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The county shared this map noting the construction area and the recommended detour route. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2019
Road closes for railroad project

A portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be closed for nearly three weeks as Sarasota County works to replace a segment of railroad track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 537 Schooner Lane.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 24, 2019
Deadline approaches on response to Longboat rental lawsuit

Property owners, managers have until this week to acknowledge town's legal action

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Conductor Jeffrey Kahane recently renewed his contract as music director of the Sarasota Music Festival for three years. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 24, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival ends on positive note for emerging artists

The last weekend of the festival gave audiences a look at the future of classical music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sandpiper Island Colonial "quick delivery" home is priced at $650,000 at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2019
Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 23, 2019
Christ Church takes to the beach for service

Christ Church on Longboat Key held its annual sunset service on June 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 23, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Amy Schlaf

Female World War II civilian found freedom through bombs and bazookas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 22, 2019
Dogs take over the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

The event was one of three to be held by Pet Wants this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Miguel Moreira, Carols Moreira Sr., Carols Moreira Jr. and Judy Ligon
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 22, 2019
Monthly veterans breakfast fosters community

SRQ Vets, VFW Post 3233 and Vets 2 Success hosted their monthly community breakfast on June 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Work along Gulf of Mexico Drive over the last few weeks does not involve the town's underground-utilities project, but is a separate project involving replacement of leases cell-service cables.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 21, 2019
Longboat to hold undergound-utilities kick-off event

The town hopes to inform residents of the coming project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction of a center turn lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive is the kind of project that could be funded through the town's Fund Balance.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 21, 2019
Town's fund balance more than just a rainy-day solution

Savings that exceed town targets offer peace of mind, ability to plan big purchases, town leaders say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Mary Bailes

Air Force flight nurse has sky-high views of women's rights

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erica Gregory
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Erica Gregory

Retired Air Force officer grew up with a military father and an immigrant mother. She learned quickly to appreciate America's freedoms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Bill Sterbinsky

For this Marine Corps veteran, the events of 9/11 put his desire to serve his country in perspective.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexander Figueroa is a retired Army sergeant Major who now is an Army instructor at Braden River High School.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Alexander Figueroa

Army sergeant major and JROTC instructor helps young people understand their freedoms.

  • Sarasota
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