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Park grading preceded all the improvements now onsite at Bayfront Park
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  • John McGuire
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat considers kayak vendors for Bayfront Park

Town staff hopes to avoid the type of overcrowding surrounding watercraft rentals in neighboring communities.

  • Longboat Key
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(John McGuire) Barry Gaines is working at his Parrish home on the second episode of his video epic "A World of Worlds."
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 15, 2017
Town's IT expert creates his own world on film

Film buff hopes his production will hit the big time

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2017
Musicians celebrate Valentine’s Day with pop-up concert

Henry Porter and the Love Campaign and the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida led a free show on Main Street to celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday.

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Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2017
Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

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City Manager Tom Barwin won' t be departing for the same job in Reno, Nevada.
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  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2017
Barwin withdraws candidacy for Reno city manager job

After being selected as a finalist for a position in Nevada earlier this month, City Manager Tom Barwin announced he will remain in Sarasota.

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The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Legacy Trail extension cost estimate reaches $60 million

After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

  • Sarasota
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Country Club East is a popular community off Lorraine Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sells 10,000th home

In January, new home sales were up 32% from the the same time last year.

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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 11, 2017
Glendi has another great run in Sarasota

Annual Greek festival attracts thousands.

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Accompanied by Circus Arts Conservatory co-founder Pedro Reis, high-wire star Nik Wallenda speaks about the accident and how the survival of his teammates is proof in God and miracles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2017
Following high-wire accident, Circus Sarasota 2017 goes on

Nik Wallenda says it is a miracle all five circus performers who fell will recover.

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Consultant David Conner said the city could preserve the mermaid artwork at the center of the Pineapple Park fountain while reconfiguring the larger structure to better match the surrounding environment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2017
City considers ambitious Pineapple Park overhaul

As the city plots the future of a downtown park, no idea is off limits — even if it impacts an iconic piece of artwork in the center of the public space.

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County Commissioner Nancy Detert asked Siesta residents to share their concerns with her at a meeting Feb. 2.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2017
Siesta residents see ally in Detert

As she settles in on the County Commission, former state Sen. Nancy Detert wants to protect the quality of life in Sarasota — even if it means saying no to developers.

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Criticism of administrative approval has pointed to the maligned Vue Sarasota Bay development as evidence the current process is suboptimal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2017
Administrative approval opposition gains momentum

The resident activist group STOP! is gathering support for its proposal to change the city’s development review process, which has one former city official concerned.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota is famous for its circus roots.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2017
City officials hope to honor circus legacy

At the behest of a local historian, the city has reached out to the operators of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in hopes of putting on one last show.

  • Sarasota
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Clear Idea Labs CEO Teddy Mathieu and Sarasota Underground founder Raymmar Tirado want to get more people dialed into local issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2017
Advocates work to boost engagement in city politics

Can an eclectic eight-person field — and an increased push from outside groups — help drive up voter turnout in the city election?

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