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A years-long legal dispute involving the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has come to an end.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 9, 2017
Unicorp and Colony Association end litigation

The two parties have been involved in legal disputes since 2010.

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  • News
A hearing on the Big Pass dredge was originally set for August, but a judge approved an eight-week delay.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 8, 2017
Judge delays Big Pass dredge appeal hearing

A hearing regarding a challenge to the proposed Lido Key shoreline renourishment project will wait at least another two months.

  • Sarasota
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This map of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch shows areas to be repaved by section. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street advises patrons of parking lot improvements

Repaving work will continue through early September.

  • East County
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Tropical Storm Emily wasn't as bad as it could have been, but emergency officials used it as a chance to practice what they'd do in the event of a bad storm.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 8, 2017
Surprise storm works as test-run for emergency managers

Emergency staff use smaller storms as test runs to prepare for bigger storms, and suggest you do the same.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 7, 2017
It's rare, but serious crimes do take place on Longboat.

Four murders since the mid-1960s.

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The Zota Beach Resort has re-opened following a suspected double murder on Aug. 4.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2017
Longboat, Zota look to return to normal

The Zota Beach Resort has re-opened following suspected homicide.

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A video posted to Alex Kompothecras' Instagram page, which has since been deleted, depicts a man holding a shark on a line and shooting it several times in its side.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 7, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast under fire again for newly surfaced shark-shooting video

The video was posted on "Siesta Key" star Alex Kompothecras' Instagram, and surfaced just days after he told People Magazine he was "horrified" by the shark-dragging video.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The police are investigating a possible connection to a double homicide in Manatee County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 7, 2017
Sarasota police investigate death after body found

The Sarasota Police Department has disclosed few details regarding a body found at Bahia Vista Street and Yale Avenue on Saturday.

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An inmate was found dead in police custody after he was in the Sarasota County Jail for less than 24 hours.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 4, 2017
Inmate found dead in Sarasota County Jail

No official cause of death has been released, but a statement from the Sheriff's Office said it could have been "medical in nature."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood
  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Key police investigate double homicide at resort; victims were workers

Suspect has not been identified in what police call an attempted robbery.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch campers dive in to last week of summer camp

This week's YMCA camp program included a trip to Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has earned new recognition in operationality.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Fire Rescue earns second highest rating with ISO

The department is one of 1,324 in the nation with a Class 2 rating.

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This photo shows the Myara project looking west from the western end of Clubhouse Drive. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County may scrap roadway connection

The fate of Myara property is still in limbo, but the state now will weigh in whether a road should run through it.

  • East County
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The suspects took the cash drawer from the register and fled the area, the police said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Police seek help identifying North Trail robbery suspects

The Sarasota Police Department is searching for two suspects in conjunction with a Wednesday night armed robbery at a Tamiami Trail Walgreens.

  • Sarasota
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Now that county staff has asked to see more information, the earliest that Benderson Development could bring their application to the County Commission would be January.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 3, 2017
County staff says Siesta Promenade plans are 'incomplete'

It's back to the drawing board for Benderson Development. Now, the earliest the County Commission could vote to increase the property's density would be in December.

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