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From the property's beach groin, the scale of the project is evident.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2022
Enough concrete poured at Longboat's St. Regis to build a 234-mile sidewalk

Heading into second year of construction, the condo and hotel buildings are coming together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harmer will finish his service of the town on Feb. 6.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 30, 2022
Town Manager Tom Harmer reflects on his tenure

Harmer's final day with the town is Feb. 6.

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An updated conceptual of The Quay shows One Park as one building on the northern end of the 14.7-acre development at the corner of North Tamiami Trail and Boulevard of the Arts.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 30, 2022
Court declines summary judgment on plan for One Park in The Quay

A legal challenge to a plan for One Park within The Quay that would build over Quay Commons must be resolved in a trial, a court rules.

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Jerry Dakin, the owner of Dakin Dairy, says the farm still needs new roofs and repairs to its cooling system.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 29, 2022
Dakin Dairy owner says farm will be challenged to survive after Ian

The Myakka dairy farm prepares for an uphill climb in 2023 as it tries to increase its herd and repair damages from the hurricane.

  • East County
  • Business
Members of the City Commission took the first ride on the Bay Runner trolley from downtown to Lido Key.
  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 29, 2022
Sarasota: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 28, 2022
Health department posts red tide advisories from Nokomis to Longboat Key

A new advisory comes just a week after receding levels of red tide prompted an end to a monthlong advisory.

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It didn’t take Spoll long to become involved in making Longboat Key a better place.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 28, 2022
Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
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Master Max Yan leads his class.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 28, 2022
Longboat Key: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness on Longboat Key, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Longboat Key
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Mindy Kauffman at the future site of Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for Rosemary District dog bar delayed

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Deborah Murphy will take her seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March 2023.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 26, 2022
Five questions with commissioner-elect Deborah Murphy

Deborah Murphy discusses her decision to run, her leadership style and issues facing the barrier island.

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Three people were hurt, one seriously, in a auto crash at CVS on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 22, 2022
One seriously injured in auto mishap on Longboat Key

A car hit the front of a store; two people received less-serious injuries.

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Traffic circulates around the new roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue on its first day of operation.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 22, 2022
With Gulfstream roundabout open, Sarasota adds another circle to bayfront string

Sarasota now has four roundabouts on U.S. 41 along the bay. With four more planned and nine others on city streets, the city is committed to throwing traffic for a loop.

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The town is working to accelerate the timeline for beginning construction of the roundabout.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 22, 2022
Town nears completion of design of north-end roundabout

Longboat Key town staff is hoping to accelerate the start of the project as much as possible.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key beaches were not crowded in early December.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 21, 2022
Health department drops red tide advisories in Sarasota

The bloom that affected the region since early November is now affecting the Pinellas shoreline.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center announced on Wednesday that it would build a $120 million, five-story tower on its Lakewood Ranch campus to expand services.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center announces expansion

The hospital will build a $120 million, five-story, 60-bed tower on its Lakewood Ranch campus.

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