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  • September 9, 2022
Mote vet tech talks rescues, wild animal stress reduction

Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd, who has worked for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for 21 years, will speak at "Meet the Women of Mote."

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  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

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The Ranch Outdoors

Most of the country may still be shoveling snow, but here at The Ranch we’re reveling in perfect weather and a wealth of green space, while unintentionally playing on private playgrounds.

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City begins traffic calming plan update process

Sarasota city staff has is in the initial stage of developing an updated plan to slow down vehicle traffic on city streets.

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Braden River sails into regional semifinal

The Pirates cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ruskin Lennard in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

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  • November 11, 2020
Longboat Key makes preparations ahead of Eta

The town of Longboat Key is not planning to evacuate as of noon Wednesday.

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  • January 6, 2010
Sand arrives at eroded North Shore Road beach access

The town began placing 600 cubic yards of sand Tuesday at the North Shore Road beach access to protect the road and utilities in the area. The sand cost the town $12,000.

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  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 23, 2018
Lido beach project could help New Pass boaters

New Pass being dredged for Lido renourishment

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  • February 1, 2024
Gary Kompothecras may be larger than life, but he’s also down to earth

Siesta Key resident and entrepreneur Gary Kompothecras has been called many things. “Creator” is his favorite.

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  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center nets 13th annual Observer Challenge

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Mar Vista gets a brand new kitchen

The Longbeach Village restaurant also welcomes a new head chef.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
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  • September 25, 2014
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The proposed Lift Station 87 building design is now shorter, but it's still troubling in the eyes of some nearby residents.

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Just Married: Kiki Steinberg and Trent Bowers

On Dec. 3 the couple proved that it's never too late for young love.

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  • December 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Oliver Boyle

The Sarasota High sophomore scored 15 points Dec. 16 in the Sailors boys basketball team's 62-24 win over Lakewood Ranch High.

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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat preps for hurricane season, with Sanibel as cautionary tale

The town's 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar was June 1, kicking off the official start of the 2023 hurricane season.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2009
Losing bidder protests Orioles' stadium contract

Michigan-based Barton Malow was the only company to receive a perfect score on its bid to build the Orioles' spring-training stadium, but Halfacre Construction Co., a local company, received extra points - and the contract.

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  • January 11, 2024
20 years in, Bob's Train owner journeys to restore Ringling's rail car

Bob Horne, owner of Bob's Train, hopes to see the yearslong project completed, even if it means continuing to perform much of the work himself.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
March Madness lives up to name

For the first time in years, I didn't enter my bracket in any type of NCAA Tournament pool.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2020
Longboat Key communities come together while staying safe

Longboaters figure out ways to mix and mingle from afar.

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