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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 2, 2017
Good summer news

Tax rates same, down

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
All five board members agreed that getting involved in the legal suit would not be the best allocation of time and resources for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 2, 2017
Give taxpayers their money back

Hundreds of millions of dollars are sitting in reserve account.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Cross College Alliance includes four institutions on the North Trail in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
College collaboration rebrands as Cross College Alliance

Formerly known as the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, the group hopes a new brand will help identify and promote its work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pool at Lido Beach is open again.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
Lido pool reopens following lightning strike

On July 18, lightning struck a panel at the pool at Lido Beach. After closing for repairs, the pool is now open to the public again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paula Siegel points toward crevices that run between the river and her property line and indicate erosion from the Braden River. The there ground is giving way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Erosion may send homeowner to bank in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield Bluffs resident seeks help as Braden River's erosion creeps toward his property.

  • East County
  • News
Mascot Jedi, owned by Bayside Pet Resort groomer Nick Scialdone, takes center stage for the groundbreaking ceremony. Behind him are Ron Sivitz, Lynne and Bob Huff, Jeff Charlotte and Vanessa Baugh.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 3, 2017

Arthur George Scott died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue and Colin Shaw, with their dog, Mia, love their new condo and its views of Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront condos welcome first residents

Couple becomes first to move into new condos at Lakewood Main Street

  • East County
  • News
Gloria Kaplan turned 90 on July 30.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2017
Happy 90th, Gloria!

Gloria Kaplan, former manager of Olivia on St. Armands Circle, turned 90 on July 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irrigation committee members hope residents will stop watering during rainy season, so they can water more during the dry season.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch HOA hopes to reign in unnecessary irrigation

Wasteful irrigation practices cost the CDD $57,000.

  • East County
  • News
The floating water playground has made quite a splash around Longboat Key this summer. Some residents fear it disrupts the area. Photo by Anna Brugmann
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2017
Water playground brings fun for all ages

The controversial floating attraction sits between Greer Island and Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Troy Snyder’s enthusiasm for the project is more personal, having grown up in Manatee County and attended Manatee High School. “I’m excited to be back in Bradenton, where I was born and raised,” he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront subdivision in east Bradenton has 'pop'

Builder motors toward completion of foreclosed waterfront community.

  • East County
  • News
Seth McGarry signs a jersey for the Miracle League of Manasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch graduate’s life in minor leagues takes unexpected turn

He was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization to the Philadelphia Phillies organization on July 31.

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  • Sports
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