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Carrie Boucher of the Royal Innovation Design Group sketches out the ideas shared at Tuesday's Downtown Improvement District workshop.
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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
United We Stand: Downtown groups discuss joint marketing campaign

Historically, it's been hard to get downtown groups to work together — but now, they’re trying to establish a clearer identity for the area.

  • Sarasota
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 14, 2017
Mote research on snook benefits the fish, the environment and the economy

By studying the best habitats for the fish, scientists hope to encourage homeowners to make "fish-friendly" decisions.

  • Sarasota
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This sign in Siesta Key reminds residents and visitors the Chamber still needs help reaching their goal.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 14, 2017
Siesta Key fireworks show still needs donations

Despite being thousands away from their goal, members of the Chamber of Commerce are confident the money will come through.

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A marker at the entrance to GreyHawk Landing, on State Road 64, pays tribute to the late John Frye, a resident who died on a foggy morning in February 2016 while trying to cross State Road 64 at the intersection.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
FDOT might add more roundabouts to S.R. 64 corridor in East County

Roundabouts at Greyhawk Boulevard, Lorraine Road added to project list.

  • East County
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Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
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The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
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Motorcyclist dies on State Road 70 in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Motorcyclist dies in East Manatee County accident

Pending notification of family, the 20-year-old woman who died in the accident on State Road 70 has not been identified.

  • East County
  • News
If you want to stop bad behavior, punish it to the point it hurts, so the threat of punishment serves as an appropriate deterrent.Â
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
BE TOUGH ON PARTIERS

With the Fourth of July looming, Longboat Key can deter unruly bacchanalia and littering with tough enforcement but also with advance warning. Let revelers know they’ll be fined.

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Myarra Property Joint Venture Attorney Ed Vogler, second from right, regroups June 8 with his team.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
'Paper' road tough to erase

Planning Commission won't support the elimination of a Clubhouse Drive extension from future county plans.

  • East County
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Tara Preserve's Darby Connor, behind, talks with Florida Highway Patrol Cpl. Bruce MacWhorter as he processes the accident site June 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
Traffic fatality prompts safety concerns

Some Tara Preserve residents say Manatee County should install speed tables on Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
Supervisors beef up budget

Homeowners will see average $36 increase in assessments.

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Joe Gruters and the president
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2017
Display the flag properly, please

It’s not hard to properly display the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key is one of four towns in Florida situated in two counties.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat analysis shows tax savings under Sarasota County

Town staff is moving ahead with analysis of one-county proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Daly is Longboat Key's representative on the board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat commissioner to FDOT: swing for the fences

With Barrier Islands Traffic Study, Jack Daly hopes for big, deliverable ideas.

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