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A section of Legacy Trail will be closed at least until Sept. 12, but trail users can detour the part of the trail.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
Section of Legacy Trail closed until next week

County staff is working to repair a sewer main that has caused overflowing manholes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lennar Homes received unanimous approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday to eliminate plans for a marina from Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour marina eliminated

In place of the marina will sit 100 new townhomes with boat docks for those residences.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Association will participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day September 20.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
SKA to plan more social outings

Siesta Key Association members agreed to look into more social events for members and discussed the upcoming coastal clean-up day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building's rooftop air conditioning units are scheduled for maintenance and repair Saturday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2014
Main Street to close for Hollywood 20 construction

On Saturday, a segment of Main Street will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction work on the roof of the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 movie theater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renegade will play '70s and '80s music from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

As part of First Friday festivities, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will feature live music by Renegade during Music on Main.

  • East County
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Ouvamia Gavrilis laughs with her "Yia Yia," Patricia Jasionowski.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students and their grandparents ate muffins and spent time together during the school's Goodies with Grandparents breakfast, Sept. 5. To also celebrate Grandparents Day, the children gave their family members pictures they crafted during class time.

  • East County
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Donald and Jill Cott
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Batik Exhibit: "Florida's Fascinating Flora" Preview Reception

Batik Exhibit: "Florida's Fascinating Flora" Preview Reception

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG happy hour at Ker's WingHouse

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG happy hour at Ker's WingHouse

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jennifer Matteo, of The Devyn

TWIS Asks: Jennifer Matteo, of The Devyn

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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 4, 2014
Longboat Key Town Commission releases Sept. 8 agenda

Plans for the first regular meeting are in place after the commission's summer hiatus.

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Paul Monaghan and Emily Ott, of the University of Florida, talk with Lakewood Ranch residents about the functions of stormwater ponds.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
Lakewood Ranch residents tasked with stormwater pond education

Lakewood Ranch residents, who make up the community's task force, met Sept. 2 at Town Hall to discuss ways to educate the community on stormwater retention pond.

  • East County
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Lloyd and Debra Hartline drive off in their '67 Shelby Cobra.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

Classic car enthusiasts met Sept. 3 for Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) seeks participants to arrange the letters U, T and C in a unique way and photograph the display for the "Show Off Your UTC" contest.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center seeks photography entries

The Mall at University Town Center seeks submissions for its "Show Off Your UTC" photography contest, which runs through Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
ODA tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team swung past Braden River 186-231 Sept. 3, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Sailors swing past Hurricanes

The Sarasota High boys golf team defeated Manatee 89-99 in a match Sept. 3 that was shortened to five holes due to lightning.

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