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Jason Madsen has been hired as the new chief executive officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 29, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires new CEO

Universal Health Services picks Jason Madsen to take over its 180-bed facility in the growing community.

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George Landry will start his position as Longboat Key town manager Sept. 14
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 29, 2026
Meet George Landry, Longboat Key's next town manager

The former St. Lucie County administrator grew up in Michigan, has a purple heart, has six kids nine grandchildren, and loves pickleball.

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The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts local legislators at a panel discussion June 24 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 29, 2026
Manatee, Sarasota legislators talk infrastructure, property taxes

Local representatives attended the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's June luncheon to offer a legislative update.

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Florida Highway Patrol says it clocked this Ford Mustang GT at 142 mph on Interstate 75 late Friday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 27, 2026
Sarasota driver charged with hitting 142 mph on Interstate 75

Super-speeder faces more serious charges than typical traffic ticket.

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The lunch and dinner buffet at Der Dutchman is available from 11:45 a.m. to close. The breakfast buffet is offered from 7 to 11:15 a.m.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 27, 2026
Sarasota Amish eatery ranks as No. 2 buffet restaurant in US

Der Dutchman is on the USA Today’s 10 Best list for best buffet restaurants.

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Savanna at Lakewood Ranch's Camden Bedinghaus, 23, is running for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County school board to be a "voice for his generation."
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 26, 2026
Lakewood Ranch 23-year-old wants to represent Gen Z on Manatee school board

Camden Bedinghaus created a "Cam Plan" to improve common sense academics, accountability and transparency, and mastery of real world skills.

  • East County
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1000 Boulevard of the Arts will replace a portion of the former Hyatt Regency hotel and parking structure, which have been demolished.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 25, 2026
A glimpse inside the new planned Hyatt Centric hotel

The 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project site is nearly cleared to make way for 117 condos and a 174-room Hyatt Centric hotel.

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An aerial view of Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 25, 2026
Anna Maria beach renourishment kickstarted with TDT funds

Work is expected to begin this November and continue through next spring.

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The nearly completed Sarasota County Administration Center is one of several major capital projects built by the county since 2022.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 25, 2026
County advances budget with an eye toward property tax overhaul

Belt-tightening resulted in a 1.3% growth in Sarasota County's preliminary general fund budget for fiscal year 2027, but deep cuts loom if property tax referendum is approved.

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Myakka City's Mike Harrison is running for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 24, 2026
Myakka City resident throws his cowboy hat into Manatee County Commission race

Mike Harrison is vying for the Republican nomination in District 1; he's up against five other candidates.

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Reclaimed water systems run separately from drinking-water systems.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 24, 2026
Dry weather cuts into Manatee reclaimed-water system's pressure

County officials stress drinking-water system is not affected.

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This house in Plantation Oaks is advertised on several booking platforms as sleeping up to 32 guests.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 24, 2026
Manatee County commissioners consider regulating vacation rentals

Plantation Oaks rental causing major annoyance with noise at all hours, cars parked up and down the road, and excessive garbage along the street.

  • East County
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The Longboat Library is a privately-run organization in a town-owned building that neighbors Town Hall.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 24, 2026
Longboat Key begins budgeting for uncertainty

Some capital improvement projects have been pushed back a year or two, but property tax reform could lead to their cancellation altogether.

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An affordable housing program is being administered through Sarasota County's Housing and Community Development Program.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 24, 2026
Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

The program is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County.

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Mercedes-driving burglary suspect jailed in Sarasota
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2026
Mercedes-driving burglary suspect jailed in Sarasota

City police connect 2024 vehicle to an arrest warrant from elsewhere in Florida.

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