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  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

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Chamber President Gail Loefgren went on this trip last year. Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Deadline nearing for Longboat Chamber China Trip

The deadline to register for the nine-day trip is July 17.

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Weldon Frost was a frequent Christmastime bell ringer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Weldon Frost led life with knowledge, integrity

Weldon Frost, 86, died July 2.

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Summer Lemieux was found with 126.9 grams of marijuana, 3 grams of cocaine, weight scales and other drug paraphernalia, according to the SPD
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 9, 2017
Sarasota resident charged with four drug-related felonies

The 26-year-old was found in possession of nearly 127 grams of marijuana

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Pints, pups bark up birthday fun

Oak and Stone birthday bash supports Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Fun slithers into East County library

John Storm takes children's program to next level.

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East County man dies in home invasion.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2017
East County man dies in home invasion

Sheriff's Office does not believe the crime to be a random act of violence.

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Fun Life Entertainment's floating jungle gym anchored off the eastern shore of Greer Island.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 8, 2017
Floating jungle gym finds a home near Longboat

The owner of the recreational structure plans to anchor near Greer Island for the rest of the summer.

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SMR confirmed the Sarasota Polo Club is in the process of being sold to developer David Meunier.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2017
UPDATE: Sale of Sarasota Polo Club nears completion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch confirms potential sale to developer David Meunier.

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Weldon Frost was a prolific writer of letters to the editor.
  • By Weldon Frost | Contributor
  • July 7, 2017
Weldon Frost led adventurous, loving life

Memorial for "The last gentleman of Longboat' planned for the fall

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On July 5, Mote staff and specially trained interns carry loggerhead sea turtle Moby down Lido Beach for release. Photo courtesy Mary Alice Blackstock, Mote Marine Lab.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 7, 2017
Healed turtle released back onto beach

The turtle received food, fluids and antibiotics for nearly two months before finally being released July 5.

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Music on Main attracts thousands of spectators from across the region.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2017
Music on Main first event impacted by new policy

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to create safer environment through 'Parent on Site' policy.

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The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study is designed in three parts with an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.
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  • John McGuire
  • July 7, 2017
First phase of Barrier Islands Traffic Study is complete

The study is designed in three phases with an an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.

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George Symanski (second from right) swears into Planning and Zoning Board with other members in 2015.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 6, 2017
Longboat P&Z Board loses a member

George Symanski resigned from the board on June 29.

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Visit Sarasota is encouraging residents to make digital postcards to share with family and friends, inviting them to the area.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 6, 2017
Visit Sarasota asks residents to invite friends and family to area

You ‘ota know about this new campaign from Visit Sarasota, based around a pun and digital postcards.

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