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Sarasota County has requested the Army Corps of Engineers withdraw their "finding of no significant impact" regarding a city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 23, 2016
County commission intervenes in Big Pass dredge

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously voted to request an environmental impact statement regarding the Big Pass dredge.

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Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber recently moved his business from St. Armands Circle to downtown Sarasota.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 23, 2016
Sarasota’s Tube Dude repays economic incentives

Owner Scott Gerber has repaid $56,000 in tax dollars originally intended for business expansion.

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Four Republican candidates are competing in two Sarasota County Charter Review Board primary races.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 23, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2 and 5

Four Republican candidates explain their thoughts on the responsibilities of the county Charter Review Board.

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  • Jay Heater
  • August 22, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 08.25.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

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Sand dredging begins to establish a beachhead from which to work using sand dredged from in New Pass.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2016
FWC looking into mishandling of sea turtle hatchling

An Orlando woman posted a Snapchat video of her holding and following a hatchling on a Longboat Beach.

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TRIM notices have been mailed in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Expert: Don’t be confused by TRIM notices for Longboat Key from different counties

Prepaid assessments might not show on early notices

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Sarasota County voters can cast their ballots early at the Sarasota County Elections office until Aug. 27.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 22, 2016
Siesta Key polling place moves off island

Some Siesta residents will have to travel off the Key to cast their vote at the Devyn on South Tamiami Trail next week.

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The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects connected to an Aug. 1 theft on Lido Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2016
VIDEO: Police work to identify Lido theft suspects

Two subjects took surveillance cameras from a Lido Key condo earlier this month — and were caught on camera in the process, the Sarasota Police Department says.

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The new Whole Foods would open adjacent to a Wawa gas station. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2016
Grocer's plans made whole

Dismissal of lawsuit against Sarasota County clears the path for a Whole Foods store in East County.

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  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
$24M Zota Beach Resort to open Dec. 1 on Longboat Key

Former Hilton Beachfront Resort promises luxurious surroundings

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The Longboat Key referendum on the new hotel is Aug. 30. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Heated Longboat Key hotel referendum campaign enters final phase

Debate over new hotel project faces critical Aug. 30 vote

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 22, 2016
Sarasota group aims to shake up local elections

Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections is pushing for single-member districts for the County Commission and Charter Review Board.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 21, 2016
Candidates clash at primary primer

Sarasota-Manatee candidates discussed education and environmental concerns, in addition to other policy positions, ahead of August 30 primary.

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Panther Ridge homeowners have placed signs like this one throughout their community, as well as along State Road 70, to raise awareness within their community and neighboring ones. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2016
Helistop proposal lands at Commission meeting

Neighbors, Golf Club jockey for success

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