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SANCA President Bob Sullivan stands in front of the new finish tower, which only needs windows and cosmetic work to be complete.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2017
Finish tower nears completion in Sarasota

The finish tower will put Nathan Benderson Park among the best rowing facilities in the world.

  • East County
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Mayor Terry Gans shakes hands with outgoing town commissioner Phill Younger on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 22, 2017
Gans re-elected mayor of Longboat Key, Zunz named vice mayor

The Town Commission welcomed back Jim Brown and bid farewell to Phill Younger.

  • Longboat Key
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Greenbrook resident Mikaela Boelkins, 14, is promoting the use of green lights in Lakewood Ranch around Memorial Day. The lights will be placed in coach lamps, lights attached to the garage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Veterans awareness gets a green light

Students overcome HOA restrictions for veterans awareness project.

  • East County
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Synergy Lighting crews are starting the installation at the northern end of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, south of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
LED fixtures create brighter future in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs could save more than $230,000 collectively with LED lighting.

  • East County
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This aerial photograph shows construction of the new multi-million dollar amenity center, expected to open in late 2017. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

  • East County
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Tim Hyden started as East Manatee Fire Rescue District' s training officer, then a newly created position, in late 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Longtime training officer heads leaves fire service

The man who created East Manatee Fire Rescue's Training program is heading across the state.

  • East County
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 22, 2017
Last week's referenda sees more voter participation than Town Commission races

About 400 more voters participated in the referenda.

  • Longboat Key
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Armando Linde
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 21, 2017
Armando Linde resigns from the Longboat Key Town Commission

Linde began his term in March 2016.

  • Longboat Key
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Jacob Martinez
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2017
Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

  • East County
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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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  • 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.

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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

  • Longboat Key
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Sherri Mills and comedian Dick Smothers
    By
  • 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.

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