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Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry compete in the 2015 Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon at Nathan Benderson park.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2017
USA Triathlon announces Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon Festival schedule

The festival will be held Oct. 7-8 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Traffic backs up on University Parkway as it attempts to negotiate the diverging diamond pattern at the I-75/University Parkway interchange.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 22, 2017
Diverging diamond still a bit rough in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic pattern changes implemented although road construction continues.

  • East County
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FDOT will work in conjunction with local governments on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 22, 2017
Barrier Island traffic study shifts into drive

First meeting is this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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The diverging diamond interchange won' t open until noon on Sunday due to overnight rains.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2017
Diverging diamond opening delayed

Overnight rain delays opening until approximately noon

  • East County
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I-75 accident leaves Valrico man in critical condition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2017
Single car accident on I-75 leaves man in critical condition

Valrico man, 33, loses control of pickup, hits tree near University Parkway.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Ian Griffin takes his seat before the start of the graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates graduation

More than 600 graduates pack Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2017
Pirates sail toward graduation

Braden River High graduates Class of 2017.

  • East County
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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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A massing model of The Bay phases 3A and 3B show a parnking deck to the right, to the left the Sarasota Performing Arts Center location flanked by two restaurant spaces and the current parking lot converted to green space. The Van Wezel is at the bottom left corner.
  • May 21, 2026
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A floating day dock has been built along the refurbished south seawall in the 10th Street boat basin as part of The Bay park Phase 2.
  • May 21, 2026
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The new Kompose Hotel at SRQ Airport will be built behind this Hampton Inn along University Parkway.
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Lakewood Ranch High principal named Rangeland High's first leader

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