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The site in question is located behind Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2014
SMR responds to residents' concerns

CEO Rex Jensen says proposed changes to the University Lakes DRI will not adversely affect the character of Lakewood Ranch or create traffic problems on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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Julie Aranibar views losing her board seat as a step backward. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Julie Aranibar: Manatee School Board, District 5

The Manatee County School District incumbent believes stability is necessary as the district rebounds from a period of financial instability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Cantrell served as the director of Manatee Technical Institute from December 1996 to June 2014. She says people told her she ran the operation with an iron fist. “But, I always wear a velvet glove,” she says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Mary Cantrell: Manatee School Board, District 5

The former head of Manatee Technical Institute says she will bolster the morale of teachers and school district employees if elected to the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Ken Marsh: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Long-term planning is Ken Marsh's motivation - for both the Sarasota school district and his personal life.

  • Longboat Key
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  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Bridget Ziegler: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Mother, insurance agent and school board candidate and member, Bridget Ziegler's life is chaotic - which is just how she likes it.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Garden Club members presented Virginia Sanders with a member emeritus title Oct. 2.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Meet Virginia

The island's original tree-hugger gets an honorary title from the Longboat Key Garden Club on her 92nd birthday in recognition of her contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Duncan
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 8, 2014
Duncan reverses decision, seeks third term

The vice mayor says his most compelling reason to run is the town's Comp Plan and code revisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Children's Guardian Fund Honorary Chairpersons Mort and Carol Siegler. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Plymouth Harbor event highlights children's fund

Gianna Hall, a freshman at Sarasota High School, spoke to the crowd Sept. 30, at Plymouth Harbor, about being part of the fund's Guardian Ad Litem program, touching on how the program gives her a sence of normalcy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
High nesting numbers show 2014 turtle power

New nesting activity ended in September with preliminary counts just 10 nests below 2012's record numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers with the International Coastal Cleanup collected 220 pounds of trash Oct. 4, over a span of 4.75 miles on the north end of Longboat Key. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Cleanup crew

Volunteers gathered to clean up the coast at two Saturday morning events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 8, 2014
Critics' Choice

We asked three local critics to weigh in on what shows they're looking forward to most this season. As expected, their must-see picks range from classic to cutting edge.

  • Arts + Culture
"When the experts aren't available, you're the expert," says Steve Patmagrian.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 8, 2014
Steve Patmagrian: Making the Scenes

Talk about the guy behind the scenes - Steve Patmagrian creates the scenes.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Johnson, 70, stands by the boat he uses while volunteering at rowing races for Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA) events at Nathan Benderson Park. Photo by Caleb Motsigner
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Volunteer Bill Johnson helps keep SANCA afloat

The retired CEO and attorney is the go-to guy at Nathan Benderson Park, where he volunteers four days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 8, 2014
Home feature: The Jungle House

Coined 'Villa Selva,' Spanish for 'jungle house,' Don Connelly and Rebecca Saggau's Siesta Key home radiates the ambience of a rainforest resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Fish fry aims to benefit the Historical Society

A $25 ticket gets you fish and other fried fare, two drinks, live music and a chance to help preserve the Key's history.

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