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Project renderings show landscaped islands punctuated by large trees on the approach to and leaving intersections along Ringling Boulevard, providing a physical separation between motor vehicles and bikes.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 23, 2022
Complete street project on Ringling Boulevard begins this week

Reducing Ringling Boulevard to two lanes will allow for protected bicycle lanes and connect Legacy Trail from Payne Park to the downtown core.

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Ziana Flores performs inside the Globe of Death.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 23, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students rewarded with thrill show

Stunt group The Fearless Flores performed at the school as a reward to students who had met at least 75% of their academic goals.

  • East County
  • Schools
Islands West, one of the tallest buildings on the island, is among 39 town condominiums built in the 1970s.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2022
Longboat ready to move ahead on condo safety if Tallahassee doesn't

The topic is expected to be raised this week during a Legislature special session in Tallahassee.

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Dale Hooey at the organ in 2021. File photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 23, 2022
All Angels organist retires on Longboat Key

Dale Hooey had been playing services for the church for 16 years.

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  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School students speak with Maribeth Phillips, the president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, about the need for donations and hunger statistics in Manatee County.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High students raise $2,500 to feed the hungry

LRHS ceramics students provided funds to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee that will pay for 2,500 meals to area families.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2022
Body of missing swimmer found off Longboat Key

24-year-old woman disappeared from Lido Beach on Saturday evening, police said.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans at Tribute to Heroes Parade

Tribute to Heroes Parade returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch after a two-year absence.

  • East County
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ODA baseball (20-8) will play North Florida Christian (21-5) at 1 p.m. Monday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers in a FHSAA Class 2A state semifinal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2022
ODA baseball, Lakewood Ranch High softball headed to state tournament

The Thunder will play Monday in Fort Myers while the Mustangs will play Friday in Clermont.

  • East County
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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • May 22, 2022
Graduation 2022: Booker High

The Booker HS Class of 2022 received their diplomas and walked into the future on Saturday afternoon.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2022
Braden River High graduates shine in many ways at graduation

Stoles, medals and cords show graduates' accomplishments in ceremony at LECOM Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2022
Emotional farewell to Lakewood Ranch High graduates

Rain delays graduation a day at LECOM Park in Bradenton, so seniors are primed for their big day.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2022
Graduation 2022: Sarasota High

School officials watching the weather moved ceremony up an hour as graduates walk the stage.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2022
Graduation 2022: Riverview High

About 600 seniors accept diplomas before hearing a classmate's address, urging them to "Keep. On. Climbing."

  • Sarasota
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Michael Garey, John Wild and Jo Bell
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 20, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key nets about $1,600 on short-notice event

The club put together a brunch for its 50th anniversary to replace the old pancake breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kylie Wilson and Rosemary Kramer order food from The Maine Line.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 20, 2022
Whitney Plaza on Longboat Key hosts Claws for a Cause

Businesses in the north-end plaza partnered to donate money to the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

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