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The building that contains the sauna where Lori Martin's body was found.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2018
Evidence leads to suicide conclusion

A four-month Longboat Key Police Department investigation led to a determination that Lori Martin, 54, took her own life.

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The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to have Longboat Club Road moved by Thanksgiving.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board approves new Key Club driving range

The Islandside resort has plans to construct a more shallow and narrow driving range, a new cart barn and a new pro shop — a project that follows in the wake of a another to move Longboat Club Road.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
New beach access law won't affect Longboat, officials say

New rules established by the Florida legislature revoking public access to private beaches "does not appear" to affect Longboat Key.

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A beachfront unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is in bad shape.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
Beachfront units can be fixed, owner says

Blake Fleetwood, a beachfront unit owner at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, said that a property appraiser valued his property at a price that gives the investor authority to fix his property.

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The outage affects a segment of U.S. 41 from Sixth Street to Tenth Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 22, 2018
City warns of street light outages

Street lights in the Central Cocoanut, Rosemary District and Gillespie Park neighborhoods are temporarily out of order.

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Photo courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Services.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 22, 2018
Construction worker extracted from hole at U.S. 41 and 10th Street

The man was being transported to the hospital after being stuck for almost an hour.

  • Sarasota
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A jury ruled the city's handling of the Palm Avenue garage site caused damage to the developer originally slated to build on that land.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 22, 2018
Jury orders city to pay $49.8 million in lawsuit

A verdict in a lengthy lawsuit over a Palm Avenue property asks the city to pay a large award to a prospective developer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 22, 2018
Four pickleball courts proposed for 2020

Town staff, in response to complaints about a lack of courts, have proposed building additional places to play pickleball on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

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The Bay Sarasota is moving closer to a final master plan, but some elements — such as the location of two performing arts venues — remain fluid.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 21, 2018
Bayfront group unveils latest plans

The Bay Sarasota is firming up a plan for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel, but several variables are still left to be finalized.

  • Sarasota
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Alexandra Coe
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2018
Coe announces run for Sarasota County Commission's District 2

Republican Alexandra Coe announces her bid for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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State Road 758 could soon be the county's responsibility.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 21, 2018
County commission to discuss Siesta Key road swap

The county and state are discussing a deal that would give the county control of State Road 758, which includes segments of Midnight Pass Road and Siesta Drive.

  • Siesta Key
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Vinh Dong and Michelle Soblewski say they are ready to graduate, and just a little nervous.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 20, 2018
A day for Braden River High to celebrate accomplishment

Emotional ceremony at the Bradenton Area Convention Center sees 450 students graduate from Braden River High School.

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Alyssa Morford, Colby Lindolad and Kailey Carpenter get ready for their speeches at the ceremony.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High seniors say "Hello new world!"

Lakewood Ranch High class of 2018 sends 504 seniors into adulthood.

  • East County
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Diana Greene and John Colon celebrate the passing of the millage on March 20.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 18, 2018
Superintendent Diana Greene leaving Manatee County schools

Diana Greene, superintendent, Manatee County, school board, education, Duval County

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