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The location of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and expansion are outlined in red.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 4, 2024
New space on the way for Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Commission approved $35 million for headquarters expansion and a new helicopter hangar.

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The Purple Ribbon Committee has until June 30, 2025 to submit its report on suggestions for repurposing the Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 4, 2024
Van Wezel group shifts to discussion mode as sunset looms

The city's Purple Ribbon Committee has until the end of June to complete its report on repurposing of the performing arts hall as its chair resigns.

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The roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to improve safety at the intersection.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 4, 2024
Town updates transportation wish list

Longboat Key commissioners continue advocating to the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization for four town projects.

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An aerial picture of the beach near Bayfront Park in October 2024 shows how storm surge washed over the beach and impacted dune height and vegetation.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 4, 2024
Hurricanes shifted 60% of Longboat Key sand placed since 2021

Town staff and coastal consultants explained how the dunes lost height and vegetation and pressed the need for a long-term solution to one of the island's most erosive areas.

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Pine View School was evacuated Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was reported.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2024
Pine View School evacuated after bomb threat

The incident also may be connected to other false alarms across the U.S.

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Cold-weather shelters opening in Sarasota, Manatee
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2024
Cold-weather shelters opening in Sarasota, Manatee

Two shelter locations will be available in Sarasota County and one in Manatee County as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-40s.

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The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 3, 2024
Pavilion construction progresses at Greenbrook Adventure Park

The roof of the Lakewood Ranch park pavilion should be in place in January.

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The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • December 3, 2024
Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

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Sarasota County Commission has denied a coastal setback variance for the lot outlined in green on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 3, 2024
County denies variance for Siesta Key beachfront home

The owner of a beachfront lot on Siesta Key was denied a coastal setback variance that would have also allowed use of a pedestrian access as a driveway.

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Public Works Director Isaac Brownman will officially take over as Assistant Town Manager in January 2025.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 3, 2024
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman accepts assistant town manager job

Brownman is looking forward to taking the next step in his career and, along with it, a larger role in the town of Longboat Key.

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Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 2, 2024
How can the Sarasota area change course for future hurricane adaptation?

Local climate expert Bob Bunting, CEO of the Climate Adaptation Center, weighs in on what the Sarasota region could do to be more proactive about more frequent storms.

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Garrett Dakin is one of Gerry Dakin's four nephews that took over the farm in May.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 30, 2024
Dakin Dairy Farms increases its focus on education

The farm continues to be revamped since former owner Jerry Dakin's nephews took over in May.

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Rick Piccolo has spent 30 of his 53-year airport career at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 28, 2024
Retiring SRQ airport chief rose from the janitor's closet to executive suite

Rick Piccolo began his 53-year career scrubbing toilets at a Buffalo airport. He will leave SRQ after 30 years doing having learned nearly every airport job along the way.

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A study done by the Florida Department of Transportation estimated that the current drawbridge is raised about 100-300 times a month.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 27, 2024
FDOT identifies 5 Longboat Key projects in 5-year work plan

Included in the draft plan are big ticket projects like preliminary engineering for a Longboat Pass Bridge replacement and Gulf of Mexico Drive resurfacing.

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Even your dog can practice downward facing dog at Yoga in the Park at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 27, 2024
HOA board votes to pull Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' funding

The Country Club Edgewater Village Association board says its residents are not obligated to support the nonprofit.

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