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The Town Commission is considering starting regular meetings at 1 p.m.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 2, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission considers changing meeting start times

Mayor Terry Gans has suggested regular meetings begin at 1 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Under the new ordinance, dogs will still be allowed off leash in some neighborhood parks — but it' s not clear which ones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2017
New leash laws coming to city parks

The City Commission is moving toward requiring pets to remain on leash in most parks, but there are still questions about where, exactly, the new rules will apply.

  • Sarasota
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Enzymedica CEO Scott Sensenbrenner in a 2012 photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota County aims to claw back $201,000 in economic incentives

Sarasota County wooed Enzymedica from Charlotte County in 2012, but the firm failed to create more than five of the 72 jobs it promised.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota early voting outpacing March election numbers

More than 9% of registered voters have already cast ballots in the May 9 Sarasota City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
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(Photo courtesy of Ten-X) Benderson development Co. bought the Landings Shopping Center in January.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 2, 2017
Benderson adds two restaurants to the Landings

The additions of Japanese steakhouse Da Ru Ma and breakfast and lunch eatery Station 400 are part of a larger rehabilitation of the 29-year-old plaza

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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The Republican Party of Sarasota hosted a rally as early voting kicked off in the city of Sarasota Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 1, 2017
Sarasota GOP doubles down on sanctuary city criticism

The Republican Party of Sarasota hosted a rally Monday, in opposition to comments made by City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School sophomore Alfredo Aguirre and junior Ashley Williams slow dance together during prom.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 29, 2017
Braden River students celebrate prom

Braden River High School hosts its 2017 prom at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Make-A-Wish benefits from interactive dinner

More than 200 people attended the annual fundraiser.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Business professionals hit the green for Ranch Scramble

Lakewood Ranch golf outing proves a hit.

  • East County
  • News
Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
  • News
Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Commission will consider the maximum height for new buildings on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

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