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New Pass will be dredged later this year, but the U.S. Coast Guard is reserving judgment on whether the project will allow resetting of the boat channel markers.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 23, 2018
Lido beach project could help New Pass boaters

New Pass being dredged for Lido renourishment

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 23, 2018
Interest in $26.5 million home heating up

Property drawing attention from U.S. and European buyers

  • Longboat Key
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Iced tea at Harry's Continental Kitchens
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 22, 2018
Longboat Key restaurants take a look at straws and the environment

Plastic straws may become a relic

  • Longboat Key
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Tony Francis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 5: Tony Francis

Incumbent hopes for continued service.

  • East County
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Joseph Di Bartolomeo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Candidate touts experience, experience to help the board.

  • East County
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Louise Buckley
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

  • East County
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John Schmidt
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: John Schmidt

Tara CDD candidate wants to cap tax increases.

  • East County
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Dan Powers
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

Dan Powers wants to change spending philosophies.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 22, 2018
Mote to introduce Red Tide Institute

A philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation will establish and support the first year of operations of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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Barbara Linden
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 21, 2018
Town officials putt for Arts, Culture and Education Center

The officials earned $22,450 for the future Arts, Culture and Education Center Oct. 21 during an OPL Putting Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates community

Club Day, Block Party fosters friendship in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Tommy Gregory
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

  • East County
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Liv Coleman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Liv Coleman

Democratic candidate focuses on schools.

  • East County
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