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  • Bret Hauff
  • June 8, 2018
Opponent to Colony development sells units

Blake Fleetwood, who's opposed Unicorp National Developments proposal to build a 166-room, 78-condominium hotel at the site of the former Colony, has sold his units to the Orlando-based developer.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2018
Local chambers mingle at barbecue

The annual event brought the Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key chambers of commerce together on June 7.

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"Incognito" runs through July 8 at Urbanite Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 7, 2018
Pattigeorge's site scheduled for demolition next week

The abandoned Longboat Key bayside restaurant is being demolished in preparation for a new restaurant at the site built by Columbia Restaurant Group: The Buccaneer.

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Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High grad selected in MLB Draft

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6. He must decide between going pro and attending the University of South Florida by July 15.

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  • By Jimmy and Tina O’Brien | Realtors/Founding Members | RealtyPartners®
  • June 7, 2018
Helping Families Achieve Their Real Estate Goals

Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Realtors, Tina and Jimmy O'Brien, are founding members of RealtyPartners® that helps families achieve their real estate goals with a New Home Buyer/Seller Savings Program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2018
Whale sharks spotted off Anna Maria Island

Mote Marine Laboratory is asking citizens to report any whale sharks sightings to their Center for Shark Research.

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  • June 7, 2018
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 7, 2018
American Institute of Architects Florida Gulf Coast displays award-winning designs

The Chapter Exhibition Opening was hosted June 6 at the Center for Architecture Sarasota.

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The two properties at 3221 Bay Shore Road recently sold for $3.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2018
Indian Beach properties sell for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 21-25.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • June 7, 2018
What driverless cars might mean for Sarasota

Driverless cars can help in Sarasota

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The Bay Sarasota plans to hold public meetings with more detailed plans later this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 7, 2018
Bayfront group continues to refine plans

The Bay Sarasota is preparing to finalize a proposal for renovating the bayfront in advance of a September presentation to city officials.

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The city hopes to address persistent flooding issues on Palm Avenue while improving the streetscape and maintaining existing palm trees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 7, 2018
City prepares for Palm Avenue improvements

The city is eager to begin construction on a downtown street that has been prone to flooding.

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Colleen McGue, Steve Cover and Megan Lui are overseeing the city's effort to produce a transportation master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 7, 2018
City prepares to craft transportation master plan

The city hopes a holistic approach will improve Sarasota's traffic situation.

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Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

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