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FDOT officials still anticipate the Diverging Diamond Interchange project to be completed by fall 2017.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 7, 2016
FDOT announces detours, delays for I-75 and University Parkway

Because of the construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange, drivers must take Exit 210 rather than 213 if driving overnight.

  • East County
  • News
The Coon Key Bridge repairs will continue through this summer, though officials are hopeful the project may wrap up early.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 7, 2016
City reacts to Coon Key Bridge traffic concerns

With residents expressing consternation over traffic delays associated with ongoing repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, city and state officials are explaining the timing of the project.

  • Sarasota
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Photo by Laurie Colton
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Co-Chairs Alex Miller and Chris Voelker
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 7, 2016
10th annual Paws on the Catwalk

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its 10th annual Paws on the Catwalk on Thursday, April 7, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails and shopping before being seated a lunch, followed by a fashion show produced by Influ

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 7, 2016
Beach project begins on Longboat Key

The first trucks delivering sand to the middle of the Key arrived Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The restaurant's interior features Peruvian wood accents. Photo credit: Brasa & Pisco.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 7, 2016
Peruvian restaurant opens on University Parkway

Brasa & Pisco offers a modern twist on cuisine and craft drinks.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 7, 2016
Commission grapples with traffic issues on north end

Longboat Key town commissioners hope to schedule a workshop to discuss roadway infrastructure at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The run will start at Manatee Technical College's east campus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2016
Torch Run lights way for Special Olympics

The Lakewood Ranch run will be held April 9.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River seniors Kylie Toler, Kally Martin, Linda Ross and Bethaney Keen played their final regular season game April 6. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Braden River closes out regular season with win

The Braden River softball team beat Venice 10-4 April 6 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch catcher Maddie Biggs, left, will be one of two seniors honored on Senior Night April 7 when the Mustangs host North Port.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 7, 2016
La Bellasara unit sells for $2.65 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 21 and March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
With the current contract Buccaneer Landscape Management empties trash pails 5 days a week in the village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 7, 2016
Siesta residents work to clean up the village

As the season slows down, residents want to remove the trash visitors to Siesta Village left in their wake.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Christine O'Leary's fabric pottery will be on display at the Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point during the month of April.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 7, 2016
Waste not: Palmer Ranch resident creates art from scraps

Christine O'Leary turns scrap fabric into moldable pottery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosemary Kenyon shows off her lantern at last year’s Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 4.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Since 2014, city staff has been working to replace invasive Australian Pines at North Lido Beach with native trees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 7, 2016
Island residents call for new tree rules

Responding to concerns from residents on Bird Key and other barrier islands, the city is proposing tree regulations that would encourage the planting of native species.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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