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Essex House residents have posted signs complaining about the neighboring development, but a judge has ordered all involved parties to attempt to settle the dispute among themselves.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2016
Judge dismisses legal complaint against Palm Avenue construction

Responding to a suit from residents of the Essex House condominium, a judge has denied a request to take immediate action against the developers of Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
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Florida Highway Patrol handled the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2016
Running of stop sign results in fatality

Scott Alan Jordan died in a two-car collision.

  • East County
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The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach

The Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Chambers of Commerce mingle with Tri-Chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 2, 2016
Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

  • Sarasota
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Residents of Panther Ridge have even done an online petition to oppose the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2016
Concession helistop postponed

The new hearing date is Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
In April, Alta Vista residents began discussing their concerns regarding a car storage area in the Ringling Shopping Center parking lot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
What’s happening at the Ringling Shopping Center?

An uptick in activity has residents curious about the future of the property, but a definitive answer could still be months away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In April, the city installed the first piece of roundabout artwork at the intersection of Main Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
City refines public art search process

An increase in public works projects also has the city searching for sculptors and painters. How do officials find the creative minds behind civic artwork?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five years after the facility opened, the county has met its obligation to pay $320,000 annually toward the Robert L. Taylor center.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
City seeks county funding for Robert L. Taylor complex

The city is asking the county to consider investing more money into the north Sarasota community center, highlighting another rift between the two governments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development bought the 7.5 acre property housing the 96,000-square-feet former Dillard’s for $10 million in 2014.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2016
Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held in the first-floor chambers of the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2016
Is development worth $2.4 million?

Tara's developer proposes two options for settling a lawsuit against Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock has proposed $16.3 million in spending.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat property values rise 4.5%

The latest Key numbers are more than one percentage point greater than town staff estimated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erick Heidt is making a desktop stand which would let the user stand up to work on the computer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 1, 2016
Different dreams

Braden River, Out-of-Door Academy seniors say goodbye to high school life.

  • East County
  • News
Despite the lower number of tourists in the summer, Lido Beach is still heavily trafficked with local residents and those visiting from other parts of Florida.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

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