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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High graduates follow their dreams

Lakewood Ranch High students celebrate their graduation at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

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Retired Army Sgt. Dave Daily of Mill Creek is the 2019 Tribute To Heroes Parade grand marshal.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2019
Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

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A body was found behind the Dunkin Donuts in Lakewood Ranch on Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2019
No ID yet on body found in Lakewood Ranch

Female's body was found in vehicle behind Dunkin Donuts in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 17, 2019
Sarasota High graduates sail into the future

The 464 graduates gathered on the field at Charlie Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
Cardinal Mooney Catholic seniors say goodbye to high school days

More than 100 Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors graduated at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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San Marco Plaza, located off Natures Way, has never had an anchor tenant.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza lands anchor tenant

Franchise swim school plans to operate in an 8,500-square-foot location on Natures Way.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 17, 2019
County identifies several funding priorities at budget workshop

The workshop primarily involved budget updates and reports from various Sarasota County departmental leaders.

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Margaret Good holds one of the mosaics she commissioned .
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 17, 2019
Rep. Margaret Good commissions piece by Oak Park School students

The state representative commissioned a mosaic of the Florida state seal.

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Rev. James Golden represents District 5 for the School Board of Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 17, 2019
East Bradenton school board member modifies meeting schedule

James Golden has changed dates for two Constituent Contact Meetings in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Nancy Shapiro spotted the baby ospreys Orville and Wilbur from her Beau Ciel condo terrace on Sunday. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
A Mother's Day surprise: Baby ospreys strike up conversation

One Sarasota resident spent Mother's Day photographing baby ospreys from her terrace.

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Korean War Veterans march down Main Street during the 2017 Memorial Day Parade.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
What to do in Sarasota on Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few events to attend Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died in military service.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 17, 2019
A walk in the park: Joan M. Durante Park

Walk with us through the Longboat Key's parks and other outdoor attractions.

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Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital is moving non-clinical workers into the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building, left, while the parcel across Main Street is for sale. Photo courtesy SVN Lotus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 17, 2019
Are big changes in store for mid-Main Street?

Two key parcels could help revitalize a quieter part of downtown.

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English as a second language students gather for a picture together before separating into their academies.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2019
Braden River graduates sail toward future

Braden River High graduates Class of 2019.

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