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The wolfpack operation will focus on Interstate 75 and major state and county roadways.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 25, 2016
FHP DUI wolfpack to search Manatee, Sarasota county roads

The wolfpack operation will focus on Interstate 75 and major state and county roadways.

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A trolley service would supplement Sarasota County Area Transit service on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 25, 2016
Siesta Key trolley slated for 2017

Sarasota County is accepting bids for a six-month trolley service, which would connect Siesta Key Village and Turtle Beach.

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The city issued the stop-work order because workers were painting a sign on the property without a permit.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2016
City halts work on Cask & Ale

Although the Main Street bar is at the center of a legal battle, the city's stop-work order stems from unpermitted work on the site.

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Darryl Strawberry will speak at The Source church on Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2016
Former Major League slugger to speak in Bradenton

East County's The Source church hosts Darryl Strawberry

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Last year's Division One champions Linda Gillott, Mark Malinowski, Mark Schlobach and Beverly Perez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 23, 2016
Ace your game at the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

The 17th annual tournament will take place Dec. 9-11.

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Trappers caught 61 peafowl — 28 peahens, 19 peacocks and 14 peachicks — to date. The last one was removed Oct. 21.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 23, 2016
Few peafowl fugitives remain on Longboat Key

Trappers caught 61 peafowl — 28 peahens, 19 peacocks and 14 peachicks — to date. The last one was removed Oct. 21.

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The Longboat Pass Bridge was up Tuesday afternoon without any boats waiting to go underneath. Traffic halted. Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 23, 2016
There are answers to Longboat Key traffic question

As FDOT begins another study, some citizens are stepping forward with their own fixes to seasonal traffic.

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Capital Grille Executive Chef Kendell Emmanuel bags up cooked meat to be donated to the Salvation Army.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Restaurants prepare feast for salvation

Salvation Army's menu often made possible by local restaurants

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Stephanie Jeter, Betsy Prunty, Joy Wetherington (RiverLife site director, Jeannette Kennedy, Beth Durham, Barry Durham and Jason Jeter are excited to bring the program to East County. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Church branches out for charity

East County church helps community through Christmas tree sale.

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The proposed Siesta Promenade project at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 has received criticism from nearby residents — including some who feel the Benderson Development plans are co-opting the island’s identity.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Mainland businesses capitalize on Siesta Key success

You don’t have to be walking distance from Siesta Key Beach to take advantage of the island’s increasingly high profile.

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David Skaggs recently completed this 6-foot-long gator with shells he found on Siesta Key Beach. He looked for specific shapes of palm fronds for six months before finding the perfect pieces to use.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Frond of mine for Palm Aire artist

Palm frond art signals a triumph for Sarasota artist after his heart attack.

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Residents of condos such as the Savoy on Palm have expressed concerns about flooding.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Palm Avenue condo owners seek flood relief

Although residents are reporting issues following heavy rainfall, city and county staff can only do so much to address the problem.

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Some residents expressed optimism about clearing a path for redevelopment at the shopping center, but others questions what a new project might look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Residents ask for input on Ringling Shopping Center plans

The city moved ahead with plans to rezone the Ringling Shopping Center, but residents are worried about the property's uncertain future.

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Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

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Sarasota County commissioners have approved plans for as many as 425 homesites on the former Sunrise Golf Club.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 22, 2016
Sarasota County Commission approves 425-home development

Mattamy Homes aims build up to 425 homesites on and around the former golf course near the intersection of Clark Road and I-75.

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