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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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2016
Whole Foods' development case dismissed

A judge today ruled developer SJ Collins can move forward with development of an 8-acre parcel at Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

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A sign marking the Big Pass shoal stands at the entrance of Big Pass from Sarasota Bay. Several Siesta Key groups have spoken in opposition to dredging Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 19, 2016
SOSS2 to host second Party on the Pass

Efforts to reopen Beach Road will also be highlighted at this year’s Party on the Pass hosted by Save our Siesta Sands 2.

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Some residents expressed a desire to see the current concessionaire remain at the Lido Beach pavilion.
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  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Residents still skeptical about Lido pavilion proposal

After scaling down a restaurant and removing a mini-golf course from the plans, a potential new vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion has made some progress with residents.

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The front door of the Pavilion Conference Center at Colony Beach and Tennis Club reveals the demolition that has already leveled much of the building.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 18, 2016
Demolition only activity at Colony Beach and Tennis Club ghost town

Demolition only activity at Colony Beach and Tennis Club ghost town

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The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move its offices into a nearby building in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • August 18, 2016
Herald-Tribune to move Sarasota offices - next door

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move out of its iconic downtown building into three floors in the SunTrust building next door.

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Courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 18, 2016
Mote wins Pinnacle Award

It's the highest award given in educational and interactive video conferencing.

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Longboat Key Police Department
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 18, 2016
Colony Beach and Tennis Club burglary reported in Longboat Key

Ongoing demolitions complicate investigation

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"Let's Get Social" media seminar from the Longboat Key Chamber.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota-Manatee candidates to meet at forum

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host state legislature candidates Saturday, at Selby Auditorium.

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An unnamed suspect stabbed two unnamed victims near Turtle Beach Wednesday night.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2016
UPDATE: Teen arrested in 'brutal attack' on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old tourist after he allegedly stabbed two family members Wednesday.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 18, 2016
World War II munitions could cost the county

Sarasota County is facing a $1 million payment after a surprising find during a Siesta Key beach renourishment project.

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Mike Moran is running for the District 1 seat on the county commission.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota County Commission: Mike Moran

We asked Republican candidate for the County Commission, District 1 seat, Mike Moran, about his stance on a come-as-you- are homeless shelter and how he thinks Sarasota should prepare for growth.

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