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The latest rendering of the proposed structure for the site of the former Colony, courtesy of Unicorp National Developments, Inc.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Colony Association, Whittall redo agreement

Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association negotiated a new with Unicorp National Developments, Inc., to overcome "impasse," association says.

  • Longboat Key
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The city is hoping to improve on the parking meters that drew significant public backlash when they were installed in 2011.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2017
City showcases parking meters on St. Armands

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, the city is inviting residents to test different models of parking meters ahead of a paid parking program on St. Armands Circle.

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Lakewood Ranch's Ed Bachtle and Whitfield Estates' Wendy Hacker want the opportunity to buy solar panels at a reduced rate, if the deal proves good for their households.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters deliver critical patients to a pre-HAZMAT area so they can be rinsed of chemicals from a chlorine bomb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
East County first responders ready to slam terror

Operation Inshore Slam prepares first responders for the worst.

  • East County
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Parks planning officials say acquisition of the Premier site would give the county enough space to create a regional destination more like it has at G.T. Bray Park in west Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Premier Sports Campus would be 'perfect fit' for East County

Manatee County's acquisition of Premier could provide home for a park.

  • East County
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Melissa Wandall, founder of the Mark Wandall Foundation, and Brandi Ezell, executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, celebrate their partnership with Jazz, a therapy horse at SMART.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2017
Mark Wandall Foundation makes SMART move in new partnership

Two local nonprofits partner to provide equine therapy for grieving children.

  • East County
  • News
Skimming devices like this were found at Quik Fuel on Fruitville Road. (Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department).
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 7, 2017
Skimming devices found at Fruitville Road gas station

It's not clear how long the seven devices were on the pumps, which were last inspected in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A dump truck blocked northbound lanes of I-75 Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 7, 2017
Overturned dump truck blocks I-75 lanes Tuesday morning

Motorists were asked to avoid the area of I-75 northbound near Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
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Onlookers enjoy the 2016 parade. (File photo).
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2017
Several downtown Sarasota roads to close for Veterans Day Parade

Vehicles will be towed if not removed from the parade route by 8 a.m. Saturday.

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The property features more than 3,964 square feet of living space. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 3, 2017
Lido penthouse sells for $4.45 million

It's the highest priced sale at The Beach Residences in more than 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The homeless can go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 2, 2017
Local providers take regional approach to solving the homeless crisis

Leaders solidified a framework, called One by One, for a coordinated and consistent response system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle season ended Oct. 31.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 2, 2017
Turtle tally takes slight downward turn, but stays strong

This season’s turtle nest count was just 85 fewer than 2016’s record-setting number, and Mote scientists think 2018 will be another good year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized $199,100 in narcotics on Wednesday night and arrested a Bradenton man.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 2, 2017
Bradenton bust nets $200,000 in drugs

Manatee County man charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

  • East County
  • News
Rosemary District property owner Howard Davis believes the neighborhood can effectively advocate for a broad slate of changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2017
Rosemary District sets community goals

A planning initiative in the Rosemary District has identified dozens of ideas for improving the rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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The city says managing parking is a costly operation — and that increasing revenues is necessary to avoid prolonged deficits.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2017
City parking fund runs consistent deficit

The city loses hundreds of thousands of dollars managing parking annually, inspiring an ongoing discussion regarding paid parking downtown.

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