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Residents of GreyHawk Landing and nearby communities worry about safety at the intersection of Greyhawk Boulevard and State Road 64. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2018
Accident totals climb at GreyHawk/S.R. 64 intersection

FDOT seeks interim solution to improve safety at GreyHawk Landings's entrance.

  • East County
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Bulldozers have begun clearing land immediately west of Grand Harbour Parkway and north of State Road 64. Equipment is using existing stub-outs in the road to access the property.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2018
Possible Costco shows the impact of development

The new store adjacent to Heritage Harbour could change traffic, aesthetics.

  • East County
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Casey Wingate will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Feb. 17.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2018
From Clover Bud to Sweetheart in Manatee County

Myakka City teen will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at Ranch Rodeo.

  • East County
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Luna Bella, a English cream golden retriever, often gets dirty from rolling in the dirt at Bayfront Park dog park.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

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The town clerks office, which has been digitizing records for months, is responsible for governing documents.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat residents to gain access to digital records within months

IT Director Jason Keen hopes the project will encompass all town departments by 2020.

  • Longboat Key
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Town hall can accommodate 185 people with overflow seating.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat Town Hall will host Colony’s P&Z hearing

Unicorp’s recent appeals have been in ballrooms to accommodate crowds of Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat sauna death an 'isolated incident,' police say

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming says the investigation into the unexplained death hasn’t slowed since it began.

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At night, marine animals will be "swimming" around the outside walls of the building. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2018
Mote’s big move: What does it mean for Longboat?

Longboat officials and residents weigh in on what Mote’s new aquarium announcement means for the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Diane Brune gives her Humanitarian of the Year award acceptance speech.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 13, 2018
Power of gals on display in Lakewood Ranch

Women's Giving Circle groups celebrate GALentine's day at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Margaret Good celebrates with supporters in Sarasota Tuesday after her win in the District 72 special election.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 13, 2018
Good wins special election in House District 72

Democrats take control of House District 72 after losing the seat by nearly 17 points in 2016.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Police Department received a donation of almost a quarter million from a 25-year-old local.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 13, 2018
Longboat police get donation for new traffic cameras, cruiser computers

An almost quarter million dollar donation has funded the departments purchase of new license plate recognition cameras and computers for its police cruisers

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The Rev. David Danner speaks at the 2016 Thanksgiving Interfaith service.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2018
The Rev. David Danner announces retirement from All Angels

Danner began his role as rector at All Angels in May 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed Fruitville Road gas station is part of Wawa's ongoing efforts to expand throughout the Sarasota area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2018
Developer plans Fruitville Road Wawa

The proposed gas station, which would be built just east of downtown, drew a positive reception from neighboring residents and concerns from nearby businesses.

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Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2018
Realty company slates Lakewood Ranch project

KW Realty acquires Shoppes at Commerce Park.

  • East County
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A rendering of Mote Marine's planned $130 million aquarium to be built at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2018
What benefits, and costs, will Mote bring to Benderson Park?

Officials agree the new East County aquarium will benefit Sarasota and Manatee counties. They're just not sure how it will be financed.

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