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Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association’s June 2 meeting renderings of the future Siesta Promenade development.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 9, 2016
Traffic worries create bumpy road for Siesta Promenade

Would the addition of 600 residential units equal traffic trouble for the Stickney Point Road property?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 9, 2016
Summer starts with a storm on Siesta Key

Tropical Storm Colin brought wind, rain and flooding — but no major damage — to the Sarasota area

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota County gets its first Wawa store

Sarasota residents and community leaders came out for the grand opening of Wawa’s new location.

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City Manager Mark Lyons believes a citizen-led initiative can help the city smoothly implement paid parking.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Citizen committee drives city parking policy

After the city signed off on a new parking philosophy in May, officials are relying on residents to guide the implementation of paid parking and other regulations.

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Ron Soto is helping to lead an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Merchants launch new anti-panhandling campaign

For the second time in two years, Ron Soto is leading an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.

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Preliminary documents filed with the city outline plans for 133 residential units on an 8.7-acre site across from Payne Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Developer revives plans for Payne Park Village

Despite concerns surrounding the original plans for the School Avenue property, residents are optimistic that the revised development will be a better fit for its surroundings.

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Following a denied plan for expansion, it's unclear what the future holds for the Woman's Exchange on Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Woman’s Exchange plans remain in limbo

After the city rejected plans for expansion, the consignment shop is still weighing its legal options.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee All-Star Cameron Yates gets a fist bump from Marauders outfielder Michael Suchy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 8, 2016
Marauders thrill Manatee All-Stars with special visit

Players from the Heritage Harbour-based team enjoyed a special night at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
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Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said he was excited to reach an agreement with the city on the future of the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center owner opts for rezone

The Ringling Shopping Center will be rezoned to conform with the city’s current standards, but the owner is still working toward more concrete plans to redevelop the property.

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Army veteran Bradley Teitelbalm gives Freedom Elementary third grader Jayden Bell a lesson in folding the American Flag.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 8, 2016
Braden River VFW members offer American flag lesson

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river, a wave pool, a coaster slide and other features. File rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2016
Town approves firefighter contract

The agreement limits firefighter pension contributions and reinstates step wage increases.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin: An early test

Tropical Storm Colin: An early test

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2016
New Longboat Key turtle rules face close crawl

In a tie vote, the Longboat Key Town Commission nearly takes the beak out of turtle regulations.

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Lake Lincoln Vice President John Agnelli said the company has been part of Manatee County for 30 years and deserves due process.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Tara litigation continues toward trial

Lake Lincoln hopes to mediate with Manatee County instead.

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