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Although at least one resident is concerned about the intersection of Hyde Park Street and Clematis Place, the Sarasota Police Department hadn't witnessed any problems with people running stop signs.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 21, 2016
Arlington Park raises concerns about speeders

The Arlington Park neighborhood has a growing problem with drivers speeding down residential streets.

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Message boards along Osprey Avenue direct northbound drivers to head to U.S. 41 because of the bridge closure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 21, 2016
Southside Village businesses protest traffic plans

The Osprey Avenue bridge is closing for a year. As officials address resident concerns, are businesses bearing the brunt of the impact?

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An excavator digs through the rubble of what used to be a gas station car wash next to CB’s Island Outfitters. The new Daiquiri Deck plans to open next to the store in spring 2017.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 21, 2016
South Siesta businesses question parking capacity

As construction begins on the new Daiquiri Deck location on south Siesta Key, how much room does the commercial district have to grow?

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Shell Road is now over grown with grass, unable to be identified from a property owner’s lawn. Shell Road was formally vacated in 1981 and, 35 years later, Siesta Key residents fear they are losing access to beaches.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 21, 2016
Shell Road history illustrates fight for beach access on Siesta

A Siesta Key resident’s decision to sue the county over the vacation of a waterfront road has prompted debate over public beach access, but this is not the first time the subject has been hoisted into the spotlight.

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Luis Figo
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
International soccer star heads for Lakewood Ranch

Portuguese legend will host tournament at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is creating a planning organization to create a blueprint for redeveloping the land near the Van Wezel.
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  • David Conway
  • July 20, 2016
Patterson Foundation makes donation to bayfront planning effort

The Patterson Foundation is giving $300,000 to Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, which is embarking on a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new planning organization tasked with steering the future of city-owned land.

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Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter appeared on “Below Deck Mediterranean” this season.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 20, 2016
Jesse Biter reflects on ‘Below Deck’ appearance

The Sarasota entrepreneur may have been painted as the villain in the Bravo TV show, but he insist reality TV isn’t necessarily real.

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Another body found in eastern Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office arrests murder suspect in Sarasota

Sheriff's office suspects homicide in case of body found in Parrish.

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Longboat Key Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon has kicked off enforcement of the Key's new turtle ordinance.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 20, 2016
Sea turtle enforcement starts with education

Property owners will get time to learn about new turtle-related rules before enforcement begins next year.

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A sandbar stretches out from the groin at the south end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 20, 2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat: Florida’s safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin says Longboat Key is the safest small city in Florida. Why do criminals stay away from the island?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
Premier Sports scores big with new facilities

Addition of showcase field will provide centerpiece for marketing.

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More details regarding construction on the DeMarcay condominium project should come in September, the developer says.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2016
Palm Avenue condo construction delayed

After originally planning to begin work in June, the developer of the 18-story DeMarcay condominium project says a new start date is to be determined.

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A new Siesta Key condo is slated for land overlooking Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 19, 2016
Siesta Key condo concept emerges

Developer Crossgate Partners is planning a six-unit condominium complex north of Siesta Key Village.

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