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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..
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  • 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.
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  • 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.'

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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.

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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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Pedestrian traffic managers worked on St. Armands Circle from March 9 to April 3 during an FDOT pilot program.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2016
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Despite mixed reviews following a test run, Circle leaders see enhanced pedestrian management as part of an all-of-the-above strategy to combat congestion.

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Elizabeth Gomez-Mayo, Mike Cosentino, Al Watson, Joyce Thompson and Linda Valley prepare for today’s Sarasota County Commission
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2016
Siesta Key organizer sues Sarasota County

Reopen Beach Road founder Mike Cosentino this week made his lawsuit against county commissioners official.

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Michael Richker reads from seven books every morning as part of his routine to keep focused against his battle with substance addiction.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2016
‘Day of Atonement’ a lifelong pursuit for cocaine addict

University Park's Michael Richker lives a life of surrender and defeat. He wouldn't have it any other way.

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Alert Longboat Key officer saves 4 boaters from stormy waters
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 10, 2016
Longboat Key officer saves boaters from stormy waters

None of the juvenile boaters were wearing life jackets.

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Food truck operators will have to wait until Nov. 8, for decision regarding more relaxed food truck ordinance.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 10, 2016
Commissioners table food truck ordinance

After much discussion today, Sarasota County commissioners asked staff to revise relaxed food truck regulations to address concerns regarding residential impacts.

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Lakewood Ranch man arrested for DUI manslaughter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man charged with DUI manslaughter

Hillsborough County accident leads to death of tow truck driver.

  • East County
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Duane "Dog" Chapman became a bounty hunter after chasing down a fellow inmate in prison who was about to be shot by the guard. The warden told him, "Hook him up bounty hunter."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2016
Dog the Bounty Hunter visits East County

Duane 'Dog' Chapman of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' visits The Source Church.

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