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Sign on Gulf of Mexico Drive advertising the St. Regis.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 16, 2019
Unicorp request for Longboat sales office moves forward

Sales office could be on site in six months

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said he is proud of the county's employees and their commitment to the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Manatee County administrator seeks retirement

Manatee commissioners must decide about hiring process for top-level post.

  • East County
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East County resident Violeta Velazquez, center, lost her husband, Tony Rodriguez, unexpectedly in September 2018 to health issues. Her sons, Zergio Rodriguez Velazquez (left) and Zebastian Rodriguez Velazquez (right) are healing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Group explores grief for children

Tidewell program in Lakewood Ranch expands bereavement services for children and families.

  • East County
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Fawley Bryant Architecture Vice President of Interior Design Sarah Colandro, Southwest Florida Museum Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Willis Smith Construction project manager Angel Ortiz are excited about the partnership
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Museum creates regional child-focused exhibit

Lakewood Ranch businesses support museum vision.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Danny Walker, a member of the Web.com Tour, and LECOM Trustee Tom Wedzik get together at a press conference to announce LECOM as the title sponsor.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 16, 2019
LECOM is fit to a tee in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM believes Suncoast Classic sponsorship in Lakewood Ranch will pay major branding dividends during Web.com Tour.

  • East County
  • News
Marco Peters opened Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve to the public on Dec. 1.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve now open to the public in Myakka City

Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve now open to the public in Myakka City.

  • East County
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Manatee County Interim Public Works Director Chad Butzow said the proximity of the pseudo roundabout to University Parkway creates traffic backups in turn lanes currently.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Market Street upgrades under consideration in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic analysis performed as part of diverging diamond agreement..

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders has served as the School District of Manatee County's superintendent since July 1, 2018 and her contract ends June 30, 2019. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
News briefs: Manatee superintendent vote postponed

Private school fair offers options for older children.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Pettingell, the No. 1 real estate agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties by total sales volume, sold this home at 622 S. Owl drive for $5.6 million. (Photo Courtesy)
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2019
Pettingell tops real estate volume for 7th consecutive year

The Longboat Key Realtor broke his 2017 number, which made him the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

  • Sarasota
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Speed limits of 30 mph exist throughout Bay Isles, though speeding has been an issue for years.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat community aims to turn tables on speeders

It is hoped speed tables will slow down Bay Isles motorists

  • Longboat Key
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Nearly 100 guests came to hear about staying creative as you age. Ringling College's Morgan Woolverton spoke about virtual reality and its future applications.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches lecture series

LWR Talks series attracts nearly 100 residents to first event.

  • East County
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75-foot ladder can reach buildings five to six stories high.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Amore used as fire department training site

Demolition of Amore will begin in February.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 15, 2019
Sarasota deputies exemplify teamwork, dedication in K9 competition

Two Sarasota deputies earned first place awards in the Gulf Coast Police K9 Competition with their K9s companions earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
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Randy Langley
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Langley drops out of Longboat Commission race

Commission should set policy, not run town

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of the pavilion plans wore red to today's public hearing.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2019
Lido Beach pavilion plans in jeopardy

Facing outspoken public opposition, the team behind a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion asked the city to discuss the possibility of terminating the lease agreement.

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