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Woman dies in farm accident.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2017
Woman dies in farming accident in Myakka City

Immokalee woman dies when struck by a farm truck.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key police officers are seeking information on the depicted person of interest.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key police seek information on battery suspect connected to fracas at protest.

Witnesses said the person of interest battered a protester near the Longboat Key Club on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
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Beach Road property owners say they' ve worked to preserve public access, but Mike Cosentino says their motives lie elsewhere.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Street Fighters: Siesta residents spar over Beach Road closure

One man is responsible for igniting perhaps the most contentious issue on Siesta Key. But why, exactly, is Mike Cosentino so fired up about a 230-foot segment of Beach Road?

  • Siesta Key
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Babara Najmy, Barb McSweeney and Traci Smullen show off a check for $905 that McSweeney donated to the Lake Club Women' s Giving Circle off sales of her jewelry at Wine, Women & Jewels.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2017
Passion, altruism in Lakewood Ranch combine to form coolest club

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Sisters Christina and Allison Volpe-Knippel won a national championship for Braden River. Photo by Jay Heater
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2017
Braden River High duo claims national drill team title

Sisters have no holes in their mixed dual exhibition.

  • East County
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The brand is known for its pink whale and whimsical designs. Courtesy photo from Facebook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2017
Vineyard Vines joins Mall at UTC lineup

The brand is slated for a fall 2017 opening in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering showcases the planned design of the redeveloped Sandcastle Resort.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Lido hotel plans draw questions

Although residents aren’t objecting to plans to redevelop the Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, they have some concerns about the project’s impact on traffic and more.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Memorial maps out more growth

The expansion of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s main campus has led to a parking shortage, which the hospital will address with a $12 million garage project.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie, left, honors outgoing Commissioners Suzanne Atwell, center, and Susan Chapman on Friday during their final commission meeting. Photo courtesy Jan Thornburg/City of Sarasota
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Atwell, Chapman say goodbye to commission

Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman reflect on their time as city commissioners — and discuss their diverging plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Bob Sullivan has been with the organization overseeing Nathan Benderson Park since Aug. 15.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park organization CEO to resign

SANCA President and CEO Bob Sullivan, who’s headed the organization overseeing the site of the 2017 World Rowing Championships since August, plans to resign.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch area schools make key personnel changes

Manatee County School District announces new administration changes.

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The Siesta Key Resort & Suites property last sold for $2.8 million in 1996.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2017
Siesta Key hotel sells for $9.7 million

A group including Siesta property investor Michael Holderness acquired the Siesta Beach Resort & Suites in the Village this week.

  • Siesta Key
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Members of the Lakewood Ranch CERT practice a rescue during training. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2017
An unCERTan future looms for citizen response group

Emergency response programs may struggle without county's support.

  • East County
  • News
Dusty Crumm captures a 16-foot 10-inch python in the Everglades. It contained 78 eggs. Photo courtesy of Joey Waves, of Island Media Group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2017
Myakka City snake hunter goes prime time

Dusty Crum will be featured on Swamp People: Everglades.

  • East County
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Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and a former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official, told the Town Commission mangrove roots are vital to the island' s stability.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key keeps trying to get handle on north-end erosion

Engineers will present the Town Commission with long-term options in August.

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