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Boo Fest moves back to Lakewood Ranch Main Street after a one-year run at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2016
Boo Fest moves to Main Street

The popular family event should draw thousands to Lakewood Ranch Main Street area on Oct. 28

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 12, 2016
Sarasota County School Board race attracts major campaign dollars

While one of two seats on the board has been decided, candidates in the other race have raised more than $30,000 each.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has chosen Unicorp National Development to build condos and a hotel at the shuttered property.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 11, 2016
Colony moves closer to redevelopment

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has chosen Unicorp National Development as its representative in planning a hotel  and condos at the shuttered property.

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Fire on Pine Island started by lightning strike.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2016
Lightning strike starts fire on Pine Island

Planned burn won't be necessary now that nature has taken its place.

  • East County
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Bradenton's Marlie Haynes, 2, and mom, Monique Mitchell, enjoy some pirates' company.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2016
Anna Maria Island Privateers sail into Braden River Library

A packed ship of children enjoy stories read by pirates.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 8, 2016
Sarasota County schools receive top marks

Sarasota county schools ranked among state’s best according Florida Department of Education’s school accountability report.

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Susan Chapman has maintained her belief that she did not violate any laws by attending a meeting with constituents in 2013.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2016
No Sunshine violations in Chapman case, judge rules

After a prolonged legal battle, a judge has concluded that Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the state Sunshine law in 2013.

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Warning signs alert beach-goers of nest locations
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 8, 2016
Turtle nests hit record-breaking numbers

The first nests of the season are also beginning to hatch

  • Longboat Key
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Angel Fournier Rodriguez, who was the silver medalist at the 2013 World Championships in single sculls, prepares at Benderson Park for his third Olympic Games.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2016
Cuban rowers train for Olympics at Benderson Park

Heat, humidity makes Sarasota perfect location for rowing

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 8, 2016
Contractor dies after Longboat Key accident

A 50-year-old construction worker fell three stories from the Beachwalk condominiums Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 7, 2016
City approves Cask and Ale plans

After a show of support from younger residents, the city has approved plans for a Main Street bar. Now, can nightlife businesses and downtown residents peacefully coexist?

  • Sarasota
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The simmering tension between the city and Siesta Key residents could come to a head if and when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issues a permit for a Lido renourishment project.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 7, 2016
Big Pass plans set stage for legal battle

As a Siesta Key group ramps up its preparation for a lawsuit, Lido Key residents are urging the city to get ready for a potential showdown.

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The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
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City Manager Tom Barwin says he's giving consideration to the best way to evaluate city employees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 7, 2016
City officials reflect on performance evaluations

A public dispute surrounding the city auditor and clerk was the most high-profile part of the commission's review of charter officials — but what did the city’s leaders learn in the process?

  • Sarasota
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The Mote Scientific Foundation had offered the town of Longboat Key more than 2 acres of vacant property on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key Town Commission rejects land offer

The Mote Scientific Foundation had offered the town of Longboat Key more than 2 acres of vacant property on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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