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Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley and Communications Manager Rachel Denton work to repair one of the pianos that will be on display as part of the Sarasota Keys project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2016
Sarasota Keys pianos return to downtown sidewalks

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County announced the public art project, which places pianos outside of local businesses, will kick off its third year on Thursday.

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Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members donated to local nonprofit groups, such as the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gives back to local nonprofits

SMART is among three organizations that received $10,000 from the Ranch women.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

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The destroyed home was in the 40000 block of Albritton Road, in Duette. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2016
Fundraising starts for Duette tornado victims

A gofundme.com page will help with medical and other expenses for the family.

  • East County
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Devito's house at the end of Baywinds Lane, devastated by the tornado.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 17, 2016
Tornado destroys home, damages others near Stickney Point Road

No major injuries were reported, but responders rescued two people trapped in a collapsed home on Baywinds Lane.

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Officials cannot respond to adrift boats until water conditions are safer, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2016
City responds to storm damage

Although the city of Sarasota avoided the brunt of the early morning storms, officials have responded to reports of flooding, downed trees and adrift boats.

  • Sarasota
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Excelsior's bayside pool area and pergola show damage from the tornado.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • January 17, 2016
Condo bears brunt of Siesta tornado

The Excelsior condominiums at 6263 Midnight Pass sustained the worst damage from a tornado that touched down around 3:15 a.m. Sunday.

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Strong waves hit the Longbeach condominiums seawall Sunday morning on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 17, 2016
Strong storms wreak havoc early this morning

Tornadoes and storms wreaked major damage in some areas of Manatee and Sarasota counties early this morning. Longboat Key was spared of major damage.

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  • Jack Short
  • January 15, 2016
Governor Scott stops in Sarasota to talk about jobs, manufacturing

Scott wants more corporate tax incentives, more jobs, and sales tax exemptions for Floridians.

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Both city and county offices will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 15, 2016
City, county offices close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Both Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have announced a series of closures for Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the holiday.

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Water and sewer impact fees were suspended during a slow time for development in the city. With construction on the rise, the city will consider restoring those fees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 15, 2016
City considers restoring water and sewer impact fees

In 2011, the city agreed to suspend the fee on new developments for more than a decade. With the building climate improving, the City Commission will discuss reversing that decision.

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East County students are bringing their musical talent to Tampa for a FMEA Conference, held through Saturday.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 15, 2016
Two Lakewood Ranch High School musicians compete at music conference

Savannah Carpenter and Cypress Potter are representing Manatee County at the Florida Music Educators Association Conference.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 15, 2016
Rick Scott to speak in Sarasota

The governor will stop at a local engineering company to make a special announcement as part of a recent jobs tour.

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Bob Gault says further undergrounding subsidization won't be supported.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 15, 2016
Gault says further undergrounding subsidization won't be supported

Bob Gault urges residents to vote yes for a neighborhood undergrounding project and realize those with buried power lines aren't willing to subsidize any more of the cost for those with above ground power lines.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jack Short
  • January 14, 2016
Record visitors may send more lodgers off Siesta Key

Siesta Key accommodations may send more visitors to hotels nearby as amenities on the key fill up.

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