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New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

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Under a new policy, anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds policy governing unsupervised children

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m.

  • East County
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There are four gates at each of University Place's two entrances. Currently, they are remotely monitored and controlled 24-7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
University Place considers gate changes

Supervisors want resident input on potential security switches.

  • East County
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Tom Mannis, who is a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, taught a safety course at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Cyclists get a break in Lakewood Ranch

Although some motorists are rude, bicyclists feel safe on Lakewood Ranch roads.

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Once staff completes its review of Benderson's application, the county will hold multiple public hearings on the Siesta Promenade proposal.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 5, 2017
Benderson adjusts Siesta Promenade plans

Benderson is moving forward with its plans for a mixed-use project near the south Siesta Key bridge, but residents remain opposed to the proposal.

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The Eagle Trace community is one of many Lakewood Ranch communities under development north of State Road 70 and south of State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
East County on fast track for growth

Property values are increasing, but stabilizing

  • East County
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Volunteers were out early on Wednesday morning to begin cleaning Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 5, 2017
Siesta volunteers find plenty of cleaning to do

Despite reminders for visitors to clean up, 163 tons of trash was left on Sarasota beaches.

  • Siesta Key
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Madelyn Fouche, 5, practices her kick during swim lessons from instructor Briana Lutzi, with School of Fish swim academy, at the John Marble Pool. Manatee County plans to modify and expand at the park over the next three years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
Five-year plan takes shape

Roads, parks main targets of half-cent sales tax funds.

  • East County
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Enzo and owner Ron enjoy Bayfront's dog park for the first time.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 5, 2017
Bayfront Park on Longboat Key officially opens

The $3.5 million renovation project began in June 2016.

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Maggie Mooney-Portale has served as town attorney since 2013.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat town attorney seeks new, hourly deal

Maggie Mooney-Portale has served as town attorney since 2013.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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Bob Goodman has an idea to construct penthouses atop Sands Point.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 5, 2017
An idea with a view: the Sands Point redevelopment dilemma

Penthouses atop the Sands Point condo would help finance overall renovations, but Longboat commissioners are still grappling with rules for that kind of redevelopment.

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Cast members Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens, Chloe Trautman, Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Brandon Gomes and Madisson Hausburg - Photo by Dewey Nicks for MTV
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 4, 2017
MTV's 'Siesta Key' will premiere July 31

The premiere date for the network's new locally-shot reality show was announced Monday night.

  • Siesta Key
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A truck crashed into the front of the Lobster Pot restaurant on the Fourth of July, and holiday traffic is preventing it from being removed. Photo courtesy Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 4, 2017
Truck crashes into Siesta Key restaurant

Because of holiday traffic, the truck will stay stuck in the Lobster Pot until a removal team can make it out on the island.

  • Siesta Key
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The Haven’s newest project, the Frank Stern Employment Center, is scheduled for completion in August.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 4, 2017
Haven's new facility provides opportunities

7,500-square-foot building will add 80 jobs for those with disabilities.

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