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In April, the Coon Key Bridge construction generated complaints from residents concerned about the timing of the work.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 17, 2016
FDOT hits pause on Coon Key Bridge construction

Beginning the week of June 19, both lanes of the westbound Coon Key Bridge will be open. The state agency plans to halt construction until after the Fourth of July.

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Longboat Key Streets, Facilities Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Richardson is overseeing the Bayfront Park project.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 17, 2016
Longboat Key breaks ground on Bayfront Park

As the town of Longboat Key starts the $3.5 million revamp of the park, permitting remains uncertain.

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A small pile of trash lays on Siesta Key Beach, half buried in sand on Siesta Key June 17, 2016. Residents and neighborhood groups are organizing efforts to decrease trash in preparation for the incoming Fourth of July crowds.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 17, 2016
Trash tops list of resident concerns for the Fourth

Holidays always bring more to the Key- more people, more traffic, more noise. But some residents aren’t as worried about what visitors bring, but what they leave behind.

  • Siesta Key
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Ed Chiles has been named a co-chairman of the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2016
Pair named as chairmen for World Rowing Championships

Administrators from Sarasota and Manatee counties have picked Rod Hershberger and Ed Chiles to rally the community for the event.

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The Sarasota County Fire Department is battling a blaze in east Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 17, 2016
Fire engulfs buildings on Packinghouse Road in Sarasota

Firefighters are battling a six-alarm fire at a warehouse behind JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe near I-75.

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A “smart ball” — which uses a sensor to identify locations where corrosion may be affecting the pipe, which are then confirmed using ultrasonic testing — was recently used to test the pipe.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2016
Report: Longboat wastewater pipe has longer lifespan

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study.

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Courtesy photo. Scott Anderson is vacated his position as Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 16, 2016
Scott Anderson vacates position at Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Scott Anderson accepts position with the Jewish Housing Council Foundation.

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The City Commission will discuss its potential advocacy against citizen access to assault rifles.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2016
City Commission to discuss gun control

In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, City Manager Tom Barwin wants the commission to consider advocating against citizen access to “high capacity magazine assault weapons.”

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2016
County holds capital improvement discussion

The 44th Avenue East project is one receiving funds under the Capital Improvement Plan.

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The team behind the Risdon on 5th condominiums celebrates the project's groundbreaking in the Rosemary District Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2016
Rosemary stakeholders assess neighborhood priorities

The long-awaited private investment in the Rosemary District has happened, with at least four residential projects under construction. Will improvements to the public realm follow?

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The Suntide Island Beach Club brought in sandbags to enhance the dunes during Tropical Storm Colin.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2016
Lido residents monitor sand erosion

After losing another chunk of sand following Tropical Storm Colin, Lido Key residents are anxious for a long-term solution to their shoreline woes.

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Lou Newman shared this picture of two adult black skimmers and a chick on Lido Key post-Tropical Storm Colin.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony weathers Tropical Storm Colin

Although the bird habitat on Lido Beach took some damage during nesting season, a majority of the chicks survived — and the skimmers have begun mating again.

  • Sarasota
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Two visitors try to find their car in the Siesta Key Beach public parking lot on Saturday, June 4. Tourism rates as measured by tourism development tax revenues have continued to increase since fiscal year 2014.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 16, 2016
Siesta Key stays busy in the offseason

Tourism rates continue to rise, but they may level out into a new normal.

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Readers shared their thoughts on what they'd like to see in the Ringling Shopping Center post-redevelopment.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.16.16

Siesta Key Village properties are changing tenants, and our readers shared their thoughts on the future of the Ringling Shopping Center.

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A sign at the southern end of Tara Boulevard indicates the bridge will come through one day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2016
Bridge talk appears to be stalled

44th Avenue East project could keep controversial Tara Bridge project pushed to background.

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