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The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a hit-and-run on the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2017
FHP investigates hit-and-run on Siesta Key

The Florida Highway Patrol has asked the public for any information after a bicyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle on the Stickney Point Bridge Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

  • East County
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Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

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Sherri Mills and comedian Dick Smothers
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
Surprise! Celebrity pops in to open house

Famous comedian, entertainer surprises real estate agent

  • Longboat Key
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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain receive the 2017 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award from past Community Fund president Diane Brune.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala celebrates with heart of Dixie

Dixieland Jazz is theme as Community Fund raises grant funds.

  • East County
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New Pass drawbridge testing caused major traffic on Tuesday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 17, 2017
Tuesday's traffic backups caused by New Pass drawbridge testings

FDOT is working to better inform residents before testings take place.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch child in critical condition

A toddler nearly drowned in the family's pool last night.

  • East County
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Braden River Elementary fifth-grader Hope Tudor has qualified for the state level of competition in the National Geographic Bee.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns birth at state geography bee

Braden River Elementary fifth-grader always has been fascinated by the world and geography.

  • East County
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Deputy Mike Gerholdt and his dog, Boey, show the discipline needed when confronting a suspect.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Manatee County canines' call to duty

Sheriff's Office develops program to hound criminals in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
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Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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City Engineer Alex DavisShaw said the city and county will work together to coordinate traffic signals.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
City, county team up on traffic-timing project

The city and county are spending $1.8 million on an effort to coordinate traffic signals, a project officials hope will pay off by early 2018.

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The city and state will consider adding a roundabout to U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
FDOT to hold workshop on Gulfstream roundabout

The state is studying the future of the U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection, and it’s inviting the public to share feedback on potential plans for a roundabout.

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DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he wants to use a more efficient construction method.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
Residents protest proposed DeMarcay changes

A developer wants to build an 18-story condo the same way as every other high-rise in the city. So why do neighbors want to block the use of a standard construction method?

  • Sarasota
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Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy formerly worked together in the city' s Urban Design Studio, but now one is accusing the other of improper practices.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
Draft code triggers intellectual-property concerns

A planner who contributed to the city’s form-based code says portions of a draft were cribbed from another document, but is that out-of-bounds for government work?

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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  • December 22, 2025
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