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Tyson Green uses the self-loader truck to clean up trees on the Red Cross grounds in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2016
Red Cross receives Arbor Day gift

Green's Tree and Landscape Maintenance does charity work at Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Fatal accident at University Parkway and Miramar Way.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man dies in University Parkway auto accident

Passenger seriously injured in one-car crash at University Parkway and Miramar Way

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 29, 2016
Weekend Best Bet: BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton's DaVinci Faire

The fun, family-friendly conference will explore science and technology.

  • East County
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Town Manager Dave Bullock inspects two groins Dec. 17 that were installed last year to hold sand at the north end of the Island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2016
Bid protest affects Longboat Key beach project

Bid protest may hold up Longboat Key beach project

  • Longboat Key
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Mike Snyder, Dan Snyder, Ron Milton and Bill Chapman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2016
SMHF 15th Anniversary Celebration Golf Tournament Sponsor Party

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation hosted a Sponsor Party on Thursday, April 28 for its 15th Anniversary Celebration Golf Tournament. The exclusive sponsor reception was hosted at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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The first annual Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Thursday, April 28.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2016
Garden to Plate Wine Dinner at Selby

More than 100 guests attended Garden to Plate Wine Dinner at Selby Gardens on Thursday, April 28. Nora and Billy Johnson along with Jenny and Ken Pendery hosted the first annual dinner.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2016
Tara boasts bocce bash

Residents enjoy a monthly post-bocce meal together.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John and Sandra Chrzczonowski with their grandson and Sarasota High School junior Austin.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota County Schools awards most improved students

Students who improved academically and in behavior are rewarded for their efforts.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Blackketter
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2016
SANCA president and CEO resigns

Paul Blackketter steps down after seven years developing Nathan Benderson Park into top rowing facility.

  • East County
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Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.

  • Sarasota
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Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 28

Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.

  • East County
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Donna Harrison submitted this photo of a peaceful evening at Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 28

Donna Harrison submitted this photo of a peaceful evening at Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tara Boulevard currently dead-ends in the River Place community at the Braden River.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 28, 2016
Tara Boulevard residents gather support for bridge over Braden River

Members say residents shouldn’t be using I-75 for local travel.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2016
Moore’s Stone Crab demolition begins on Longboat

Owners of the Shore on Longboat Key have contractors tearing apart the restaurant, making way for a new name on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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