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News

  • By Eric Garwood and Suzanne Elliott
  • March 20, 2019
City keeps an eye on Longbeach Village parking

Commission has been offered solutions

  • Longboat Key
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A town boat and team of workers was used in canals to remove dead sea life.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonaire will be made up of nine homes behind a gate when complete.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2019
Pair of beachfront homes listed in Longboat Key's Bonaire

Gulf of Mexico Drive enclave was the last undeveloped piece of beachfront land in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the board endorsed the civil citation proposal, some commissioners had questions about how the new cannabis regulations might be enforced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2019
City moves ahead with cannabis decriminalization option

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously endorsed a proposal to allow for the issuance of civil citations in lieu of criminal action for possession of small amounts of cannabis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abby Lindecamp. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2019
Port Manatee hires deputy director

Abby Lindecamp will fill the newly created position.

  • East County
  • News
Town Clerk Trish Shinkle administers the oath of office to commissioners Mike Haycock, George Spoll and Jack Daly.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2019
Spoll, Zunz again voted into Longboat Key leadership roles

Haycock sworn in as latest Town Commission takes shape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ride will start and end at the Venice Train Depot trail entrance.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 19, 2019
Annual Tour de Parks cycles back around

Participants may register on-site starting at 6:30 a.m. on March 24. The event itself begins at 7:30 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 19, 2019
Flying Scot Midwinter again to set sail in Sarasota Bay

The annual competition is expected to draw nearly 65 teams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The dewatering hose stretches out form the Beach Road property and out to the water.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 18, 2019
Siesta construction project drains water into Gulf

The dewatering hose is expected to be out on the beach for approximately the next month.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 17, 2019
Glamor and goodwill at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

The Women's Council of Realtors Manatee event raises money for Foundation for Dreams at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2019
Spring Fling Carnival in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.

  • East County
  • News
Although the city intends to follow through on the plans for demolition, the case could be appealed again to the circuit court.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2019
City Commission upholds GWIZ demolition order

In a 3-2 vote, the commission rejected a resident’s argument that staff improperly approved the demolition of the bayfront building.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2019
Fine days for art in Lakewood Ranch

Fine Arts Festival showcases variety of fine art.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 16, 2019
It was raining dogs at Nathan Benderson Park

More than 600 dogs showed up for the Suncoast Walkathon.

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The City Commission will decide whether
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2019
City seeks to disqualify commissioner from GWIZ hearing

Ahead of a special meeting Saturday challenging the demolition of a bayfront building, city officials say a city commissioner should recuse herself from the vote.

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