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The suspects took the cash drawer from the register and fled the area, the police said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Police seek help identifying North Trail robbery suspects

The Sarasota Police Department is searching for two suspects in conjunction with a Wednesday night armed robbery at a Tamiami Trail Walgreens.

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Now that county staff has asked to see more information, the earliest that Benderson Development could bring their application to the County Commission would be January.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 3, 2017
County staff says Siesta Promenade plans are 'incomplete'

It's back to the drawing board for Benderson Development. Now, the earliest the County Commission could vote to increase the property's density would be in December.

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The new fees will go into effect Nov. 13, 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County school impact fees set to increase

The new figure actually is less than what would have gone into effect automatically in April 2018.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police Department detective Ross Revill and civilian investigator Melody Shimmell speak at a news conference Aug. 2 after Tiffani Donovan was charged with stealing from the Southside Elementary School PTO.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 3, 2017
Southside Elementary PTO volunteer charged with stealing checks

Tiffani Donovan is charged with 11 counts of uttering a forged check taken from the PTO.

  • Sarasota
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Isaac Brownman worked for Sarasota County for 17 years, most recently as public works director and county engineer.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 3, 2017
New Longboat public works director will start next week

Town Manager Dave Bullock hired Isaac Brownman for the job in May.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Attorney Mickey Palmer reads a prepared statement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County addresses shark-dragging incident

County attorney says board has 'no jurisdiction.'

  • East County
  • News
Bob Smith, the county's director of public safety, takes the main podium in the Emergency Operations Center. "If I'm in here, it's really bad," he says.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 3, 2017
Storm plan vital even in safest spots of Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Downtown merchants believe an amplified music system would help attract shoppers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Downtown merchants make play for music

Businesses in downtown Sarasota want to add amplified music throughout the district to enhance visitors' experience.

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Workers at the 624 Palm construction site look on as emergency crews rescue a suspended man following a scaffolding failure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Construction firms grapple with labor shortage

As high-profile downtown construction accidents draw attention, a lack of available workers is making building in Sarasota more challenging.

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It’s not just tropical storms that cause flooding around U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue. City and state officials are searching for ways to improve the drainage in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Officials target U.S. 41 flooding issues

Cleaning up dirt from a downtown development site is just one way the city hopes to improve drainage near U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

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All five board members agreed that getting involved in the legal suit would not be the best allocation of time and resources for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

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Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cross College Alliance includes four institutions on the North Trail in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
College collaboration rebrands as Cross College Alliance

Formerly known as the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, the group hopes a new brand will help identify and promote its work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pool at Lido Beach is open again.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
Lido pool reopens following lightning strike

On July 18, lightning struck a panel at the pool at Lido Beach. After closing for repairs, the pool is now open to the public again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paula Siegel points toward crevices that run between the river and her property line and indicate erosion from the Braden River. The there ground is giving way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Erosion may send homeowner to bank in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield Bluffs resident seeks help as Braden River's erosion creeps toward his property.

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