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  • By Katie Johns & John McGuire
  • June 28, 2017
Zota Beach Resort officially open for business

Zota Beach Resort welcomes its first guests with grand opening on June 23.

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Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

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Tara's developer Lake Lincoln previously tried to sell all 10 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

  • East County
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Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

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The Braden River High School TV Production Team celebrates after taking first place in both Digital Video Production and On Demand Video, the first time the school has won both.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 27, 2017
Technically speaking: They dominated

School District of Manatee County TSA teams shine at national conference.

  • East County
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In February, Mote release this male adult sea turtle, Sea Salt, off Lido Key.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2017
Mote recovers dead turtle off Lido Key

The approximately 175 pound adult male loggerhead turtle was removed from the beach by Lido Key lifeguards.

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Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks' member Phil Pesiri brought his brother Anthony Pesiri and nephew John Pesiri. All there are military veterans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks thank veterans

The group hosted a veterans luncheon today.

  • East County
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Jean Weidner Goldstein and Alfred Goldstein
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 27, 2017
Alfred R. Goldstein: A legacy etched in stone

The prolific philanthropist died June 26 at age 92.

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At Siesta Estates on Memorial Day weekend, people parked on property the community recently paid $16,000 to landscape. Photo courtesy Lori Jasper.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 27, 2017
‘Pack your patience:’ Holiday parking big concern on Siesta Key

A proposed parking lot could bring salvation for residents and visitors next year.

  • Siesta Key
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Chuck Whittall hopes to file a plan with the town on July 24.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 27, 2017
Whittall misses target date for new Colony proposal

The developer hopes to file a plan with the town on July 24.

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If the project is approved, Benderson will build a Starbucks at the corner of 25th Street and North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2017
Benderson plans North Trail Starbucks

The developer is seeking the city’s approval to build a Starbucks at 2455 North Tamiami Trail.

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Assistant Town Manager Mike Hein has expressed interest in replacing Dave Bullock as town manager.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 26, 2017
Longboat assistant town manager seeks a promotion

Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in early 2018.

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Gopher tortoises regularly get hit by cars or suffer other injuries like this one being cared for by Bayshore Animal Hospital. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2017
Agency beefs up reward for gopher tortoise deaths by $5,000.

Florida law prohibits purposefully injuring or killing gopher tortoises.

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Are these yours?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2017
Missing some jewelry? Longboat Police would like to hear from you

Police want to hear from Longboaters who are missing jewelry as part of a criminal investigation.

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In a March referendum, the foundation sought to convert the commercially zoned 1.8-acre lot at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive to residential use, allowing for 10 homes to be developed. The referendum was rejected by 58% of the vote.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 23, 2017
Self-storage on Longboat? Probably not, commissioners say

Referendum to convert Mote Foundation land to residential failed in March.

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