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The brothers first acquired the Batcopter then expanded their collection. Next, they want Batgirl’s bike.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
POW! Nock brothers channel Batman with collection

These three brothers own the Batcopter, the Batcycle and even the famous Batmobile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

  • East County
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Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.18

East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Sebastian Aguirre.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 09.20.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 09.20.18

  • East County
  • Sports
This image shows the projects, which are located east of Lorraine Road and north of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Major Lakewood Ranch projects advance

Planning commission recommends approval of two projects that will build more than 3,000 homes east of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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Photo courtesy John Revisky
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 19, 2018
Asolo Rep and conservatory adapt Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for today

Asolo Repertory Theatre and FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's New Stages series' latest touring production reimagines Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' for student audiences across Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Danielle Brown & Juan Gil in Ricardo Graziano's Symphony of Sorrows. Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 19, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet plans to raise the barre in upcoming 2018-2019 season

Sarasota Ballet’s 2018-2018 season will feature changes in roles and repertoire to increase the company's standards.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 19, 2018
Critic's Fall Film Picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

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Bernadette Gottschalk, Shelly Van Dusen and Kimberlie Buchanan
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 18, 2018
East Meets West vendors and sponsors mingle

A vender and sponsor-only event was held at The Terrace at Surf Shack on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On Sept. 18, Lakewood Ranch High students place flowers at the crash site where a memorial has been erected on State Road 64 and Pope Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch community mourns

Fellow Lakewood Ranch High students, family members recall the special attributes of the two young men lost in the accident on State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
Beachplace is one of many nonconforming properties on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 18, 2018
Cops Corner

Longboat Key incident reports for the week of Sept. 20.

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The pool will be closed through Wednesday, at least, the city announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2018
Red tide closes Lido pool

The Lido Beach pool will be closed today and tomorrow because of worsening red tide conditions, the city announced. The beachfront concession stand is also closed.

  • Sarasota
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Audrey Heimler, Phyllis Ploener, Rosalyn Fleischer and Sharon Schreiber attended the temple's Rosh Hashanah luncheon at Cafe L'Europe.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 18, 2018
Temple Beth Israel reflects on year to come

Temple Beth Israel is preparing for Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, which beings at sundown on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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