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Jeff Kattrein, Jamie Minton, Young Professionals Group Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova, City Manager Tom Barwin and Shantel Norman and Hellen Osorio pose outside City Hall after a meeting in May.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

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The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has funded projects such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
City, county CRA mediation exposes raw nerve

The city and county are trying to work out a dispute regarding the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but tensions still remain.

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The Downtown Improvement District believes gateway signs will make the neighborhood more identifiable for visitors.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
DID scales back gateway sign plans

City planning staff raised a series of concerns about the Downtown Improvement District’s idea to install signs welcoming visitors to the area.

  • Sarasota
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Disaster can strike at unexpected times — such as the tornado that hit Siesta Key and Sarasota in January 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
Hurricanes not only emergency threat, officials warn

Headed into hurricane season, county officials say residents need to take the initiative to get ready for disaster ahead of time.

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University Park's Todd Kleperis shows two edible cannabis products during his presentation at an event held in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Will new industry be a hit?

Investors sought for the fast-growing cannabis industry.

  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said a comprehensive plan developed almost 20 years ago might no longer be suitable and that has to be taken into consideration when considering changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee County Commissioners say land-use changes based on law

Comprehensive plan includes future land uses homeowners sometimes overlook.

  • East County
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IL Conte Ristorante & Pizzeria's pizzaiolo (pizza maker) Simone Dimarco prepares the dough for the pizza he is about to make.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
The art of Italian food comes to Lakewood Ranch

New italian restaurant brings the taste of Italy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Inclement weather has caused trees to collapse on Longboat Key.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat storms down trees, damage skylight

Fire chief says no one was injured in the incident.

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The county commission voted 4-1 to move forward with the approval process, despite residents' complaints.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 7, 2017
Land-use change proposed for Fruitville Road parcel could bring more development

Residents are opposing the designation of more major employment center land near their homes, but the county commission is coming forward with the process.

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Braden Woods residents and Friends of Keep Woods organizers Phil St. John, Gary Hebert and Brenda Russell say the Myara property could be combined with another to create a preserve on both sides of the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Conservationists hope to buy Myara property

Fundraising continues as new ideas are pitched for tract.

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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said commissioners delivered his 50th and final budget message. "I' ve never had one with more money than I have needs," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee sheriff on patrol for funding

Starting a Lakewood Ranch patrol district still a long ways off.

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The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The Florida Department of Transportation will reconfigure the State Road 64-Interstate 75 interchange so it has only one off ramp. The new configuration should improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Interchange work shifts into gear

New design at S.R. 64 will improve safety.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Morgan Mulholland, winner of the Congressional Art Competition, will have her art on display in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch artist earns Congressional Art award

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate heads to the U.S. Capitol to see her art displayed.

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Braden Woods residents wonder why a home in their neighborhood has been allowed to fall into disrepair.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Braden Woods home in disrepair causes complaints

Braden Woods residents unsettled by dilapidated home in neighborhood.

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A massing model of The Bay phases 3A and 3B show a parnking deck to the right, to the left the Sarasota Performing Arts Center location flanked by two restaurant spaces and the current parking lot converted to green space. The Van Wezel is at the bottom left corner.
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