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Attorney Charlie Bailey has appeared in front of county officials to discuss a proposed hotel near the south Siesta Key bridge, but the development review will no longer include consideration of a comprehensive plan amendment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 12, 2021
Siesta Key hotel plans remain contentious

Siesta residents have expressed displeasure with the county’s decision to allow development proposals to proceed without requiring a comprehensive plan amendment.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key's new fire station officially opens next week

On Wednesday, the town of Longboat Key held a grand opening ceremony for Fire Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Networking at Noon at Lazy Lobster

Members came together for a midday island mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • August 11, 2021
Caren L. Reed

Caren L. (Jeff) Reed, age 86, passed away July 27, 2021, at his home on Longboat Key, Florida, following a long illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The town of Longboat Key needs to paint its 1998Â Stewart & Stevenson M1078 before Fire Rescue Department personnel can use it.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • August 11, 2021
Don’t close the door on Siesta Key

Let’s be generous, welcoming and consistent.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 11, 2021
Sarasota no-swim advisories rescinded

Bacteria testing prompted health officials to recommend staying out of the water, though red tide concerns remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Southwest Airlines serves 19 destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 11, 2021
July sets another record at SRQ

Traffic up more than 100% from pre-COVID-19 levels.

  • Sarasota
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John Fetsick is replacing Laurie Evans as University Park Country Club general manager.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 11, 2021
University Park Country Club names new general manager

John Fetsick replaces longtime University Park General Manager Laurie Evans, who retires.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2021
With masks on their minds and faces, Sarasota students head back to school

Asplen announces 30-day ban on field trips, non-essential campus visitors.

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Darby Connor, the chairman of Tara Community Development District 1, says a July 30 accident that damaged the entrance sign to The Preserve at Tara is the latest example of the need for speed control on Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 10, 2021
Tara Boulevard crashes spark speed table discussion

After another accident on Tara Boulevard, Manatee County might take action to slow down motorists.

  • East County
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Former New York City Firefighter Steve Lubrino, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, will be one of the speakers at 9/11 Day of Remembrance at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 10, 2021
Lakewood Ranch will host 9/11 memorial

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch hosts a special 9/11 event including guest speakers and music.

  • East County
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Facing New Pass, the home offers a variety of nautical launching and docking points.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 10, 2021
Michael Saunders listing wins HGTV prize

Voters on the cable network voted Westway Drive home as the best in the Waterside category.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • August 10, 2021
DOLAN, Mark Alexander “Max”

DOLAN, Mark Alexander “Max” – age 68, of Yarmouth, NS and Sarasota, FL, passed away in a tragic accident on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his Cape Forchu home.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area schools back in session as School District of Manatee County opens

Bittersweet beginnings for Lakewood Ranch area parents as the new school year begins for the School District of Manatee County.

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