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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Now it's locked

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michelle Sampson and 2018 nominee Rob Wagner at last year's event.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2019
Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate small businesses with awards luncheon in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home for sale in the Concession might not be a castle, but it's close. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2019
Living large in the Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area of eastern Manatee County

A $12 million Concession home in the Lakewood Ranch area would be most expensive ever sold in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Wilco Electrical crews were at work last week in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 11, 2019
As Longboat's underground project progresses, so does the list of who pays

As part of an annual requirement, properties are added to the list of those paying for town's underground utilities project.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota County honors the victims of Sept. 11

Sarasota County held the remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 16, 5875 Hummingbird Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the main building and some land belonging to Grant's Gardens on Longboat Key, which is in the process of rezoning the property. All photos by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 11, 2019
Grant's Gardens takes on rezoning, renovation

Landscaping business wants to rebuild its Gulf Bay Road operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Community Coordinator Mackenzie Straley stand in front of a model of the future myLWR.com
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2019
myLWR.com — Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website

Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website, myLWR.com

  • East County
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2,977 flags were set up on the front lawn of Riverview High on Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 11, 2019
Students pay homage to Sept. 11 victims

In observance of Patriot Day, Riverview High School's Young Americans for Freedom Club honors the 2,977 who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key remembers those lost on Sept. 11

The town's Public Works Department puts up the memorial every year.

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From left, Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School fifth-graders Bakari Simmons, Harrison Phillips and Isaiah Buckson, work on an essay during class while sitting on exercise balls.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
More wiggle room for Lakewood Ranch students

Lakewood Ranch elementary school teachers transform classrooms to include flexible seating options

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Tasty time for grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary School students relish eating with grandparents during luncheon

  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she spent two hours watching ships come through the Panama Canal. She said Panama's government makes about $10 million a day from the canal. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Panama visit creates port insight for Manatee County

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Port Manatee should be ready for Panamax ships in Manatee County.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore setter Mackenzie Schmucker (3) fires up the team after winning a point against Manatee High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 11, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sophomore sets table for Mustangs volleyball

Mackenzie Schmucker has taken on more responsibility for Lakewood Ranch High in year two

  • East County
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Former B.D. Gullett Elementary School principal Shirin Gibson will take on a new role as the executive director of curriculum and professional learning for the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Former Gullett Elementary principal earns new role with School District of Manatee County

Former Gullett Elementary principal takes on new position for School District of Manatee County

  • East County
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Mill Creek's Chloe Craciun plays with a puzzle after attending story time at the Braden River Library Sept. 4.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

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