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  • July 10, 2014
VIDEO: City joins bayfront visioning process

The City Commission directed staff to collaborate with groups developing a master plan for bayfront land. The move signaled the city's interest in having a voice as the project evolves.

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File photo As the city prepares to consider a new ordinance governing special events, St. Armands Circle stakeholders are fighting to protect long-running events and nearby businesses.
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  • July 10, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek input on events

Businesses, landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle are beginning their final lobbying efforts regarding an ordinance that will regulate special events in the area.

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Photo by David Conway Commissioners said they approved the original Rosemary Residential Overlay District because of a proposed apartment project on vacant land along Cocoanut Avenue.
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  • July 10, 2014
Commission nixes overlay expansion

Citing fears of price speculation, the City Commission denied a request from property owners to expand the boundaries of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District.

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  • July 10, 2014
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Sarasota National wins district crown; Sarasota County voted top destination for sports vacation; i9 Sports fall registration underway

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  • July 10, 2014
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  • July 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Let residents decide; Dedicated group helping beach-nesting birds

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  • July 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 1743 Spring Creek Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,589 square feet of living area. It sold for $615,000.
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  • July 10, 2014
Home in Sorrento Shores sells for $1.4 million

A home in Sorrento Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Brynn Dejohgh meets Nala, a Sahara spiny-tailed lizard.
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  • July 10, 2014
Kids go wild at Zoo Camp

Children at Sarasota Jungle Gardens' Zoo Camp learned about African animals July 2.

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Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.
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  • July 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.

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Courtesy photo Connor Perry, Mark Engeberg, Emily Cameron, owner Heather Perry and Cameron Perry, all founding members of the Canine Ranch Country Club, are eager to open the facility in the fall.
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  • July 9, 2014
Family buys Faith Church property

The sale guarantees the church will not be demolished for development.

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  • July 9, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek special events oversight

As the date of a public hearing for a new special events ordinance draws nearer, St. Armands stakeholders are continuing their push for more favorable regulations in St. Armands Circle Park.

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Courtesy rendering WCI Communities will offer floor plans from its Grand Villa series.
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  • July 9, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The company acquired land from M/I Homes and Newton Developments.

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Courtesy photo Craig Little worked as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High from 2001 to 2005, before returning as an administrator in 2010.
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  • July 9, 2014
Superintendent recommends next Lakewood High principal

Craig Little currently serves as assistant principal at Lakewood.

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  • July 9, 2014
County seeks best practices

Manatee County Animal Services prepares for investigation following the Napier's raid.

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  • July 9, 2014
Manatee property values on the rise

East County property values have increased 12.14%, excluding new construction, compared with 2013.

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Courtesy rendering The estimated $22 million bridge will connect Fort Hamer and Upper Manatee River roads.
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  • July 9, 2014
Fort Hamer Bridge satisfies NEPA permit requirements

With permits issued, Manatee County soon can begin designing the Fort Hamer Bridge project.

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  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

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  • July 9, 2014
Students make history in national championship

Nolan Middle School students set a National TSA Conference record with 10 trophies and 10 Top-10 finishes.

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Courtesy photo Connor Rice, Stephen Markowski and Hayden Coakley all play for the Monsters Lacrosse Academy's U11 team.
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  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

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  • July 9, 2014
Sidelines

Florida Burn Pennant 16U players earn honors; Chargers to hold supplemental tryout; Ranch grapplers compete in duals; BRLL wins sectional tournament

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  • July 9, 2014
Community Golf

The latest community golf scores from Rosedale, River Club and more.

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Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.
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  • July 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.

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  • July 9, 2014
Commission sets 2.1763 maximum millage rate

Longboat Key taxpayers will likely see a tax increase to cover the town's operating expenses starting Oct. 1, but the exact amount is unknown.

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  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

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  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

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  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

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  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Donna Rae Garner

Donna Rae Garner, 76, of Longboat Key, died June 28.

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  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Martin Garment

Martin Garment, 95, of Westport, Conn., Longboat Key, died July 3.

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  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: John Arnold Cole

John Arnold Cole died June 23.

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Photo by Kelsey Grau This home at 647 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 4,854 square feet of living area. It sold for $4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2014
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $4 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

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