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Andrew Basco, sales associate for Pulte Homes, said interest has been high for the developer' s Shoreview project, the first to open in Waterside.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Builders bank on new community in Sarasota County

Lake access will be a big selling point at Waterside

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Summerfield' s Maureen Flaherty shows how low the water level is on the retention pond behind her house. She is worried about wildlife.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Dry spring drops pond levels

Near drought conditions draw full attention of public.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Plans for Post Boulevard under way

Design would accommodate a potential new Lakewood Ranch high school site.

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St. Armands Circle Park is home to many festivals including a Taste of St. Armands, pictured here. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival to premiere later this month

The festival will take place on May 20 and 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
Art enthusiasts look back on the historic Longboat Key Center for the Arts

At the end of this month, the art center's doors will close for good.

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City Commissioner Susan Chapman sees Friday' s order as vindication of her decision to fight the Sunshine case.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 9, 2017
Chapman prevails in Sunshine suit

After exhausting its line of appeals, Citizens for Sunshine still claims there are unanswered questions about what constitutes a Sunshine Law violation.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2017
Sarasota voting kicks off with confrontation

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

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An investigation determined Parking Manager Mark Lyons influenced an artwork search process that ended up with a committee endorsing his son-in-law' s proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2017
City disciplines workers following public art controversy

The city has demoted Parking Manager Mark Lyons and two other employees for not adequately reporting a conflict of interest during a search for public artwork.

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A Bradenton man is dead after drowning in Longboat Key waters.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 8, 2017
A man is dead after drowning in Longboat Key waters

The incident occurred at the beach near North Shore Road on Thursday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2017
Teenagers caught in GreyHawk Landing vehicle burglary

A K-9 unit chased the two men until they gave up and were arrested.

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Competitors both new and old made their way to Siesta Key on May 6, for the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 8, 2017
Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

The network this week officially announced an unscripted show based on the barrier island.

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Town staff hopes to begin construction on a $50 million utility project next year.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 5, 2017
Longboat Key gains exemption from state utilities bill

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

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Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski discusses the city’s two concepts for redesigning Pineapple Park at the Sarasota Farmers Market Saturday. The city is soliciting public feedback on a master plan for the downtown park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2017
Pineapple Park plans leave questions unanswered

Residents want an improved Pineapple Park. Getting them to agree on what that looks like might be a challenge.

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Longboat Key Foundation members Jack Duncan, Jim Brown, Susan Phillips, Bob Trisolini, Bob Nosal and Warren Simonds
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 4, 2017
Longboat Key Foundation begins fundraising for cultural center

The organization needs to raise $12 million.

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The Players Centre for Performing Arts has dropped the price for its existing Sarasota theater to $9.5 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 4, 2017
Listing price for Players Theatre in Sarasota drops

Ian Black Real Estate now lists property at $9.5 million.

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