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Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

  • East County
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The six-week closure along Cocoanut Avenue is part of an extended series of construction projects near Cocoanut and Palm Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 10, 2016
Cocoanut street closure begins for hotel construction

For the next six weeks, a portion of Cocoanut Avenue in downtown Sarasota will be closed as crews work on infrastructure improvements associated with a Palm Avenue hotel development.

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This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2016
County puts breaks on Rye Road

The speed limit will be lowered to 45 mph.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 10, 2016
I-75 construction to close University Parkway Tuesday

Some lanes of University Parkway will be intermittently shut down.

  • East County
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Teen cyclist injured
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2016
Bradenton teen cyclist critically injured

Bicyclist thrown to pavement after running into a car on Linger Lodge Road.

  • East County
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Pete and Carla Rowan and Georgia and Craig Walters have organized Keep Longboat Special to tackle island-wide issues.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2016
Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Keep Longboat Special aims to block development of a hotel proposed at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2016
Sarasota planners OK Cask & Ale on Main Street

City staff have endorsed plans for an upscale craft cocktail lounge in the space originally slated to house Taco Bus.

  • Sarasota
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Hanover takes Nathan Schrimsher over a jump on their way to winning the riding portion of the modern pentathlon on May 7.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Jean and Andy Fox live in Lakewood Ranch and each runs their own small business.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2016
Small Business Chamber seeks new platforms

The networking group aims to connect local small business owners.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2016
County to consider $200K in economic development funds

Sarasota County aims to lure an unnamed national roofing company to the region.

  • Sarasota
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Accident in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch teenager critical after auto accident

Joseph Coco in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital after early-morning wreck.

  • East County
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The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
Tara Preserve faces preserve cutbacks

The CDD is retaining West Bay Landscaping, but its crew will soon be facing a new challenge.

  • East County
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The site, known as the Moore's Dairy site, is outlined in blue and is immediately south of Waterlefe and west of Upper Manatee River Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2016
Mixed-use project approved on Upper Manatee

Medallion Home will build commercial and residential on property immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 5, 2016
Longboat residents push for noise enforcement

Relief may be on the way for Longbeach Village residents concerned with the din of raucous parties flanking Jewfish Key each weekend.

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