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The prospective owner of the Gulf Beach Motel property intends to repurpose the sign in a future condominium development.
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  • David Conway
  • July 15, 2020
City OKs Lido motel demolition

The city’s Historic Preservation Board approved plans to knock down the Gulf Beach Motel despite objections from some residents.

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The roundabout at Rye Road/White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 64 is the first of three roundabouts planned for the S.R. 64 corridor.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2020
More S.R. 64 construction begins in Lakewood Ranch area

FDOT gears up for second roundabout on S.R. 64.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Patrick McCarthy, owner of a new Lakewood Ranch 3Natives franchise, hopes the area will enjoy 3Natives offerings as much as his family does.
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  • July 15, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS:Juiced for success in Lakewood Ranch

3Natives franchise opens Lakewood Ranch location.

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  • July 15, 2020
Payback against Selby?

After the Sarasota County property appraiser lost a ruling against Selby on a technicality, its lawyers went all-out to take away its tax exemption.

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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 3: Eric Robinson

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The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala will be a virtual-only event, Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced Wednesday.Â
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  • July 15, 2020
2020 Dick Vitale Gala will move to a virtual presentation

The event, already postponed from April to September, will now be online-only out of COVID-19 concerns.

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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: Karen Rose

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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: David Graham

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Sarasota City Commission District 3: Rob Grant

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Sarasota City Commission District 2: Martin Hyde

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Sarasota City Commission District 2: Jerry Wells

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Sarasota City Commission District 2: Don Patterson

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Mary Holmes honks her horn in protest of returning to schools.
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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota schools shift back to school plans

Board members push back start of school date and mandate face coverings.

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Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, who attends Florida State, is an alumna of Sarasota's Riverview High.
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  • July 15, 2020
Local college softball summer league is a hit

College softball-level program rises in East County despite the pandemic.

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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff: Kurt Hoffman

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Sarasota County Sheriff: Paul Fern

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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

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Donna and Robert Masters enjoy their hobby of raising butterflies while being able to help the environment.
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  • July 15, 2020
Grace takes flight in Bradenton due to 'Butterfly Lady'

Bradenton's "Butterfly Lady" brings beauty to the Sabal Harbour neighborhood.

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Edward Alley with his late wife, June LeBell
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  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

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  • July 14, 2020
Myakka City woman dies in head-on collision on S.R. 64

Two-car accident on State Road 64 leaves a Myakka City woman dead, two children in critical and a Zolfo Springs man in serious condition.

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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, adjusts her recommendation for opening schools to allow all grade levels to return full time in person, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves new start date

First day to now be Aug. 17, and all students can choose to return full time, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.

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The Sarasota School Board plans to delay the start of the school year to Aug. 31.
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  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota School Board plans to push back start date, mandate face coverings

Sarasota School Board members said pushing the start of school to Aug. 31 would give the district time to deal with COVID-19.

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Brennan Asplen is currently deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services in the St. Johns County School District.
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  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota County Schools selects new superintendent

The Sarasota County School Board picked Brennan Asplen, a deputy superintendent in St. Johns County, to lead the district.

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Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

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Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

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The memorial at State Road 64 and Pope Road was moved to begin construction of a roundabout.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 13, 2020
Fortitude prevails after Lakewood Ranch tragedy

Road work to build a roundabout begins at the site of fatal Lakewood Ranch accident.

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County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county is pausing some positions to help save money.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 13, 2020
County officials project millions in general fund losses due to COVID-19

Sarasota County leaders have proposed a budget of $323 million and a millage rate of 3.46 for fiscal year 2021.

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The town of Longboat Key is continuing sampling and testing of Sarasota Bay waters.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key seeks to advance new sewage pipe project

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote that the town’s Public Works Department believes the 25.8 million gallon discharge is a “high estimate.”

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  • July 13, 2020
Burke-McGuire Engagement

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who live on Siesta Key, happily announce their engagement.

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  • July 13, 2020
Carol Winkel

Carol Winkel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on July 4, 2020. She was 94 years young.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen and Duane Compton are getting used to the Florida summer.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
The season that never ended

Travel became tricky as season was ending on Longboat Key, so a new demographic appeared: The summer snowbird.

  • Longboat Key
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Suzy Brenner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
Paradise Center gains partnerships, inches toward opening

The island's medical center is on schedule to open in September.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A pyrotechnic preview

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking is expected to remain closed until at least July 27.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key to keep public beach parking closed

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to re-evaluate his executive order by July 27.

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