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Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

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While 551 Broadway Street has paid utility bills in 2021, water usage rates show July 2018 was the last time anyone lived in one of the six apartments. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 1, 2021
Longboat commission denies proposal to build four homes in Longbeach Village

Town Commission rejects proposal to replace six apartments with four standalone homes under the town's Conformance Overlay Redevelopment District provisions.

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The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 1, 2021
New Longboat Key pole regulations receive initial approval

Town staff is working with Verizon and AT&T to improve cell service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Office Manager Maria Patino and Dr. Duane Johnson enjoy being with the first business to open at Waterside Place: The Lakewood Ranch Medical Group.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group pops the lid as first business to open at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group first to open doors at Waterside Place.

  • East County
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Bishop Animal Shelter Director Keith Pratt gets a visit from Elmer the cat at Bishop Animal Shelter on Oct. 15.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 1, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter readies for donation to county

Donation of a $10 million pet animal facility has Manatee County considering its options.

  • East County
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A 16-year-old Myakka City boy is in critical condition after a Sunday morning crash on State Road 64.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2021
Teen driver critical after east Bradenton crash

A 16-year-old Myakka City boy is in critical condition at Blake Hospital in Bradenton after a Sunday morning crash on S.R. 64.

  • East County
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Sarasota Medieval Fair President Jeremy Croteau (right) discusses some features of the Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with Manatee County Deputy Administrator Charlie Bishop Friday.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 29, 2021
Manatee County inspects Sarasota Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with decision on the festival's special permit looming

Manatee County officials tour the site of the upcoming Sarasota Medieval Fair before deciding whether to issue a special permit for the festival.

  • East County
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On July 12, dead fish are pictured at the Longboat Key public beach access point directly across from Bayfront Park. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 28, 2021
Manatee County helps Longboat Key with red tide cleanup

Longboat Key has had seen foul odors and some dead fish accumulation return.

  • Longboat Key
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Members of Ocean Eleven entertain during Music on Main.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 28, 2021
Music on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch set to return on Nov. 5

Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main returns for the first time since March 2020. AND Business owners trumpet return of first Fridays event.

  • East County
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This four-way stop at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will be replaced by a traffic light next year.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 28, 2021
New stoplight coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

The intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will go from a four-way stop to traffic signals in 2022.

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The Siesta Key Hotel project includes five levels of hotel rooms over three levels of the parking, some of which would be open to the public. Rendering courtesy DSDG Architects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2021
New development rule opens door to Siesta Key hotels

Despite vocal resident opposition, the County Commission approved applications tied to a 170-room Siesta Key Village hotel, and more projects could be on the way.

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Lakewood Ranch's Monika Oberer, Grayson Tullio and Jennifer Tullio get ready to kick off the annual Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park Oct. 31, 2020. The race will return to Nathan Benderson Park this year. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 27, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Running Club to host 18th annual Boo Run

All proceeds from the Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park will go to Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School's Kevin Everhart and Andrew Legutko practice parking during drivers education. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 27, 2021
Teen drivers in Lakewood Ranch focus on safety on the road

Drivers education instructor says advanced technology in cars can be a hindrance for new drivers.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoy eating soup during Empty Bowls, which will return as an in-person event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch this year. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 27, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Meals on Wheels' Empty Bowls returns to an in-person event on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2021
Residents push for change to Gulfstream roundabout

Although construction has already begun, public input could lead the city to alter plans for a major U.S. 41 intersection.

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