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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Tipsy woman objects to being denied a seat in Lakewood Ranch

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  • East County
  • Cops Corner
East County resident Rose Craycraft covers second base as Tyler Schultes advances during a Chicago-style softball game at Fruitville Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
More recreational sports on deck in Manatee County?

County says more recreational sports facilities coming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota elections chief building team of pollworkers

Orientation sessions begin April 23 for paid positions.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River senior Kyle Krage has earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River High senior headed to West Point

Kyle Krage will get the discipline he craves at the U.S. Military Academy.

  • East County
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Braden River senior Sydney Jaco prepares to serve.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River beach volleyball makes history

The Pirates are headed to the state tournament in the program's inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-owners Colleen Collandra andJeff Daly stand with employees on April 1, 2018.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Cheers to four years

Longbeach Cafe opened on April 2, 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is excited to apply her business and government experience at the state level.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Local politician has 'more to do'

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces intention to run for the Florida House.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Rare bird flies high over Lakewood Ranch area

River Club resident loves swallowtail kites, no strings attached.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greg Hebert of Wildlife Inc, and David Novak with Clark Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Match made in Harbourside heaven

Clark and Greta, Longboat Key's newest mating pair, are settling into their new home on the Harbourside Golf Course after testing David Novak and other volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alahna Smith (left) and Isabelle Cooke (right) have fun finding the hidden eggs. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Easter Eggstravaganza

Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter sunrise service and egg hunt on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat Police warn residents about boat-theft ring

Longboat Police Department has reason to believe that locals could be at risk of having their boats stolen from their lifts.

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The town's contractors dug a hole under the Longboat Pass Bridge in 2014 that caused $750,000 in damages.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Court finds Longboat immune from Longboat Pass lawsuit

The town had been sued for $750,000 when its contractors damaged the Longboat Pass bridge in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Gelety, left, and Wayne Natt
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Motion to dismiss Longboat forfeiture case denied

The 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied Wayne Natt's motion to dismiss a case in which Longboat Key Police Department seeks to take his Cedars Court condo.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat leaders support more pickleball courts

The town commission agreed last week with the town staff's recommendation to add more public pickleball courts to the island

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Unicorp President Chuck Whittall has offered to purchase all units at the Colony by the end of the week.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Unicorp offers to buy all Colony units

The developer has offered to purchase every unit at the Colony by the end of the week.

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