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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat residents blast unfinished plan for new streetlights

Residents pan notion of 45-foot tall streetlights but town leaders say heights are maximum estimates, studies are coming and no decisions have been made.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 6, 2019
Before Longboat bridge work begins, workers must step up to bat

Longboat Pass bridge work to begin in May

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals against Fleming Island High.

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Jack Kelley remains in the intensive care unit of Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a car accident Feb. 28.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 6, 2019
Community rallies around former Lakewood Ranch basketball star

The community rallies around former Lakewood Ranch basketball star Jack Kelley.

  • East County
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Junior Lakewood Ranch High first baseman/outfielder Avery Goelz, here celebrating a home run against Manatee High
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 6, 2019
Grand-slam talent on Lakewood Ranch softball team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes this budget cycle commissioners will prioritize extending Lena Road so it connects between state roads 70 and 64 .
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2019
Commissioners form a $7 million shopping list in Manatee County

Failed Homestead Exemption increase leads to $7 million in unexpected funds for county.

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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby smiles as he unloads a van full of 55 puppies taken from two shelters and two rescuers in Georgia. Nate's will find the animals homes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2019
Nate's Honor expansion takes off

Groundbreaking on $8 million project set for this month.

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Terry Griffin was 76.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Author Terry Griffin dies at 76

Griffin died on Feb. 21. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.

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Tara Golf and Country Club resident Martha Brandon flips through old photos with friends at Tara over the last 30 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2019
Tara Golf and Country Club celebrates 30 years of family

Anniversary celebration includes tournaments, a dinner dance and fireworks.

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Easton Nock with Bradenton police officers Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Best birthday surprise ever

Easton Nock was visited by some of his heroes during his fourth birthday party.

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Principal Bill Stenger is known for his caring attitude, attention to details and high expectations.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2019
Willis Elemetary leader had great principles

After 14 years, Principal Bill Stenger will retire.

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Tina Dyott and Suzette Bingham are a mother-daughter duo who volunteer. Dyott lives out of state but makes time to volunteer for the two months she's in town.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
St. Armands group quilts for good cause

Every Monday, a group of volunteers sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief. In 2018, they made 220.

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The city will distribute more than 15,000 carts to residents in March. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2019
City distributes new recycling bins

Beginning next month, the city will start a single-stream recycling program — with new wheeled carts for residents to place their waste in.

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The Rev. David, Elijah, Ethan and Christi Marshall. Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
All Angels welcomes new priest

The Rev. David Marshall began his post on March 5. His first service will be on Sunday, March 10.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Master of the arts

Longboater Andy Maass served as the juror during the 49th Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa.

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