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The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

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Two die in plane crash near Duette.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2017
Two victims of small plane crash in Manatee County identified

The twin-engine plane had taken off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport about 20 minutes before the crash.

  • East County
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Sheriff' s Office arrest suspected flasher.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2017
Deputies expose suspect in Lakewood Ranch flasher case

Twenty-year-old male arrested on suspicion of exposing himself.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2017
James Balog talks climate change in Sarasota visit

The photographer sat down for a roundtable discussion before speaking as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

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Town commission candidates spoke to Longboat Key voters earlier this month at a public forum.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 6, 2017
Early voting begins on Longboat Key

Early voting will be available until Saturday March 11.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

  • East County
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 3, 2017
Police Department releases report on accidents involving bicycles

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on the Key in 2017.

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Tidewell Hospice representatives and other officials ceremonially "break ground" on Tidewell Hospice' s future Lakewood Ranch location. Initially, it will have 12 beds, but will be large enough to expand to 24 in the future.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2017
Hospice house on horizon

A future Lakewood Ranch hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest yet.

  • East County
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A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

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Downtown Sarasota has become the focal point in local arguments about the merits of growth.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2017
Report: Sarasota best place in Florida to call home

U.S. News & World Report has named Sarasota No. 21 on its ranking of best places to live in the U.S.

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The two-story home on Halyard Lane includes an enclosed elevator shaft.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 2, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday, the Town Commission will consider adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

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The City Commission election is set for March 14.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Election 2017: Sarasota City Commission voter guide

With two seats on the City Commission up for grabs, the eight candidates in the race weigh in on the issues and make their case for your vote.

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Doggies for Duchenne Race Directors Monika Oberer and Rebekah Boudrie present checks to Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch volunteer Becky Toter, right, and Another Day for Gray inspiration Grayson Tullio, front.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2017
Tails wag over Doggies for Duchenne 5K

The race generated more than $12,000 for charity.

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Plenty of room room around the pool to entertain.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 2, 2017
Take a photo tour of a $4.6 million home in Lakewood Ranch

Michael Saunders & Company sets record with sale in The Lake Club.

  • East County
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The former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort opened in 1953.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 2, 2017
Ocean Properties to redevelop Lido Sandcastle

The 64-year-old former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key will be redeveloped into 304 rooms in two high-rise towers.

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