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“It amazes me they were able to get here. But I don’t think they have much of a life here.” — Gabriela Wagner
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat looks to neighbors for coyote advice

Longboat Key resident Gabriela Wagner walks her dog at night and said the only thing that scares her about coyotes would be if she came across one that is rabid.

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Lennar Homes' former sales center for Lakewood National is being converted into a Sheriff's Office substation. It's expected to open by mid-October.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

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This image shows the new configuration with only one exit loop and lengthened on- and off-ramps.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2018
Construction ramps up for I-75 interchange

FDOT begins its $80.8 million project for a safer I-75/S.R. 70 interchange.

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Scott Hamilton is a 1984 Olympic gold medal figure skater.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2018
Scott Hamilton to speak at hospice fundraiser

Figure skating legend to share at Tidewell Hospice's signature fundraising luncheon in Sarasota.

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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said research needs to keep moving forward, as more needs to be learned about the force and functions that cause red tide.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research

The money will allow scientists to focus on applied science and technology to develop methods that can fight red tide in Florida.

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American Airlines will begin twice-weekly flights to Philadelphia in January.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2018
SRQ lands American Airlines flight to Philadelphia

The airline is expanding its offerings from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding three new destinations this winter.

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Three people are dead in a murder-suicide in the Lakewood Ranch neighborhood of Central Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 24, 2018
Three dead in Lakewood Ranch murder-suicide

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office suspects a Central Park man of killing his wife and her 16-year-old daughter in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Longboat firefighters battle blaze at Colony Saturday.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 23, 2018
Firefighters return to Colony after seeing smoke

Longboat firefighters return to Colony as a precaution

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The Old Braden River Historical Society holds river cleanups throughout the year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2018
River conservation group kicks off meeting season

First Braden River cleanup scheduled for October.

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No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

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Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

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Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

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Longboat Key Town Hall
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat passes budget with no increase in tax rate

Commissioners will take a final vote for approval on Sept. 24.

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The Waterside at Lakewood Ranch project features clustered development to preserve open space and natural habitat. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2018
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch hits milestone

100 homes have sold in Lakewood Ranch's newest community.

  • East County
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Sarasota's Tony McEachern and North Port's Jack Rich train for the Gran Fondo Sarasota Oct. 7 at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

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