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Bayfront Park is expected to be complete in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 17, 2017
Longboat groups roll out their wish lists

Longboat leaders hear from citizens about what they'd like to see in the coming year.

  • Longboat Key
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The Milano neighborhood in Venice had six sales. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2017
Home sales surge in spring

Neal Community records nearly 100 sales in March.

  • East County
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Police have arrested a Sarasota man in connection with a Longboat Key hit-and-run incident that left a Nova Scotia man in critical condition.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 15, 2017
Arrest made in Longboat Key hit-and-run case

The April 2 incident left a Nova Scotia man in critical condition.

  • Longboat Key
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A vacant lot in Siesta Key Village may be the future site of a new parking lot.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 14, 2017
Siesta Key mini-golf plan swapped for parking lot

Real estate developer Casto is planning a parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
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Roundabouts are proposed for two Longboat Key intersections.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 14, 2017
Roundabouts for Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key?

On Monday, the Town Commission will discuss adding two roundabouts to the roadway, along with other potential changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch' s John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain have sold their business, Grapevine Communications.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 14, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Grapevine Communications sold

Grapevine had $14.33 million in revenues in 2016

  • East County
  • News
Berkley Mason Lakewood Ranch High junior Isabelle Chamness, FFA adviser Janyel Taylor and junior Alyssa Mckinney snuggle up to their chickens.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Grant provides new coup

Lakewood Ranch High's chickens won't have to cross the road.

  • East County
  • News
raden Woods’ Susan Darovec refills the bird bath in her front yard.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Bird conservation takes flight

Braden River couple among those trying to improve habitat for birds.

  • East County
  • News
Gullett Elementary Watch DOGS Charles Kersey, Chris Brown and Randy Cody walk the halls. They provide extra security and perform any tasks asked of them by the administration or teachers.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Dads on duty

Gullett Elementary initiates program to get more dads involved at school.

  • East County
  • News
East County’s Michelle and Todd Statdfield leap out of an airplane to start a wingsuit jump.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Suited to her hobby

East County woman is part of a state wingsuit formation record.

  • East County
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MCAT' s Longboat Key Shuttle begins service on Saturday April 15.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 13, 2017
The Longboat Key Shuttle begins service on Saturday April 15

The service replaces MCAT's Longboat Key Trolley.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Planning Commission voted 6-0 in support of the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2017
Planning board supports light industrial use in CORE

Reductions in other entitlements on Lakewood Ranch site should offset impacts.

  • East County
  • News
Order Manager at Healthy Living Organic and Natural Market Sydnie Petteway holds the store most trendy item: turmeric.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Trendy foods to follow

As healthy eating evolves, local markets embrace food trends.

  • East County
  • News
Stakeholders are planning ahead to determine the needs and identity of the evolving Rosemary District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2017
Rosemary leaders poll pulse of public

An effort to map out the future of the developing Rosemary District is ramping up, with area leaders inviting residents to share their vision for the neighborhood.

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Zachary, Jesse, Abby, Katie and Lex Biter celebrate the first step of demolition en route to the construction of the BOLD Lofts Monday night. Jesse Biter believes the apartment project will fill a housing need downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2017
Fruitville housing, office projects take shape

On the northern edge of downtown Sarasota, developers see the potential to complement the growth in the heart of the city.

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