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Tara' s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Barnes, of Sarasota, scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

  • East County
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

  • Longboat Key
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Ed Miracle, 78, spends time everyday, sometimes more than 12 hours in his studio.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboater aims art at making a difference

Ed Miracle used to paint ships and seascapes, but then he decided he wanted to do more meaningful work.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 13, 2017

Joan Maus, Jerry Friesch, Susie Glasser, Anna Howell, Elizabeth Ross and Margaret "Woodie" Seehafer died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(John McGuire) On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
New Longboat Commissioner Randy Clair shares his priorities

On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Turtle nesting season begins May 1.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Turtle nesting season rules have changed on Longboat Key

Turtle nesting season starts May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

  • Longboat Key
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Shirley Deutsch' s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Feaster and Keely Radloff.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Shell-shocked, Crew duo fights back to win heat at Sculling Championships

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

  • East County
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