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Dozens of dead fish were washing up on the shores of Quick Point Nature Preserve on Monday.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat Key receives reports of red tide

The town has received reports of small fish kills, water discoloration and some odor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle Ditzig, Anna Ditzig, Chris Barstow, Jessica Stevens, Rebecca Stevens and John Kurz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 12, 2021
Freedom filth finishers

A group of Longboat Key residents and volunteers worked with Surfrider Foundation to clean up the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Samantha Malcolm is a new board member for the Manatee Literacy Council.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teen joins Manatee Literacy Council's board

ODA rising senior hopes to bring a new perspective to the Manatee Literacy Council.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2021
Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival a hit at Benderson Park

The festival featured races and a ceremony in honor of those diagnosed with breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Ella Hoy enjoys seeing her 7-year-old son, Enzo, and husband, Matt, who are car fanatics marvel over the various cars at Coffee and Cars.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 10, 2021
Car enthusiasts see vintage to new cars at Sarasota's Coffee and Cars

Dozens of cars are on display at the University Town Center's Coffee and Cars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 9, 2021
Siesta Key's Fire Station 13 ready for action

New two-story facility can house up to six firefighters and is built to withstand hurricanes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hoyt Architects estimated a stage at the Town Center site will cost between $500,000 and $600,000.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 9, 2021
Longboat Key to spend up to $50K on Town Center stage designs

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review design work in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Riverdale home at 4015 Hawk Island Drive sold for $1.95 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4.623 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2021
Riverdale home tops sales at $1.95 million to lead Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas

Here are the residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for June 28-July 2

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ron and Betty Jo Baca show their Baca Bread products to Lucy Dowd of Venice.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Market vendors look forward to Waterside Place move

Despite delayed opening of Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, vendors excited about move.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Zimmerman is attempting to recruit more Lakewood Ranch seniors to his Sarasota Senior Softball Association leagues.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior softball players forced to travel to compete

Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives Lakewood Ranch players an option.

  • East County
  • Opinion
It's "The Mole," baby! Photo via Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 8, 2021
Binge Blog: Pluto TV is your new nostalgia hit

A Sarasotan lands on CBS reality show "Big Brother," and is competition show "The Mole" being revived?

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Interim Police Chief George Turner, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Making An Impact Chair Victoria Kasdan met in June. Photo courtesy of Making An Impact.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key first responders begin using resource guide

The guide helps connect people in need to special service organizations.

  • Longboat Key
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Bill and Tina Gardner (center) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their children, Jennifer Shimkonis, Doug Gardner, Julie Warren and Billy Gardner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch couple celebrates 60th anniversary at the Country Club

Lakewood Ranch octogenarians celebrate their 60-year marriage at the Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 8, 2021
First segment of Legacy Trail opens

The segment extends from Proctor Road north to Bahia Vista Street.

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Hal Porter purchased Whitney Beach Plaza for about $3.24 million. Brian Mathae purchased LBK Liquors.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 8, 2021
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.24 million

Ryan Snyder had ownership of Whitney Beach Plaza since 2012.

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