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LBK North coordinators Denton Crews, Pat Zunz and Bob Appel have organized a forum on a variety of issues for Jan. 18.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2017
Longboat group plans wide-ranging forum

LBK North will bring town officials and experts together this week to discuss erosion, traffic and drainage problems.

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(Photo by Dex Honea) A driver crashed his car through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2017
Car crashes into Harry’s Corner Store

A Subaru Outback plunged through the glass in front of the Longboat Key convenience store Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County has its own water supply.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2017
Manatee County to discuss future of water

Manatee, state officials plan aquifer recharge project.

  • East County
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Elks Exalted Ruler Darrin Simone talks with new member Jim Williamson and current member John Piper at the open house.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks project dear to the members

Club hosts open house and groundbreaking ceremonies

  • East County
  • News
Ken Feld has been with Feld Entertainment since 1970.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2017
Feld announces end to Ringling Bros. circus

After 146 years, Ellenton-based Feld Entertainment has announced the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will have its final show in May.

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Two new city commissioners will take office May 12.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2017
Meet your 2017 City Commission candidates

A field of eight will compete for two at-large seats on the City Commission in the March 14 citywide election.

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The Mote Scientific Foundation aims to sell a a vacant lot on Longboat key for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 12, 2017
Mote Foundation asks to withdraw Longboat referendum

Town officials have determined it’s too late to pull the referendum that would pave the way for a new 10-home development on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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City Commission candidate Matt Sperling is inispired by his father' s legacy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 12, 2017
Matt Sperling enters City Commission race

Following in the footsteps of his father, Ted Sperling, Matt Sperling hopes to make a splash on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Murray and Ardene Margolis, owners of The Family Jewelry, have been shaken emotionally by the burglary of their business on Nov. 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch jeweler recovers after devastating burglary

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County seeks input on its proposed master parks plan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2017
Manatee seeks feedback on Parks Master Plan

The deadline for public comment has been extended.

  • East County
  • News
Ilana Armida played a final gig in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 6 and is headed to Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2017
Time to fly for Lakewood Ranch pop singer

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida moves to L.A. to chase her dreams.

  • East County
  • News
Merchants disagree on whether the absence of motorcycles from Main Street this weekend was a good thing.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 12, 2017
Businesses react to Thunder by the Bay departure

For the first time in its 19-year history, the motorcycle festival wasn't held downtown — a subject that remains divisive among downtown merchants.

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Planner Andrew Georgiadis thinks removing administrative approval won' t necessarily lead to good development outcomes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 12, 2017
Resident opposition to administrative approval strengthens

There’s a growing call to allow more public input on proposed developments. Planners say that’s not necessarily a good thing.

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The Rivo at Ringling condominium is located just over 500 feet from World of Beer, and residents are concerned about future sound issues at the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 12, 2017
Downtown liquor license requests remain divisive

World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

  • Sarasota
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Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

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