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Homes in Lakewood Ranch, including this Neal Signature Homes' Seaside model, continue to fly off the shelf. Lakewood Ranch continues to be ranked as the No. 1-selling, multi-generational, master-planned community in the U.S.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2023
Neal Development announces new project for Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury neighborhood will offer 21 homes, starting at $1.5 million.

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  • June 7, 2023
Woman arrested in Saturday morning shooting

Carrie Ecklund of Sarasota faces charges of criminal mischief and firearm possession while committing a felony.

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The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat property values hit another record with $8.33B in value estimates

The town will receive certified property values on July 1.

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A K-8 school is planned for 40 acres south of Academic Avenue and a quarter-mile east of Uihlein Road.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 7, 2023
Three new schools planned for East County

An elementary school, a K-8 school and a high school are planned to help alleviate over-capacity schools and address growth in eastern Manatee.

  • East County
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Phillip Lanham is the new president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 7, 2023
New foundation leader wants to 'level up' its role in the community

On his second day, the new president and CEO explains why he moved from Cincinnati and how he plans to "level up" the GCCF's philanthropic ambitions.

  • Sarasota
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Damages on Longboat Key after Hurricane Ian.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat preps for hurricane season, with Sanibel as cautionary tale

The town's 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar was June 1, kicking off the official start of the 2023 hurricane season.

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Currently, the Longboat Key Police department has 11 hot seated cars.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 7, 2023
Hybrid police vehicles will soon join Longboat Key's fleet

The June 5 commission meeting saw the approval of the purchase of seven new police vehicles.

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Rendering of proposed parking garage.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 6, 2023
St. Regis parking changes denied by Town Commission

Commissioners will vote on a written order of denial June 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2023
The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

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Longboat Key Police Department's newest officer Justin Ramsaier (right) was sworn in on June 2.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 6, 2023
Longboat Key Police Department welcomes experienced NYPD officer

Justin Ramsaier has 17 years of experience with the New York Police Department. Now he hopes to connect with Longboat Key.

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Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 6, 2023
One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

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A roundabout at the intersection of State Road 70 and Del Webb Boulevard is one of seven planned for the busy and dangerous stretch of road.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 6, 2023
State Road 70 improvements prioritized for 2024

A portion of the project landed on the "Moving Florida Forward" list of 20 high-priority transportation projects.

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  • June 6, 2023
County seeks public input to secure Hurricane Ian recovery funds

The Sarasota SRQ initiative was created to provide details for use of $201.5 million in federal disaster recovery assistance.

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Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2023
Manatee County hopes to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms in timely manner

Buying the property through its environmentally significant lands program could be a lengthy process.

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  • June 5, 2023
SPD investigates downtown weekend shooting

The victim is not cooperating with Sarasota police investigators.

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