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  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2016
Siesta drives at alternative to Big Pass dredge

As the city works on a plan to renourish Lido Key, Siesta residents turned to Longboat Key for insight regarding another option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has closed a portion of Cocoanut Avenue as part of a series of planned improvements for the road this year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Cocoanut street closure and affordable housing feedback

The city closes a downtown street for construction, and our readers share their thoughts on the murky future of a proposed apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
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Employee Lee Tehart restocks pineapples.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Aldi opens new store

The new store in East County will ease overcrowding at the Cortez location.

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Randy Bezet, the founding pastor at Bayside Community Church has lead the church's expansion along with the addition of Bayside College.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Bayside College expands in Lakewood Ranch area

Church's rapid growth leads to desire to educate young leaders

  • East County
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Nathan Schrimsher gives some love to his horse, Hanover, after his win in the riding portion of the modern pentathlon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Gold medal story comes to life at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
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After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 11, 2016
Town plans emergency beach project

Longboat Key aims to place as much as 40,000 cubic yards of sand at the south end of the island this summer.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Commissioners approve 1,400-home community

Medallion Home plans to convert dairy farm immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
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An open kitchen allows patrons to watch chefs in action and also creates an opportunity for interaction between the kitchen and guests. The kitchen features a pizza oven.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
SMR expands Country Club offerings

With area growing, developer adds The Lodge to Lakewood Ranch Country Club's luxury amenities.

  • East County
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Gene Witt Elementary Principal Gene Witt David Marshall talks to Addie Bertrand, a recent graduate. Bertrand lives in St. Augustine but wants to move to Bradenton to be closer to her family.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Manatee County schools hire learning

Increased retirement numbers leave school districts competing for qualified teachers.

  • East County
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Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

  • East County
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The six-week closure along Cocoanut Avenue is part of an extended series of construction projects near Cocoanut and Palm Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 10, 2016
Cocoanut street closure begins for hotel construction

For the next six weeks, a portion of Cocoanut Avenue in downtown Sarasota will be closed as crews work on infrastructure improvements associated with a Palm Avenue hotel development.

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This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2016
County puts breaks on Rye Road

The speed limit will be lowered to 45 mph.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 10, 2016
I-75 construction to close University Parkway Tuesday

Some lanes of University Parkway will be intermittently shut down.

  • East County
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Teen cyclist injured
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2016
Bradenton teen cyclist critically injured

Bicyclist thrown to pavement after running into a car on Linger Lodge Road.

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