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News

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2014
ULI issues final Longboat Key report

An eight-member panel completed the report after a five-day study of Longboat Key in October.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 11, 2014
Debate reveals candidate similarities

Four Longboat Key commission candidates, for the most part, expressed a need for updated codes, a town center and a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Josh Siegel and Sean Roth
  • March 11, 2014
SMR sells space for independent living facility

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has sold 4.43 acres of vacant commercial property in Lakewood Ranch to a provider of independent living facilities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 11, 2014
S&P upgrades Sarasota County bond rating

An improved bond rating from Standard & Poor's reflects economic recovery in Sarasota County.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 11, 2014
School tax referendum vote kicks off

Early voting is under way for the renewal of a one-mill tax referendum, which generates about $40 million in supplementary revenue each year for Sarasota County schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 11, 2014
Sarasota police investigate homicide

After receiving a report regarding a body located on the side of a road last night, the Sarasota Police Department is investigating the death of a Palmetto man.

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Peggy Abt and Jerry Genova
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 10, 2014
'Latin Variations' Gala honoring Teri Hansen

'Latin Variations' Gala honoring Teri Hansen

  • Black Tie
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2014
North end will receive some sand

The town of Longboat Key has been working with WCIND and Manatee County to receive sand dredged from the boat channel near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 10, 2014
Sarasota Memorial begins work on pedestrian bridge

The hospital is undergoing construction, as crews have begun to install a 25,400-pound pedestrian bridge linking buildings on Arlington Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 10, 2014
Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge

On Saturday the group joined a growing chorus of opposition to the Army Corps project, injecting for the first time in the debate the voice of stakeholders not focused on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2014
Observer debate takes place at 7 p.m. tonight

All four Longboat Key Town Commission candidates will attend tonight's debate at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Honorees David and Patti Wertheimer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 8, 2014
Purim Masquerade Ball honoring Robert and Esther Heller, Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy and Patti and David Wertheimer

Purim Masquerade Ball honoring Robert and Esther Heller, Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy and Patti and David Wertheimer

  • Black Tie
Sandy and Gary Chase
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 8, 2014
Ear Research Foundation 11th annual Gala

Ear Research Foundation 11th annual Gala

  • Black Tie
Eduardo Anaya with Richie and Lynn Barrie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 8, 2014
Polo Under the Palms

Polo Under the Palms

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The women’s clothing section is a busy area during the sale.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale

On March 8, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its Royal Rummage Sale. The sale began on Friday with an early bird entry and continued on Saturday with large crowds and great finds.

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