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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 3, 2016
Residents question revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gorilla Kleen mascot GK with President John Cloud.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 3, 2016
Chamber of commerce honors small businesses with awards.

Local businesses receive accolades for contributions to Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Riley O'Neill and Dani Taraska chow down on watermelon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Nolan Middle School students have a ball

Sixth-graders got to play outside for field day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key voters approved a bond issue so the town can bury utility lines March 15.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2016
Town Commission to consider undergrounding fees

Longboat Key town commissioners today forwarded a resolution that sets up a payment plan for the neighborhood undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Essex House residents have posted signs complaining about the neighboring development, but a judge has ordered all involved parties to attempt to settle the dispute among themselves.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2016
Judge dismisses legal complaint against Palm Avenue construction

Responding to a suit from residents of the Essex House condominium, a judge has denied a request to take immediate action against the developers of Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 3, 2016
Sarasota soundstage partners with WEDU PBS

Ringling College and Semkhor Networks' facility, slated to open next year, adds the television station to its growing list of collaborators.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Highway Patrol handled the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2016
Running of stop sign results in fatality

Scott Alan Jordan died in a two-car collision.

  • East County
  • News
The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach

The Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Chambers of Commerce mingle with Tri-Chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 2, 2016
Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

  • Sarasota
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Residents of Panther Ridge have even done an online petition to oppose the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2016
Concession helistop postponed

The new hearing date is Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
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Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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Cardinal Mooney football was stocked with star athletes in 2025 en route to the FHSAA Class 2A state title. The Cougars, though, were far from the only local high school athletic program to achieve big things.
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