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Year in Review - March: Longboat voters reject Colony redevelopment plan

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  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

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The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
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Top Story - February: Longboat Key property becomes most expensive listing in tri-county history

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  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Second arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

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  • December 22, 2017
Dear Santa...

East County Students share Christmas wishes with St. Nick.

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  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 again

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The closures will continue through New Year's Day on Jan. 1.
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  • December 22, 2017
City, county announce holiday closures

Local government facilities will close for Christmas and New Year’s Day, which will cause changes to the garbage pick-up schedule.

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  • December 22, 2017
Scam accuses residents of missing jury duty, owing money

Sheriff or Clerk of Court employees will never request jurors pay fines over the phone, according to a release.

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Core Development purchased the properties at 540 N. Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million in November 2016, a precursor to the proposed 51-unit condo project.
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  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Developer plans high-rise condo on U.S. 41

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While the Westin Hotel opened earlier this year, the Vue Sarasota Bay is still under construction.
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Top Story - January: Vue Sarasota Bay facing delay

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The Manatee Sheriff's Office has reported the death of a 69-year-old Myakka City resident who was found after fire consumed his trailer.
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  • December 21, 2017
Myakka City man dies in trailer fire

Structure was already consumed by the time fire departments responded.

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The Siesta Key and Stickney Point bridges now open on the hour and half hour during the business day. Residents time their life around the openings, which only happen if boats are waiting to go through, down to the minute.
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  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

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The Sandcastle is one of two villa homes that will be offered by Neal Communities in Indigo.
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  • December 21, 2017
Neal Communities breaks ground on new Lakewood Ranch models

The local builder adds two new models to Indigo.

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Residents are concerned about what budget cuts to the libraries would mean for the resources people take advantage of every day, like access to computers and the internet.
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  • December 21, 2017
Impending departmental cuts concerning community

Residents are worried about what budget cuts will mean for the county's libraries, but the County Commission will have to cut millions to ensure there's no budget deficits in the next year.

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