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A stadium like this one could be in Lakewood Ranch soon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Pro football returns to Lakewood Ranch

Big League Football will use Chinese financing to build domed stadium.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Shortt and his son, Scott Shortt, do a little research on wines they will serve at Fine Wine and Tastings on Main.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Willie Thomas of Camp Gladiator gives inspiration to Lakewood Ranch' s Maria DeCarlo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2017
Workouts a great fit for Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch' s B.J. "Red Dog" Maynard and Maureen Reinecke will be receiving recognition for their devotion to Manatee County' s Scouting program.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Meet Boy Scouts' top dogs in Manatee District

Two East County residents are recognized for their long-time commitment as Boy Scout volunteers.

  • East County
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The Grand Parakeet Riverboat Casino & Hotel is slated to open in 2018.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Is Siesta Key feeling lucky?

A riverboat gambling concept is slated for a canal on the barrier island. Officials say it will be a win-win for residents and tourists.

  • Sarasota
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Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
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Two of the three candidates in the May 9 runoff — Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde — will win a seat on the commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Property owner Wayne Ruben asks the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider remaining on State Street at a meeting Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
Farmers market move sparks vigorous debate

Sarasota Farmers Market vendors and customers aren’t eager to relocate a portion of the event, but many hope to avoid the headaches that come with construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to the Herald-Tribune building, the former World of Beer property has been targeted as a potential medical marijuana operation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Could marijuana businesses light up downtown Sarasota?

A group of investors sees marijuana as a cash crop that could spark activity in the lethargic east end of downtown — but will residents and officials harsh their buzz?

  • Sarasota
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Clarification of referendum results will take place at the Town Commission meeting on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 30, 2017
Error in declaration of Colony referendum results will require clarification

The correction will be made at the Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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Rex Jensen explained big events upcoming in Lakewood Ranch at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon at the Polo Grill & Bar.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 29, 2017
Big plans emerge for Lakewood Ranch

Possible new high school, additional developments, even water taxis unveiled by SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Breeze trolley recorded more than 10,000 rides in its first week serving the island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 29, 2017
Siesta Key Breeze trolley service tops 10,000 rides

The new Siesta Key transit option is outpacing last year’s daily ridership numbers of the previous bus service by more than 530%.

  • Siesta Key
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Longboat Key has a variety of building heights along the beachfront.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
65 Feet: Is it high enough?

Town commissioners reject taller recommendations for new buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Brenner resigned from the Charter Review Committee on Tuesday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
Brenner resigns from Longboat Key's Charter Review Committee

The former vice mayor was approved for the position by the Town Commission last week.

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