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Peggy Christ and her German shepherd Nicky hang out on her riverside patio. Christ has lived on the Braden River for 30 years.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2016
Fairytale prom delights

Lakewood Ranch High School students celebrated prom April 29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lynn Larson fought hard for a crosswalk at Country Club Shores.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2016
Longboat residents rally to save crosswalk

Ahead of a Town Commission meeting Monday, Country Club Shores owners have asked commissioners to keep at least one of the controversial traffic features.

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Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

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Courtesy photo. Amy Esper, Michelle Brown and Lynn Brown.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
First Presbyterian tends to First Roots fundraiser

The First Presbyterian Preschool hosts the First Roots fundraiser.

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Lindsay Adam, Vincente and Samuel Zegers with Jen King-Elliot and Vivian Elliot
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 29, 2016
Alta Vista neighbors picnic in the shade

The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association hosts a picnic for neighbors at Concordia Lutheran Church.

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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.

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Fatal accident at University Parkway and Miramar Way.
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  • 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

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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
  • News
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

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Mike Snyder, Dan Snyder, Ron Milton and Bill Chapman
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  • 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.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2016
Tara boasts bocce bash

Residents enjoy a monthly post-bocce meal together.

  • East County
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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.

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