Sarasota|News|
Post-Disaster Plan Pushed Forward
Would a big storm blow away all the “grandfathered” zoning?
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
- Sarasota, FL
Stan Zimmerman has won awards from the National Press Club, the Society for Professional Journalists, the U.S. Naval Institute and the Florida Press Association for his writing and reporting. He is the author of four books, including most recently A History of Smuggling in Florida.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
School Board to Consider Corporate Advertising in Schools
Can corporate cash plug local budget holes?
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Downtown Development Chief Gets a Raise
The Downtown Development Authority voted to grant its executive director a $3,000 raise, which was tied to his contract.
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Sarasota|News|
Think Local to Expand Holiday Cheer
'Tis the season to keep the home (retail) fires burning.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Think Local to Expand Holiday Cheer
Thanksgiving through the New Year is a make-or-break time for retailers and that includes local shops.
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Sarasota|News|
County Ponders Tax for Bus Rapid Transit
How much would you pay for a bus that comes every ten minutes?
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Sarasota|News|
Selby Library Teen Center Opens
The downtown library now has a dedicated area for teens
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Sarasota|News|
Local Law Enforcers Back Pre-Trial Program
Sheriffs, prosecutors, politicians and judges unite to stop legislation.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Local Law Enforcers Back Pre-Trial Program
Sheriffs, prosecutors, politicians and judges unite to stop legislation.
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Traffic Signals Get Smarter With New Program
More than 200 traffic signals in Manatee County will report to command central.
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Sarasota|News|
Reid Tapped as New County Administrator
“Welcome to paradise” said one county commissioner.
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Sarasota|News|
County Grapples With Social Media
Florida’s Public Records Law is one of the strongest in the nation, and requires full disclosure any time commissioners discuss pending policies or decisions.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
City Gives Thumbs Up to Pink Palace Renovations
On Wednesday the City Council went over plans for the hotel renovations and parking.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Riverwalk Edges Closer to Reality
Bradenton’s historic riverfront is undergoing a fast makeover.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
School Board Warned Cuts Will be Deep
Enrollments are up, revenues are down, where will it end?
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Sarasota|News|
Sarasota-Manatee Traffic Lights Smarter
By next summer more than 200 Sarasota traffic signals will use traffic, not a timer, to regulate flow.
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Sarasota|News|
Commissioner Barbetta Will Not Run Again
Two terms is enough says the veteran policymaker on the Sarasota County Commission.
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Sarasota|News|
Sarasota City, County to Look (Again) at Dual Taxation
Sarasota City and County Commissioners Tuesday agree to open old wounds.
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Sarasota|News|
Sarasota Gets Nod to Work on Anderson Brownfield
The brownfield is a desirable commercial site if the pollution can be cleaned up.
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Sarasota|News|
Term-Limit Vote Nixed As Thaxton Soldiers On
Sarasota County won’t challenge judge’s ruling, drops January referendum.
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