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Aquatic Systems District Manager Jeff Whaley listens to resident concerns about lily pad growth.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2016
Tara Preserve seeks better financial plan

Chairman says CDD has veered from its five-year budget and needs a return to that strategy.

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Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
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  • Jack Short
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

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The city is working on design plans in an effort to make Fruitville Road a more pedestrian-friendly street.
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  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2016
City shares makeover options for Fruitville Road

At a workshop tonight, city staff will discuss potential plans to improve Fruitville Road — which could include a reduction to two lanes and a series of roundabouts.

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Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

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Master Gardener Lori Walker holds a meeting on site with participants. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch community garden sprouts

Already 15 plots have been reserved.

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Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops.

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Kelly and Tony Barrett stand behind Marines veteran Jamison Ellismore, who was presented with a $3,000 check by Heroes Welcome Home to pay closing costs on his home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 29, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Heroes Party at the Ranch makes its second run

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New Pass
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  • Jack Short
  • February 29, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard rules New Pass unsafe

Until dredging is complete, the Coast Guard said too much of New Pass is too shallow to navigate safely.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 29, 2016
ManaSota 88 sues Sarasota County over Whole Foods approval

The not-for-profit pins the county for alleged inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.

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Braden River Middle students competed against Haile, Nolan and other middle schools from across the county and state.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 29, 2016
East County middle and high schools dominate TSA

At the state TSA Conference, Braden River High and Haile Middle took first in their divisions.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2016
Unicorp, Colony owners consider plan that could end litigation

Colony unit owners will consider pursuing a $46 million offer from Unicorp that includes a global settlement of litigation.

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Members of the public attend a Manatee County Planning Commission meeting. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2016
Experts tackle growth, development in Manatee County

A presentation tonight will educate the public on the county's growth management and land-use processes.

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Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 29, 2016
Developer plans ‘iconic’ Sarasota condo

The Canadian firm behind the first new condominium building in the area in six years has doubled down on downtown.

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Carlos Beruff, 58-year-old founder, owner and CEO of Medallion Home, officially announced Monday his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by presidential candidate Marco Rubio.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2016
Carlos Beruff declares candidacy for U.S. Senate

The Manatee County developer has officially entered the 2016 race.

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Atticus, a 14-month-old Great Dane brought to the event by owner Arlene Wright of Orlando, sits along the edge of the polo field wondering what it would be like to play polo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 27, 2016
Polo players honor animal rescue

Ponies for Pups draws big crowd to the Sarasota Polo Club.

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