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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota, Manatee coasts under tropical storm watch for Elsa

Manatee declares state of emergency and also opens up sandbag site.

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  • By Mark Bergin and Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 4, 2021
Longboat Key holds Fourth of July Freedom Fest and Parade

The "world's smallest parade" returned for its 18th rendition on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 3, 2021
Fireworks On the Lake back with a bang at Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts full-blown Fourth of July celebration one year after pandemic-restricted event.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 3, 2021
Trump supporters gather for rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds

The Save America rally was held on July 3.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 2, 2021
FDEP accepts Longboat Key's environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key is required to complete the environmental projects within 180 days of the FDEP's approval.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 2, 2021
Massage therapist rounds out Paradise Center offerings

The Paradise Center added Mixon to their lineup after a survey found members wanted massage.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 2, 2021
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key Beach

Last year's sand-sculpting event was canceled because of COVID-19.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office dive unit recovered a body around 11 a.m. today.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 2, 2021
Sarasota man found dead in Benderson Park lake

Two people abandoned paddleboat around 4:30 a.m. in the middle of the lake, officials said.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: We're just resting

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key passes emergency ordinance to quiet loud boat music

Commissioners felt the need to make changes ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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624 Palm was built in 2018 at 624 S. Palm Ave.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2021
Palm Avenue condo sells for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

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The home at 614 S. Owl Drive was built in 1965. It has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,870 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $5.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

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  • Real Estate
Reports of Mayor Hagen Brody’s improper conduct were tied to his displeasure regarding a city-produced video highlighting a COVID-19 vaccination event at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2021
Commission to discuss investigating Brody’s conduct

Following an outburst at City Hall in March, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch is asking her colleagues to consider a formal inquiry into Mayor Hagen Brody’s behavior.

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Photo Caption: Otherwise fairly plain, black-bellied plovers are named for their breeding plumage, which is a striking mix of white and jet black feathers. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • July 2, 2021
Bird of the week: black-bellied plover

The largest of the plovers, this species puts on a new look for mating season.

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  • Neighbors
The Gator Club is rallying support in an effort to convince city officials to allow outdoor seating to spill into the seat on weekends. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 1, 2021
Downtown Sarasota street closure plans remain in flux

The Gator Club is leading a push to reinstate expanded outdoor seating on Lemon Avenue, while downtown leaders consider options for weekend pedestrian-only events.

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