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The Manatee County School Board plans to discuss impact fees at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to revisit impact fees

The board might decide to amend tying its impact fee schedule to the half-cent sales tax.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 12, 2016
UPDATE: I-75 in Sarasota County reopens after morning crash

A dump truck overturned and caught fire; the driver escaped with no injury.

  • East County
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Woman's Exchange officials have said the shop's future on Orange Avenue would be question if the plans for expansion were not approved.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 11, 2016
Commission rejects proposed Woman’s Exchange expansion

After an extended appeal from Laurel Park residents who argued the project clashed with its surroundings, the city reversed staff’s approval of plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Diana Greene has been the superintendent of the Manatee County School District for nearly a year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2016
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene receives one-year review

The Manatee County School Board gave the superintendent 'Above Expectations' ratings.

  • East County
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The owners of the Harbour Square office complex plan to add a residential unit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2016
Harbour Square owner requests referendum

Voters may decide whether the office complex on Gulf of Mexico Drive can be redeveloped into a mixed-use plaza with a penthouse residence.

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Longboat Key crosswalks have created controversy on the island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2016
USF program to address Longboat crosswalk safety

The state-funded WalkWise Florida will host three free workshops addressing pedestrian safety at the Longboat Key fire station this month.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
East County puts 'my' in hometown fest

The event raised funds for the Sertoma Club and other charities.

  • East County
  • News
Clam chowder is among the lineup of foods representative of the Midwest, West Coast and other areas within the United States to be served at My Hometown Fest.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: My Hometown Fest

The inaugural event introduces attendees to foods representative of different areas within the United States.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting was held at the county's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
  • News
The Downtown CRA has been used to fund private projects — such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street — in addition to public works.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 8, 2016
City, county clash again on CRA funds

After the county decided to let the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area expire this fall, the city now claims it’s owed an additional year of county tax revenue.

  • Sarasota
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FDOT officials still anticipate the Diverging Diamond Interchange project to be completed by fall 2017.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 7, 2016
FDOT announces detours, delays for I-75 and University Parkway

Because of the construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange, drivers must take Exit 210 rather than 213 if driving overnight.

  • East County
  • News
The Coon Key Bridge repairs will continue through this summer, though officials are hopeful the project may wrap up early.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 7, 2016
City reacts to Coon Key Bridge traffic concerns

With residents expressing consternation over traffic delays associated with ongoing repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, city and state officials are explaining the timing of the project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 7, 2016
Beach project begins on Longboat Key

The first trucks delivering sand to the middle of the Key arrived Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
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The restaurant's interior features Peruvian wood accents. Photo credit: Brasa & Pisco.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 7, 2016
Peruvian restaurant opens on University Parkway

Brasa & Pisco offers a modern twist on cuisine and craft drinks.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 7, 2016
Commission grapples with traffic issues on north end

Longboat Key town commissioners hope to schedule a workshop to discuss roadway infrastructure at the north end of the island.

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