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Leticia Leon, a deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office, checks out a car where the owner left the door unlocked and the window down. Leon patrols Lakewood Ranch area neighborhoods.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 29, 2017
Diligence can fight crime in Lakewood Ranch area

Unlocked cars attract crime spree in East County.

  • East County
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Entrepreneur Jesse Biter has started work on a new residential development in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 29, 2017
Work starts on 97 downtown Sarasota apartments

BOLD Lofts is the latest residential project to break ground in the area.

  • Sarasota
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Tiny houses like this one are very popular. Stock art.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Tiny house neighborhood to debut in Lakewood Ranch

Tiny houses to help solve area's shortage of affordable housing.

  • East County
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Aerial photographs better show prospective buyers the plaza' s location and proximity to other Lakewood Ranch amenities and residences, said Helen Frudakis, listing agent for San Marco Plaza' s anchor space. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch plaza potential unfulfilled

A new broker says interest is high in San Marco's anchor unit, but there are still no offers.

  • East County
  • News
Kathi Skelton, 73, and Deb Kehoe, 69, always are looking for ways to improve their tournament and raise more funds for Homes for Our Troops.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2017
Rosedale golf tourney makes Top 10 list of fundraisers for national organization

Golf tournament on track for $60,000 for military hero.

  • East County
  • News
The diverging diamond interchange functions similarly to a regular diamond-configured interchange, except that traffic travels on the left side through the interchange to eliminate left turns. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2017
Road project turns toward completion

A public workshop for the diverging diamond interchange is slated for April 4.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been shuttered for more than seven years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 29, 2017
Judge affirms Colony rec lease decision

Judge Steven Merryday ruled March 16, that a recreational lease associated with a portion of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort did not transfer in a 2014 foreclosure sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Proposed legislation would limit the town' s ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
Town stands up to Tallahassee

Commission hires lobbyist over bills affecting regulation of planned utility project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.30.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
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Donna Betts, 62, allegedly pointed a rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers and coaches Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2017
Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

Sarasota County deputies arrested 62-year-old Donna Betts for allegedly brandishing a rifle as rowers prepared for practice.

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Sarasota plans for Fruitville Road include three traffic circles where traffic lights now control the flow of cars, trucks and pedestrians.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 28, 2017
Key leaders address Sarasota officials about Fruitville Road plans

Sarasota officials attended a Town Commission workshop to discuss how the city's development plans will affect regional traffic.

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  • News
(Eric Garwood) Construction has begun at 545 Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 28, 2017
Longboat Key will soon have a new retail bank

Construction of the building began last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Participants get sprayed with colored chalk throughout the run. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2017
Run organizers send good 'vibes' to Lakewood Ranch

The Color Vibe event is different from The Color 5K, which was a no-show at Premier Sports Campus in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Armando Linde' s departure from the Town Commission has created a vacancy for the District 1 seat.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
Longboat looking for replacement commissioner

Applications are being accepted now; decision planned on April 3

  • Longboat Key
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Swan boats
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
APRIL FOOLS -- Region looks to swan boats to solve traffic

250-boat fleet will be world's largest

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