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Manatee County required the closure of four public schools Oct. 7 so they could be used as shelters for Hurricane Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Manatee County School Board reschedules classes

Instructional days have been added to make up time lost from hurricanes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 13, 2016
County considers buying beachfront property

The county is entering into negotiations to purchase two Beach Road properties on Siesta Key, a reflection of increased demand for beach access.

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Construction began on the Hotel Sarasota and 1500 State St. projects earlier this year, and both developments are targeting completion in 2017.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 13, 2016
City deals guarantee garage space for private developers

Construction is underway on two private projects next to public parking garages. Will the city be able to handle the needs of both sectors?

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An empty chair sits next to Democratic candidate for County Commission District 1 Fredd Atkins during a panel Monday night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 13, 2016
Atkins talks issues with CONA, Moran declines invitation

The only candidate to appear at a candidate forum Monday, Fredd Atkins used growth-related issues to distinguish himself from opponent Mike Moran.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 13, 2016
New voices join Siesta Promenade debate

More stakeholders near Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 are sharing their concerns about Benderson Development's proposed Siesta Promenade project.

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Sarasota County residents can register to vote, or update their name, address or signature through Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2016
Judge extends voter registration deadline

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections will be accepting voter registration forms through Oct. 18.

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Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

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Hurricane Matthew kept up a steady drizzle Friday as surveyor crew chief Mike Wheeler, of Hyatt Survey Geographic Data Specialists of Bradenton, peered through his gear at the intersection of Cutter Drive and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 12, 2016
Critical Longboat Key utility survey underway

Survey will map out where underground utilities will go and help determine how much it will cost to put them there.

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One of the home made scarecrows takes the wheel of one of the many tractors the Hunsader family has out for the upcoming Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 12, 2016
Hunsader Farms gears up for annual Pumpkin Festival

The Big Train Ride tops new attractions at Hunsader Farms’ Pumpkin Festival.

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The last sand haul concluded Monday on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key dredging delayed again by hurricane

It’s the second time project manager Steve Bassett had to move his dredge from Longboat to Tampa for safe harbor.

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Longboat Key homeowner faces whopping $49,106 fine for failing to bring home into compliance..
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key homeowner faces $49,106 fine for code violations

Daily code enforcement fines for noncompliance add up to more than $49,000 for a Longboat Key homeowner.

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Longboat Key beaches free of red tide stain while some canals inland still reek  of dead fish washed up following Hurricane Matthew. Canal cleanup is underway.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 12, 2016
Storm reels in Longboat Key fish kills

Key’s beaches clean while canals still reek of dead fish washed up following Hurricane Matthew.

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Benderson Development has long considered an expansion to its existing headquarters off Cooper Creek Boulevard, said Todd Mathes, the company's director of development. It currently uses about 18,000 square feet of space behind Home Depot for storage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2016
Bigger plans for Cooper Creek plazas

Benderson Development officials say market demand calls for 'exercise in planning.'

  • East County
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Cheri Coryea, Manatee County neighborhood services department director, center, talks with Chris Butch, left, and her husband, Joe Butch, far right.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2016
Manatee County works to sell half-cent tax

First in a series of informative meetings hosted by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.

  • East County
  • News
County Commissioners approved a critical area boundary around the Siesta Promenade development during today's meeting.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 11, 2016
Commissioners delay final judgement on Siesta Promenade

After nearly six hours of staff presentations and public comment, county commissioners decided to continue discussions regarding Benderson's Critical Area Plan proposal for Siesta Promenade.

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