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  • By Zara Barrie
  • May 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Triple the Style

Factory Girl: Triple the Style

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Alex Lathan and Lauren McDaniel share a laugh during the ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High School Graduation

Students of the Lakewood Ranch High School Class of 2014 adjusted their tassels and took as many pictures as possible to remember their graduation ceremony, held May 30, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Luis Camarillo and Blake Taylor
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors graduated Friday, May 30, on the high school's football field. Despite the weather, families gathered to celebrate the class' achievement. Senior Mirriam Barrera's family brought orange and white balloons to show their support. 'We wish her the best of luck,' says brother Omar Barrera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2014
City Commission to discuss noise ordinance

On Monday, the city will once again consider revising its sound regulations in an attempt to clarify rules and address complaints from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Sultana is the architect for Park Residences of Lido Key. (Courtesy Realtor.com)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 30, 2014
New 18-unit condo planned for Lido Key

Patrick DiPinto has plans to develop Park Residences of Lido Key on a Taft Drive parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The students protested throughout the school grounds.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista Peace Walk

Alta Vista Elementary School's fifth graders dressed up for Flashback to the 1970s Friday, May 30. The day-long event invited students to relive the '70s with tie-dyed shirts, bead necklaces and a peace protest through the cafeteria. The students have been learning about the decade by reading the 1977 fiction 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. After the peace walk, students winded down by watching the film adaptation of the book.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Art Deco concept was one of two options presented at Thursday's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2014
VIDEO: Engineers present new lift station renderings

At a public meeting last night, city staff and the engineering team in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project discussed the design of the structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benjamin Cristogoli and Jacob Todd make bead necklaces.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Beach Bash

Southside Elementary School first grade students celebrated summer with a Beach Bash Thursday, May 29. The nine classes spent their morning in Hawaiian attire as they participated in fun activities such as learning the luau, the Japanese art of Gyotaku and making seashell necklaces.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 8,600 square foot home was built in 2008, and includes six bedrooms and six bathrooms, a patio, swimming pool and dock.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 30, 2014
Siesta Key home sells for $10.25 million

The gulf front estate at 4300 Higel Ave. becomes the highest-selling residential property on the barrier island since February 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meeting will be held at the commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2014
Administrator to share budget plan

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker will share his budget plan for the next fiscal year Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2014
Parrish woman dies in car crash

A traffic accident on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Thursday ended the life of 74-year-old Vivian Rawls, of Parrish.

  • East County
  • News
The majority of the commission made it known last week they want to keep the town tax rate flat at 2.0760 mills.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 30, 2014
Preliminary budget keeps tax rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff must cut services and expenses to make up an estimated $900,000 shortfall in the 2014-15 town budget.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2014
After inaugural year, Inspiration Academy reflects on mentorship

After inaugural year, Inspiration Academy reflects on mentorship

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John Wojtyna, Aqua Plumbing and Air, Gail Loefgren, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, and Lissy LaFlamme, Wagner Realty
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Card Swap

Wagner Realty hosted a Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce card swap May 29, at its location in the Centre Shops. The event gave professionals a chance to network with local businesses in a casual environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selah Freedom’s Pamela Sennott, Elizabeth Fisher and Connie Rose
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selah Freedom's Party with a Purpose

Selah Freedom hosted Party with a Purpose, an event to educate the public on the non-profit's mission, May 29, at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens. Attendees heard from Elizabeth Fisher, co-founder of Selah Freedom, and Connie Rose, a sex-trafficking survivor who shared her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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