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Buyers from all over the U.S. have been gobbling up Lakewood Ranch homes, such as this one in the Genoa community of the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch seizes No. 1 spot in master-planned community sales

RCLCO study names Lakewood Ranch as nation's No. 1-selling master-planned community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat condo project sells all 16 units

Sage Longboat Key Residences is expected to be completed in late 2022.

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The incident caused a closure on Benjamin Franklin Drive for more than eight hours Saturday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2021
Police continue investigation of Lido Key shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is still gathering information on a Friday night incident that culminated in officers finding the suspected shooter dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.

  • Sarasota
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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
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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
  • 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
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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
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
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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
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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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    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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Crews are working on building a new home in the 6000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key property values officially rebound

The Property Appraisers Offices in Sarasota and Manatee counties provided the town with official values on July 1.

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Michael Halflants, the architect for the planned Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment depicted in this rendering, has said adding more residences would be beneficial for a city facing housing challenges. File image
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2021
City approves revised Bath and Racquet Club proposal

Despite some opposition from residents, the City Commission authorized a change that could allow up to 277 apartments on the redeveloped site.

  • Sarasota
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More than two years after the final race at the Sarasota Kennel Club, a developer is advancing plans to build up to 380 apartments on the site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2021
Developer outlines plans for apartments at Sarasota Kennel Club site

The prospective buyer of the Sarasota Kennel Club has plans to redevelop the property as an apartment complex with up to 380 units, which has some neighbors worried about traffic.

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