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Although a Siesta Key group was happy with the latest development in the lawsuit, the city didn't see it as a setback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2019
Lawsuit challenging Big Pass dredge advances

A judge has determined an argument from Siesta Key residents meets legal requirements, ordering the city to respond to the project’s opponents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Estates home at 593 Kingfisher Lane recently sold for $1.4 million. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,583 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Estates home sells for $1.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home at 7206 Teal Creek recently sold for $1.15 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2019
Country Club home tops local sales at $1.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Town Commission
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
If it ain’t broke …

Longboat voters are being asked to change commissioners’ terms from two to three years. It’s not a big deal, but the benefits are difficult to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful all year round.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 13, 2019
No plans for Valentine's Day in Sarasota? Here are 14 ideas

We won't tell your sweetie where your amazing date-night came from. It will be our little Valentine's Day secret.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Traffic accident on State Road 70 led to two deaths.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
UPDATE: Two who died in East County accident identified

Tuesday accident that led to two deaths occurred at intersection of State Road 70 and 45th Street East in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Terry Bradshaw has placed his 4,560-square-foot Concession home on the market for $1.6 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
Terry Bradshaw's Concession home goes on the market in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area

Terry Bradshaw's Concession home goes on the market in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Guest Author
  • February 13, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 13, 2019
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Season 2, Episode 5

This week's episode featured family drama, boyfriend-girlfriend fights and a whole lot of tears (shocker).

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5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Kersey and his Super Bug.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Bradenton Motorsports Park is no drag for racers

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

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