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Manatee County Sheriff' s Office deputies seek information on the whereabouts of Alan Baily, 17.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2017
Murder in Lakewood Ranch not considered a random killing

Second suspect in Greenbrook Park killing still at large.

  • East County
  • News
(John McGuire) Chuck Whittall, with Unicorp, fields questions from Key residents.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 20, 2017
Tensions remain high at Colony referendum meetings

Chuck Whittall was grilled by some Longboat Key residents last week, while others complimented the plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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The Manatee County Sheriff' s Office has made an arrest in the Feb. 4 murder in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

One suspect still at large in murder of Alexander Cherp at Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
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The Blue Jays' Brody Rose, also a member of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, plays the Star Spangled Banner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Grand slam opening day

Youth baseball players celebrate being back on the diamond in East County.

  • East County
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Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Presidents Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat trash pickup delayed due to holiday

Waste Management will pick up residents’ garbage Tuesday, Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
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The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 17, 2017
Premier Sotheby's closes highest-priced condominium sale

The condominium closed on Feb. 7 at $7,790,000.

  • Sarasota
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State Rep. Joe Gruters has become a champion for plans to extend the Legacy Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2017
UPDATE: Gruters requests $15 million for Legacy Trail extension

Florida Rep. Joe Gruters has asked for state funding to support a 7.5-mile extension of the multi-use trail into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key center for the Arts officially opened on Dec. 2, 1952.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 16, 2017
Longboat Arts Center will close by summer

Ringling College of Art and Design will sell the property to a private developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Candidates respond to yes/no questions during a ”lightning round” at Wednesday’s Sarasota Underground candidate forum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2017
Candidates focus on youth at Sarasota Underground town hall

Seven of the eight people running for City Commission shared their thoughts on Sarasota’s future and youth outreach at a candidate forum Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

  • East County
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 16, 2017
Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Longboat Key roadway

Longboat Key emergency personnel have closed one lane of traffic on the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Stephanie Arne, the founder of the Creative Animal Foundation, and Tim Davison, a prominent wildlife artist, began living in their tiny house in August and will be in it for about two years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2017
Tiny House brings its big message to Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith hosts Creative Animal Foundation as its brings its message of sustainability to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch gals' generosity comes full circle

Seventh annual 'Be my GALentine' event includes a grant to Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed dredging of Big Pass continues to be a source of controversy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2017
City, Siesta remain at odds on Big Pass

The city is trying to establish an insurance policy to convince Siesta Key residents to support the dredging of Big Pass, but Siesta is still calling for county intervention.

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