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Donna King, front, and her daughter, Sharon Cadet (center) and granddaughter Abby Tran (behind) listen at the May 11 Planning Commission meeting about a new development near their homes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2017
New Rye Road subdivision advances

County commission approval next hurdle for Medallion's 360-home project.

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The boat ramp is scheduled to reopen Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 23, 2017
Tenth Street Boat Ramp to close temporarily

Beginning tonight, the city will temporarily close the boat ramp for 36 hours as crews resurface the Centennial Park parking lot.

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Charlotte and Jim Winemiller are all smiles at last year' s World Oceans Day Celebration.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 23, 2017
Mote to host Give-a-Thon in honor of World Oceans Day

The Give-a-Thon will run from noon on June 2 to noon on June 4.

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To look in on the event, follow the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Twitter account: @SarasotaSheriff.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2017
Sarasota deputies invite county on 'virtual ride along'

Social media campaign launches on Friday.

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The city is exploring the possibility of making significant improvements to the municipal golf course.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 22, 2017
City to brief golfers on Bobby Jones plans

A consultant is 90% done with a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club. On Tuesday, he’ll present his ideas to the public during two workshops.

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Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry compete in the 2015 Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon at Nathan Benderson park.
    By
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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