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  • Kat Wingert
  • April 25, 2018
Public records: Preserve our right to know

Florida has among some of the most open records laws in the country. It’s up to all of us to make sure it stays that way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The project would be west of the county’s Gulf Beach Setback Line, which requires approval from the County Commission.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 25, 2018
County considers builder's plan for beachfront home

Siesta Key project seeks use of Beach Access 10 land to serve as driveway.

  • Siesta Key
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One of the plots in the garden is used to donate food to the Stillpoint House of Prayer food bank.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 25, 2018
Community garden might expand in Greenbrook

CDD 4 board members must decide whether to fund the project.

  • East County
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Country Club residents say it is dangerous to make a left off Balmoral Woods Boulevard on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 25, 2018
Intersection concern doesn't stop on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Country Club residents still want a stop sign or other traffic control at Balmoral-Lakewood Ranch Boulevard intersection.

  • East County
  • News
Cooper Vollmer, a six-year-old, participates in riding therapy on his horse, Carly.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 25, 2018
East County nonprofits gear up for Giving Challenge

Donations over a 24-hour period often are crucial to a nonprofit's services.

  • East County
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During the "Back to the Future" workshops, residents can offer ideas, such as what to do with the Premier Sports Campus, now owned by the county.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2018
Future ideas needed now in Manatee County

County sets up workshops to collect feedback on residents' hopes for the future.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earned an "A" rating in one of the nation's most prominent evaluation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 25, 2018
Healthy "A" rating for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Local hospital among 750 in the nation to earn the highest safety rating.

  • East County
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Bob Haskin plays pickleball in Lakewood Ranch. He wants to see a new tournament-caliber facility at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2018
Manatee County considers major pickleball complex in Lakewood Ranch

Premier Sports Campus could be site of 36-court facility.

  • East County
  • News
Jasmine Bautsch, Amarice Holliman and Nicholas Pederson jam out together at their prom.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 25, 2018
Braden River students have a ball at the prom

Bountiful night for Braden River Pirates at their prom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Karen Kay Lyvers vaults over the bar. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pole vaulters explain their success in a unique sport

Two Mustangs have the change to medal in the event at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tony Jacklin and Jack Nicklaus laugh during the 2018 Concession Cup press conference.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2018
Major concession: two legends have big hearts

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 25, 2018
Beware of another scam in Manatee County

Cops Corner — Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan is offering free cancer screenings at SkinSmart in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 25, 2018
Time to be SkinSmart in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Photo by Megan Mahoney Photography
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2018
Brooklynites hatch unique birth plan

Dina and Austin Scherer didn't want to give birth to their son in New York, so they thought of the next best place – Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Susan Mauntel models upcycled jewelry by Fran Nikolich
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2018
Plymouth Harbor celebrates Earth

Residents learned about water usage, energy and recycling at the event.

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