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The town is moving forward with a green space for outdoor performances and gatherings adjacent to Town Hall.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2019
Ringling College reconsiders role with Longboat Key in arts center proposal

Town plans to move forward on existing plan to build outdoor venue adjacent to Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2019
Sale closes on Longboat's highest price house in five years

Beachfront home in Longboat Key Club offers more than 130 feet of beachfront on more than an acre of property.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 29, 2019
St. Armands parking garage officially opens

After a 'successful' soft opening, the garage is now open for long-term use.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2019
ODA celebrates Prom

'Miami Nights' celebration is night to remember.

  • East County
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Back to Michigan: A car carrier was loading up a Longboat Key winter resident's vehicle for a ride back north.
  • By Katie Johns and Eric Garwood
  • April 26, 2019
Longboat says so long to another season

Another one is in the books for Longboat, and residents, business owners and town officials say it went pretty well.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota discuss solutions to duration, schedule of commission meetings

As their meetings can often go late into the night, city commissioners seek an alternative to their “marathon” meetings.

  • Sarasota
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The fire truck at Station 11 raises extends its ladder in a demonstration of its capabilities.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 25, 2019
Lack of ladder truck sparks fire concerns on Siesta Key

One of the county’s ladder trucks is just minutes away from Siesta Key, but remains flexible enough to serve a wider area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some meters will also be installed on Palm Avenue and on Ringling Boulevard near the county judicial district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota hires staff ahead of paid parking expansion

The city is getting ready for the implementation of paid parking downtown, set to take place this summer.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Robert Campbell had two cypress trees removed in Greenbrook because their roots were clogging a stormwater structure. Lakewood Ranch residents already pay for stormwater.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County explores costs for improving stormwater-related services

A consultant still must recommend how to deal with neighborhoods already paying stormwater fees.

  • East County
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Beside her love of flying, Annalise Gonzales has done some modeling.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 24, 2019
Sky-high dreams for Lakewood Ranch teenager

Teen becomes of a few her age with pilot's license.

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 24, 2019
County commission pleased with status of mid-year 2019 funds

County staff presented the annual mid-year budget update, painting county funds in a positive light.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Supervisors Mike Griffin and Keith Davey say improvements to the bathrooms at Greenbrook Adventure Park are needed. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
News briefs: Facility improvements planned at Greenbrook Adventure Park

FDOT completes I-75/SR 64 project

  • East County
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Scarlett Lynch
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Creative counting in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Oasis Group International operates offices at 444 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat trading company charged with misappropriating millions

Federal regulators say more than $47 million of a $75 million scheme was improperly spent; the rest was lost in the market.

  • Longboat Key
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Thomas Pizzi plays the grand piano he'll use during his performance at the April 27 concert.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 24, 2019
Jazzing it up at Living Lord Lutheran Church

Lakewood Ranch church plans concert of professional jazz musicians.

  • East County
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