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Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle discusses recreation opportunities with resident Jude Levy at Payne Park Auditorium on Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota begins parks and recreation master plan

The city is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Sarasota’s parks and recreation needs.

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Projects like the CitySide apartment complex have brought new investment and new residents into the Rosemary District, but area stakeholders want more variety from future developments.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

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A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

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A Palm Avenue scaffolding malfunction was one of several high-profile construction accidents downtown this summer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2017
Growth issues dominate city conversations

As building continues throughout the city of Sarasota, officials are examining polices designed to manage the effects of new development.

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A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

  • East County
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Mote employees pose in the break room set to get $50,000 in upgrades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2017
Limerick scores break room upgrade for Mote Marine

A scientist's clever poem won Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium $50,000 toward an improved break room.

  • Sarasota
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GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a press conference announcing Operation Corner Stone Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 8, 2017
SPD looks to send message with undercover drug operation

There were 15 arrests during Operation Corner Stone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber celebrated 10 years in the business at Polo Grill & Bar on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
Polo Grill celebrates after decade of delights in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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An Atlantic sea nettle drifts in the tide along a groin on Longboat key.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Jellyfish invasion: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellies

Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory scientists aren't sure why there are so many jellies, but one things is for sure: jellyfish stings can hurt.

  • Longboat Key
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A passerby shared this photo of one of the cars involved. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Two children seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash Tuesday

Three individuals have been transported to hospitals.

  • East County
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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kenn Watson checks for information updates while on scene, parked in parking area of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Starbucks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Jogger dies in Lakewood Ranch crash

A 74-year-old female was hit while crossing Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
New neighborhood beat in Lakewood Ranch's Indigo

'The Blue Pelicans' connect with music and friends in the new and thriving community.

  • East County
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John Weber, 58, has qualified as a candidate for the Town Commission's District three seat.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key is split almost in half by a county line established in 1921, more than 30 years before the town incorporated.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat proposes one-county initiative to Sarasota commissioners

About one third of Longboat Key residents pay more property taxes without any benefit, town manager says.

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