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A truck crashed into the front of the Lobster Pot restaurant on the Fourth of July, and holiday traffic is preventing it from being removed. Photo courtesy Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 4, 2017
Truck crashes into Siesta Key restaurant

Because of holiday traffic, the truck will stay stuck in the Lobster Pot until a removal team can make it out on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Haven’s newest project, the Frank Stern Employment Center, is scheduled for completion in August.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 4, 2017
Haven's new facility provides opportunities

7,500-square-foot building will add 80 jobs for those with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
Last year, Siesta Key resident Gayle Paul helped keep her local beach clean.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 3, 2017
Residents prep to clean Siesta Beach after the holiday

More than 1,000 people have indicated their interest in a post-Fourth of July event on Facebook.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The City Commission will discuss medical marijuana regulations tonight.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2017
City Commission to consider marijuana dispensary ban

After the state passed legislation regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, the city attorney recommends staying out of the weed business — for now, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 3, 2017
Half Shell undergoing quick exterior repair

Throughout the duration of repair, Half Shell will still be open.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.03.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.03.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 07.03.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 07.03.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.03.17

East County sports roundup: 07.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County offices will be closed July 4.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2017
Manatee County government offices to close for holiday

Some parks and preserves will remain open July 4.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Wesley Helm takes a ride on his dad, Mike Helm's shoulders.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 2, 2017
A Benderson Park blast

Nathan Benderson Park presents its first Fourth of July weekend fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 1, 2017
Mote hosts "fin-tastic" family festival

The annual Fins and Family fun Festival took place on July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2017
Man arrested on DUI charges in Lakewood Ranch area fatality

Toxicology results have led to the arrest of a Myakka man.

  • East County
  • News
Looking east on Cortez Road, with 119th Street West to the right.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 1, 2017
Bradenton traffic plan encourages Longboat leaders

It's not perfect, they say, but it will help and can serve as foundation for more work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 1, 2017
Sarasota Grand Prix weighs anchor on Main

Residents and visitors get an up close look at Sarasota Grand Prix contestants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In addition to lowering the speed limit from 40 mph, state and city officials are considering other changes to the road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2017
FDOT to lower speed limit near Siesta-Higel curve

Following a pair fatal crashes this year, the Florida Department of Transportation is making changes near the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Officials are urging people to stay safe while having fun this Fourth of July.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 30, 2017
Officials urge safety this Fourth of July

With preventable deaths in the U.S. at an all-time high, local and state officials are reminding everyone to be safe.

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