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The property at Fruitville Road and East Avenue isn't much to look out now, but Michael Infanti is one of the developers hoping to revitalize a long-dormant district.
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  • David Conway
  • August 11, 2016
New construction looms east of downtown Sarasota

Developers are finally prepared to invest in the languishing area east of U.S. 301. Once builders actually break ground, will a neighborhood identity fall into place?

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Flower baskets line the light poles in the 1600 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
Light pole flower baskets sprout up downtown

The Downtown Improvement District has begun installing a series of light pole flower baskets on Main Street, part of a larger project throughout the area.

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  • August 10, 2016
Benderson Park organization hires CEO

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates has hired Robert Sullivan to oversee all aspects of Nathan Benderson Park.

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The city is considering a similar pricing structure to the parking meters removed in 2011, though staff wants to more thoroughly vet the equipment before installing it.
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  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
How much will you pay at parking meters?

Next month, the City Commission will consider staff recommendations on paid parking. Right now, questions remain on what a pricing model should look like.

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Sara Heuer and JoAnn Mancuso begin to excavate the first nest of the season. The nest held 86 eggs, five of which didn't survive.
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Turtle Watch excavates first nest of the season

A crowd eggs on 31 tiny hatchlings from Mote as they make their way to the ocean.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 10, 2016
Bondi: Longboat can’t cite boaters for noise

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming: ‘If need be, we’ll send a test case through.’

  • Longboat Key
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 10, 2016
Mar Vista starts $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

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The city workshop is the first step toward adjusting regulations on new projects bordering Laurel Park.
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  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2016
City prepares to vet Laurel Park zoning changes

Staff is holding a community workshop to discuss new zoning regulations, drafted after the city rejected the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange.

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Longboat Key and Jewfish Key residents have complained about raucous partying at a nearby sandbar.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Longboat Key officials brace for AquaPalooza

After receiving an email from a Jewfish Key resident, town staff are reviewing a special event permit for the coming MarineMax Sarasota event.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Van fire slows traffic in east Sarasota County

Emergency officials have opened one lane of traffic on southbound I-75 near University Parkway following a complete shutdown of the corridor.

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Ilana Armida gets with the flow inside her closet-sized recording studio.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 8, 2016
Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

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Courtesy photo. Dr. Barbara Shirley. Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title 1 school with 93% of the students eligible for free or reduced meals. Dr. Barbara Shirley has been the principal since 2007.
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  • August 8, 2016
Alta Vista principal named SCOPE Boundary Crosser

Barbara Shirley is named the SCOPE 2016 Boundary Crosser for success of Eagle Academy program.

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The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2016
Manatee County considers citizens oversight committee

The group would oversee spending of the proposed half-cent sales tax.

  • East County
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Village residents to face boil water notices

The town of Longboat Key plans to issue several precautionary boil water notices this month, as crews repair and replace water main valves.

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