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I-75 traffic affects all of East County; Fort Hamer bridge idea should be axed

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  • April 2, 2014
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Lower speed limit on GMD?

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  • April 2, 2014
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ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

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  • March 27, 2014
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'Woo-hoo.' Really?

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Brenner
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  • March 26, 2014
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The Pac-man of Obamacare

  • Longboat Key
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St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

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  • March 26, 2014
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  • March 20, 2014
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Whose sand is it?

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  • March 20, 2014
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  • March 19, 2014
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Longboat has a stake in park

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  • March 19, 2014
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Mill tax helps Sarasota County charter schools; My vote is yes on Sarasota schools referendum

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 13, 2014
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The key to a cultural park

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  • March 13, 2014
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  • March 12, 2014
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Two to take the town forward

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 12, 2014
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