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Work crews on the Bradenton Beach side of Longboat Pass are working on tunneling under the waterway for a power-transmission cable and a conduit to carry the island's new fiber-optic line.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 19, 2017
FPL drilling creates opportunity for Longboat utilities project

Town staff aims to begin construction of the town-wide project by the end of 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A portion of Longboat Key taxpayers' bill will help pay off a 2016 bond for beach renourishment.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 19, 2017
Proposed highest tax rate on Longboat unchanged from last year

The Town Commission has approved a raise for the town attorney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Future Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer and Mayor Terry Gans after Monday's meeting.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 19, 2017
Signed, sealed, delivered: Longboat Key has a new town manager

Town commissioners OK contract to make Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer the town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Rohr talks to his Riverview team on Oct. 13, 2013. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Former Cardinal Mooney, Riverview volleyball coach dies in sleep

Joe Rohr was 43 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cast members and "recurring characters" Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
Finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem

As county commissioners work to alleviate traffic on the Key, truly resolving the problem could take more than 140 new parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Neal Signature Homes representatives Randy Turkovics, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Storey and Michael Greenberg are pleased with the sales. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2017
Luxury home builder sets the pace

Company hits second best month of the year.

  • East County
  • News
The Shore restaurant remains largely unfinished after months of construction and permitting delays.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 18, 2017
The Shore on Longboat gets approval to resume construction

After months of delays, the Longboat restaurant is hoping for an opening by early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The unit includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a southwestern exposure with a gulf view.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 18, 2017
Orchid Beach Club unit sold for record $4.35 million

The 4,229 square-foot residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park County Club will hold a Summer Teen Golf Camp on Aug. 1-3 for area youths looking to hone their skills.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2017
University Park offers teen golf camp

The camp will run Aug. 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 18, 2017
Review: 2017 Sarasota Improv Festival

Sarasota Improv Festival explores an evolving art form at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Single stream recycling will allow residents to put all their recyclables in the same bin without separating them.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
City approves recycling contract with new vendor despite price increases

A change in the market and the city's own ordinances led to service price increases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wyatt C. McNeil, Kelly Elizabeth Smith, and David Kortemeier. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 18, 2017
Theater review: 'Relatively Speaking'

 'Relatively Speaking' plays the pronoun game in Dog Days production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 18, 2017
Film review: 'The Big Sick'

Comedy cuts through serious issues in this unique love story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The conflict between the city and county has been going on for months, over about $5 million the city feels its owed.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
City asking for cash settlement in downtown CRA dispute

After the county denied several projects for funding, the city commissioners are going back with a request for $2.6 million to use as they see fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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