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Residents were most united regarding the proposed Siesta Promenade development at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, which has generated concerns about traffic.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Siesta residents weigh in on Siesta Promenade, Big Pass, Beach Road and more

The Siesta Key Association surveyed its members to find out what residents think about the biggest issues facing the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Stephen Massarella. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Rain reaps burger reward

Gopher tortoise rewards increases.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 665 N. Owl Drive on Bird Key sold for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 28, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions June 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 28, 2017
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our Founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns & John McGuire
  • June 28, 2017
Zota Beach Resort officially open for business

Zota Beach Resort welcomes its first guests with grand opening on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Tara's developer Lake Lincoln previously tried to sell all 10 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

  • East County
  • News
My grandfather, Burton E. Carson I, served with Gen. John Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. During World War II, my grandfather served on the homefront as part of Civil Defense.
    By
  • Kelly Carson
  • June 28, 2017
For all its warts, America really is great

My family has been at the forefront of our nation's history since the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Party animals' fireworks can frighten the real ones

From dolpins and turtles to manatees and skimmers, all marine wildlife can be affected over Independence Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Satorius Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 29, 2017

Rodger Rohde, Richard Satorius, Joanna Brown, Dana Kampmann and Leo "Fish" Pinkowski died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Ohlman steps to the plate. Photo courtesy Toronto Blue Jays.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes MLB debut after eight years in minors

Mike Ohlman's journey to the Toronto Blue Jays was an unlikely one.

  • East County
  • Sports
Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller and Jack Kelley are the new leaders of Lakewood Ranch boys basketball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

  • East County
  • News
Cherise James, JoAnna Ford and Syreeta Banks rehearse a song from “Dreamgirls” on June 14 at The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 28, 2017
Paving the Way: WBTT show celebrates black Broadway stars

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's new production honors the black performers who made history on Broadway.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 28, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
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