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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 30, 2018
Population fuels spending

Florida's growth is good news.

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Zalan Guilbert, 8, climbs on a rope structure at the Nathan Benderson Park playground. The playground soon will be covered by a shade structure.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 30, 2018
Another improvement comes to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is building a shade canopy over its playground.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 30, 2018
Cops Corner: Clean-up duty

Police reports from around Longboat Key

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Williams Parker plans to stay in its current building until a portion of the 3.3-acre site is developed.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2018
Developer plans revamp of Williams Parker site

A company is preparing to develop a 10-story mixed-use building on the edge of downtown.

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Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

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  • Neighbors
Del Webb's Herman Martinez and his Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters want to place a flag on every lawn in his community.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 30, 2018
Veterans group at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch shows its colors

A veterans group at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch hopes every home in the community will fly the American flag.

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  • Neighbors
Kathy and Larry Goodman honeymooned on Longboat Key in 1968.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2018
Couple visits Longboat Key to keep honeymoon phase alive

Larry and Kathy Goodman first visited Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort in May 1968.

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Harrison Schenerlein, Gregory Jordan, Hayden Dolan Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2018
Future turtle watchers

Three students from Anna Maria Island were awarded summer camp scholarships to Mote from the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

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  • Neighbors
Bindi Schield with her dog Penny. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2018
Bead Bonanza

Bindi Schield and her dog competed at collecting beads at the De Soto Parade. Penny, the dog, won.

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  • Neighbors
Deputy Damon Ackerman, here with Tiyon Calloway and Geland Veillard, ninth-graders, says that most students take a while to warm up with the deputy on campus.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 30, 2018
Manatee school board moves closer to forming district security force nears reality

School board votes June 12 whether to implement 'Guardian' program.

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Superintendent Diana Greene left after serving two years on her four-year contract. John Colon, left, hopes to find a new superintendent who has innovative financial ideas.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 30, 2018
Search for next Manatee superintendent could have local focus

School board members will covet candidates who appear to be long-term leaders.

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Tom Harmer has worked 100 days as Longboat Key's town manager.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 30, 2018
Q&A: 100 days with Harmer on Longboat Key

After 100 work days in office, the Longboat Observer sat down with Town Manager Tom Harmer to discuss his tenure on Longboat Key.

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  • Sammi Fisher
  • May 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 31

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events happening in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton May 31-June 6.

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Whatever solutions that can be devised to head off rising sea levels can also be applied to hurricane surge protection, Tom Freiwald said.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 29, 2018
Longboat group pushes for sea level rise solutions

The Revitalization Task Force sent a letter to island leaders asking for an infrastructure analysis plan about what parts of the island could be impacted by sea level rise.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2018
Braden River names new girls basketball coach

Stephanie Smith will lead the Pirates next season.

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