property owner wants to make changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2017
City explores historic preservation options

City officials are searching for way to strengthen regulations designed to preserve historic structures.

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Paul O’Brien, Debbie Ahmari, Jane Nutter Johnson, Lynn Walters, Terry “T-Bone” Rhodes, Joyce Zimmerman and Veronica Morgan are among those in the creative community eager to see an Artspace project come to Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2017
Artists push for housing project

Local creatives say an affordable live/work development could help address many needs.

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The approved lease deal would allow a private operator to add a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion, among other changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2017
City to revisit Lido pavilion lease

During a special meeting about the proposed form-based code, the city will discuss rescinding a lease agreement for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

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The Quality of Life Ordinance puts stricter regulations on camping in parks and defines criteria for law enforcement to move people to a shelter.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 29, 2017
Sheriff needs funding to enforce homeless plan

The Sheriff's Office needs $617,000 to fund staffing and equipment necessary to enforce the Quality of Life Ordinance.

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Wyatt Natt (left) consults with his attorney, Michael Gelety
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Court finds probable cause for police to seize Longboat condo

Police Detective Lieutenant Robert Bourque testified that 55 tenants had used alleged video voyeurism felon Wyatt Natt's Longboat Key condo since November 2015.

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The property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is one of several the county is selling to replenish its economic uncertainty fund.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 29, 2017
County selling surplus land to add back to reserves

The county took $5.4 million from its economic uncertainty fund to balance the budget. Now there's a plan to put that money back.

  • Sarasota
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The difference in fencing between the "large dog area"(left) and the "small dog area."
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Dog injury prompts Longboat to consider park changes

20-pound dog slipped through fence in Bayfront Park's 'big-dog' area and was hit on nearby Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

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A nest, handcrafted by a bald eagle, sits high up in the trees on Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Bradenton bald eagle electrocuted

Eagle bodies are shipped to National Eagle Repository in Colorado.

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