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The city is exploring the possibility of making significant improvements to the municipal golf course.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 22, 2017
City to brief golfers on Bobby Jones plans

A consultant is 90% done with a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club. On Tuesday, he’ll present his ideas to the public during two workshops.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.25.17

Police reports from around Longboat Key May 15-19

  • Longboat Key
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Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry compete in the 2015 Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon at Nathan Benderson park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2017
USA Triathlon announces Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon Festival schedule

The festival will be held Oct. 7-8 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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  • News
Traffic backs up on University Parkway as it attempts to negotiate the diverging diamond pattern at the I-75/University Parkway interchange.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 22, 2017
Diverging diamond still a bit rough in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic pattern changes implemented although road construction continues.

  • East County
  • News
East County weekend roundup: 05.22.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2017
East County weekend roundup: 05.22.17

East County weekend roundup: 05.22.17

  • East County
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FDOT will work in conjunction with local governments on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 22, 2017
Barrier Island traffic study shifts into drive

First meeting is this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 21, 2017
Asolo supporters cook up tasty fundraiser

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s annual end-of-season fundraising event, Men Who Cook and Brew, took place on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
The diverging diamond interchange won' t open until noon on Sunday due to overnight rains.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2017
Diverging diamond opening delayed

Overnight rain delays opening until approximately noon

  • East County
  • News
This home at 9979 Cherry Hills Avenue Circle to Jonathan sold for $647,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 21, 2017
River Club home tops local sales at $647,000

Real estate transactions for May 8-12

  • East County
  • Real Estate
I-75 accident leaves Valrico man in critical condition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2017
Single car accident on I-75 leaves man in critical condition

Valrico man, 33, loses control of pickup, hits tree near University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Ian Griffin takes his seat before the start of the graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates graduation

More than 600 graduates pack Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Booker High School hosts timeless night

Students attended prom on May 20 on Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Bird Key pays tribute to Motown

The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe performed for club members on May 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 19, 2017
Braden River football rolls in spring game

The Pirates downed Lakeland 42-13 after an 80-minute rain delay.

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