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LocalFDOT ordered street art removed. Then Sarasota got a faux brick crosswalk.August 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM
State PoliticsFlorida’s attorney general rewrites property tax amendment for November ballotUpdated August 14, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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LocalManatee voters could OK more land conservation. What’s been bought already?August 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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