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Lofty Plans, Deep Divide: Longboat Key Fights State’s Vision for a Towering Bridge

—For the residents of Longboat Key, the nearly 70-year-old...

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How a 1930s Bungalow is Ground Zero in Sarasota’s Battle Over Preservation

—The ongoing tug-of-war for Sarasota’s soul was on full...

Sarasota Rejects 50% Parking Rate Hike, Opts for Extended Hours, Fines to Offset $2.8M

—Facing a ballooning multimillion-dollar deficit in its parking program,...

When it comes to calls, stay on your side

I was watching a match with Shapovalov and he crossed the net to look at a mark and the umpire gave him a point...

How to play the big points in tennis

ROBBIE SALUM Guest Columnist news@lbknews.com The ultimate winner in most matches is generally determined by the outcome of just a few key points. These big points, or...

How can I not blow a lead?

JACKIE BOHANNON Guest Writer news@lbknews.com Unfortunately, your problem is not uncommon. Not only does it happen at the recreational level but in the pros too! This is...

How to return the serve every time

JACKIE BOHANNON Guest Writer news@lbknews.com When receiving serve in doubles, the receiver should stand slightly behind the baseline. When the server hits the ball, the receiver should...

Your complete guide to Tiebreak success

JACKIE BOHANNON Guest Writer news@lbknews.com Recently, I was playing a doubles tournament, and all four of us were confused about the format. We couldn’t agree on when...

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