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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport sets all-time passenger record

The airport saw more than 161,000 passengers in May.

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Andrea Medred. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Dramatic dining comes to Lakewood Ranch area

Youth fundraiser offers dinner theater experience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim Conaway, who now runs his golf academy at Heritage Harbour, is a Golf Channel Academy-affiliated instructor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 12, 2019
High-profile golf instructor lands at Heritage Harbour

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Heritage Harbour South Community Development District South Supervisor Michelle Patterson Bloom says construction traffic for the new Costco site is impacting roads paid for by residents of Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Who will fill Costco-related potholes?

East Bradenton construction traffic impacting Heritage Harbour roads.

  • East County
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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez and USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney are excited to bring USRowing's Olympic Trials in 2020 and other events to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
SANCA's pull increases in Sarasota

USRowing National Championships showcase SANCA's ability to attract major events to Nathan Benderson Park.

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This map shows the area that makes up the Northeast Quadrant. File map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Lakewood Ranch mix and match

Entitlement change means northeast quadrant will be developed similarly to the rest of Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says he's grateful Manatee County officials plan to fund 10 more deputies, as well as other positions. The staffing will help address train on the agency from growth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's presence set to expand

New budget cycle brings Sheriff's Office closer to new Lakewood Ranch area patrol district.

  • East County
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Robin Spagnola poses with her husband, Carmen Spagnola, who earned the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Stephen J. Garber Award. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2019
Club News: Lakewood Ranch Rotary celebrates members

Cascades' women hold food drive

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport updates pet regulations

The new rules will apply to all animals except trained service animals.

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The 23.4-acre site is known as "Graceland" and will be purchase for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2019
Conservation Foundation under contract for 'Graceland'

Sarasota organization needs $2.5 million by end of June.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2019
Manatee School District adds well-being program

Employee program supports improved health for school district employees.

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Sarasota Crew Women's Lightweight 8+ members Lucy LaCivita, Lizzie Jendrysik, Chyara Kruger, Eva Harris, Eiley Maginness, Cecelia Plass, Juliette Schumacher and Isabella Gomez and coxswain Graycen Arias (being held) celebrate.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2019
In Sarasota, eight's great

Nathan Benderson Park hosts the USRowing National Championships in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
All 'powered up' at Lakewood Ranch area church

Oasis Church holds game-themed VBS.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
Commission OKs map changes in Lakewood Ranch

Rental homes on horizon off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 6

Linda Korff captures a blue heron fishing in the pond in Tara Golf & Country Club.

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