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  • May 6, 2016
County to consider $200K in economic development funds

Sarasota County aims to lure an unnamed national roofing company to the region.

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Accident in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch teenager critical after auto accident

Joseph Coco in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital after early-morning wreck.

  • East County
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The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
Tara Preserve faces preserve cutbacks

The CDD is retaining West Bay Landscaping, but its crew will soon be facing a new challenge.

  • East County
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The site, known as the Moore's Dairy site, is outlined in blue and is immediately south of Waterlefe and west of Upper Manatee River Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2016
Mixed-use project approved on Upper Manatee

Medallion Home will build commercial and residential on property immediately south of Waterlefe.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 5, 2016
Longboat residents push for noise enforcement

Relief may be on the way for Longbeach Village residents concerned with the din of raucous parties flanking Jewfish Key each weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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Write-On Sarasota owner Eileen Wallace says the level of communication between neighboring businesses is higher than it's ever been in her eight years on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2016
First Street merchants band together to forge identity

What's on First? The answer may elude most Sarasota shoppers, but businesses on First Street hope a joint branding campaign can raise awareness of the mini-district.

  • Sarasota
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Although he told the commission he would withdraw his application for an apartment complex, Harvey Vengroff is willing to reconsider — as long as the city doesn't require inspections of his property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2016
Inspection request puts Vengroff apartments in jeopardy

Harvey Vengroff says he will withdraw his affordable housing plans if the city demands annual inspections, but staff believes a compromise is still possible.

  • Sarasota
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Darwin Santa Maria plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Darwin's on Siesta and affordable housing backlash

Darwin Santa Maria has found a new home in Siesta Key Village, and our Facebook followers responded to the fallout from Monday’s City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
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Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel say the early feedback to their move has been largely positive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2016
Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2016
Tamiami Trail lanes closed due to flooding

Sarasota Police expect northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at the intersection with Bee Ridge Road to be closed for 2 hours.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2016
Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

The local chef plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.

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The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce their deal with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on Monday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch lands The Players Theatre for Waterside

The Players plans to spend $8 million to $12 million for its new complex on 4.5 acres

  • East County
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East County businessman Mac Carraway says the committee came to the "inescapable conclusion" that funding is needed to take care of the county's growing infrastructure needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2016
Advisory board says half-cent sales tax is best solution

Committee unanimously recommends a sales tax to fund county's infrastructure needs.

  • East County
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SANCA President and CEO Paul Blackketter says he wouldn't be leaving if he didn't have full confidence in his staff at SANCA.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2016
Smooth waters at SANCA

Despite losing two top executives, SANCA board chairman says Benderson Park remains on course.

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