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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kenn Watson checks for information updates while on scene, parked in parking area of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Starbucks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Jogger dies in Lakewood Ranch crash

A 74-year-old female was hit while crossing Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
New neighborhood beat in Lakewood Ranch's Indigo

'The Blue Pelicans' connect with music and friends in the new and thriving community.

  • East County
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John Weber, 58, has qualified as a candidate for the Town Commission's District three seat.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

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Longboat Key is split almost in half by a county line established in 1921, more than 30 years before the town incorporated.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat proposes one-county initiative to Sarasota commissioners

About one third of Longboat Key residents pay more property taxes without any benefit, town manager says.

  • Longboat Key
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The latest rendering of the proposed structure for the site of the former Colony, courtesy of Unicorp National Developments, Inc.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Colony Association, Whittall redo agreement

Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association negotiated a new with Unicorp National Developments, Inc., to overcome "impasse," association says.

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The city is hoping to improve on the parking meters that drew significant public backlash when they were installed in 2011.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2017
City showcases parking meters on St. Armands

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, the city is inviting residents to test different models of parking meters ahead of a paid parking program on St. Armands Circle.

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Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irina LaRose tries to tame Sue Reese's clown hair. Photo courtesy of Sue Reese
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Hairy Halloween

Sue Reese celebrated Halloween by playing a trick on Design 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Ed Bachtle and Whitfield Estates' Wendy Hacker want the opportunity to buy solar panels at a reduced rate, if the deal proves good for their households.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Burde had a living wall installed on her patio in April.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Living walls grow smooth aesthetic

Living walls, or vertical gardens, can not only create a pleasing aesthetic but can also help insulation efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
To celebrate his milestone birthday, Shapiro attended a Caymus wine dinner at Harry’s Continental Kitchens with his son, Tom.Â
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Happy Birthday, Sam!

The local philanthropist turned 99 at the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters deliver critical patients to a pre-HAZMAT area so they can be rinsed of chemicals from a chlorine bomb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
East County first responders ready to slam terror

Operation Inshore Slam prepares first responders for the worst.

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Parks planning officials say acquisition of the Premier site would give the county enough space to create a regional destination more like it has at G.T. Bray Park in west Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Premier Sports Campus would be 'perfect fit' for East County

Manatee County's acquisition of Premier could provide home for a park.

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