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Even as the city repairs the mermaid fountain, its long-term future is unclear.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
City prepares Pineapple Park plans

The city is exploring the possibility of reconfiguring Pineapple Park, which has some residents worried about the future of the park’s mermaid fountain.

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The selected garage design uses marine life to remind people which floor they parked on.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Committee endorses State Street garage art

The Public Art Committee picked a local artist’s marine-themed wayfinding system as its favored concept to put in the State Street parking garage.

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Residents have expressed concern about the loss of trees associated with construction, but builders say the city' s rules are too stringent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2017
Residents, businesses root out tree troubles

Both residents and developers have problems with the city’s tree ordinance, so the Planning Board wants the city to re-examine its regulations.

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Daly (left), pictured with Phill Younger, celebrates his win on election night.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Commissioner Jack Daly donates unused campaign dollars to Longboat Key charities

Daly has contributed a total of $5,000 to local causes.

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The Shore co-owner Tom Leonard and now former co-owner Mark Caragiulo
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Mark Caragiulo has parted ways with The Shore restaurant brand

A Longboat Key Shore location is expected to open this fall.

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Bonnie Carlton and Marilyn Coker of the Myakka City Historical Society sit on the stage they hope will host community events.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2017
Myakka City School House may finally be fully restored

Twenty-four year struggle expected to pay dividends at Myakka City School House.

  • East County
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Bridgewater' s Laura Whinfield points stands at the community' s entrance off White Eagle Boulevard and points across the road, where SMR plans an entrance into its biotech park project called CORE.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2017
Bridgewater residents express CORE concerns

Truck traffic is the main concern related to a request for light industrial zoning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch barber Pat Grillo has stories from 56 years in the barber business.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch barber a cut above

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Top fashion designers dress up Snoopy & Belle in an exhibit at the Mall at UTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2017
Fashion for Peanuts at Sarasota's Mall at UTC

Mall at UTC hosts 'Snoopy & Belle in Fashion' tour.

  • East County
  • News
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch Culynn Murdock makes a bed in preparation for the hotel' s April 13 opening.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2017
Hotelier has no reservations about growth spurt

Sports tourism, niche markets drive need for more hotels.

  • East County
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Sarasota Film Society Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Barbara Caras, Managing Director Nick Caras and Community Outreach and Public Relations Director Tim Calandra expect Phase I renovations to finish in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2017
Stage set for Lakewood Ranch Cinemas renovations

Film Society plans $750,000 in remodeling.

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Under construction earlier this year, a house on Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores prompted residents to get involved in amending the zoning code to remove exceptions to the 30-foot height limit.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Residents demand no exceptions to Longboat Key height limits

The Planning and Zoning Board is reexamining the 30-foot height limit for single-family homes.

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The Greer Island Beneficial Use Project proposes using sand dredged from the east side to bolster the sliver of land on the area’s west side.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key examines dredging to fix Greer Island erosion

Town moves ahead with plans to dredge canals, including lagoon access on north end.

  • Longboat Key
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One of the improvements proposed includes traffic circles on the north and south ends of GMD.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key considers a makeover for Gulf of Mexico Drive

Potential enhancements include the addition of two roundabouts.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 19, 2017
4.20.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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