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Bella Pasquale, a freshman at Braden River High School, edits the video her class created to inspire the school community. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Cindy Appel and Lakewood Ranch's Lindsay Roth grab lunch at Fast N Fresh at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch May 4. It was Appel's first lunch out since the shelter-in-place mandate went into effect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Pivotal time for restaurants in greater Lakewood Ranch area

Sarasota restauranteurs must persevere as their customers decide whether it is safe to return.

  • East County
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Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

  • East County
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Commercial real estate agents Michele Fuller and Stacy Rosenberg hope to attract users that will service the neighborhood and also compliment one another.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Businesses flock to new plaza in Bradenton

School House Plaza is expected to open in summer off State Road 64 near Haile Middle School.

  • East County
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Rendering of the future St. Regis Hotel and Residences
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 6, 2020
Celebrate with fireworks!

The Chuck Whittall-Andy Adams standoff is over.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Greta and her cygnet. Photo by Lou Newman.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key cygnet hatches

Out of five eggs, one cygnet emerged from its shell on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Rozance's daughter created a collage for her mother.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key moms recall fond memories of Mother's Day

Even if Mother's Day isn't always perfect, moms agree that any day spent with their children feels like a special day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
April Glasco directs people picking up food.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key communities create a web of volunteers

Second Chance Last Opportunity is the Sarasota organization at the heart of the well-meaning web.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parade organizer Keith Pandeloglou, the director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, had to cancel the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
Virtual memorial replaces Lakewood Ranch parade

COVID-19 causes cancellation of Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Rosinsky, the CEO and president of Goodwill Industries Manasota, had to furlough 600 workers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
Goodwill's reopening a small dose of normalcy for Lakewood Ranch area

Treasure hunt in Lakewood Ranch begins again as Goodwill reopens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee County reports no issues at reopened beaches.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
No issues at reopened Manatee County beaches

No issues at reopened Manatee County beaches.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 5, 2020
Sarasota School board talks summer camps, reopening

At this point, the district is sticking to an online platform.

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Sarasota Police are investigating a crash on Tamiami Trail just south of downtown.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2020
Lanes reopen after Sarasota traffic crash

Collision involving motorcycle prompted closure at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 5, 2020
Longboat plans test of new alert system

Code Red system being replaced by Alert Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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In 2019, Karen Kay Lyvers, a senior, took gold in the girls pole vault (3.76 meters; 12.36 feet) at the state track and field championships at the University of North Florida.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 5

More track and field accomplishments lead the day's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
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