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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2014
The man with a plan

On the heels of completing his 10,000th home, Pat Neal remains focused on building out Lakewood Ranch, and doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon.

  • East County
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Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
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The group of retired U.S. military officials met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bottom right, and other Israeli officials. Courtesy photos
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 3, 2014
LBK resident meets Israeli prime minister

Rear Adm. Steve Branham and his wife, Susan Phillips, recently traveled to Israel with a group of military retirees.

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The Modena has 4,228 square feet of space, four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2014
Business Briefs

Homebuilder sets new roof for pricing; Orchid nursery to host open house; Community Haven expands Haven Industries program

  • East County
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The Rev. Norman and Joan Pritchard. File photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 3, 2014
Christ Church names new pastor

The Rev. Norman Pritchard will lead the nine-year-old congregation after 18 years at a Michigan church. He takes the pulpit Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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This is the first gun turn-in since April 2011. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has received 380 firearms from gun turn-ins.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 3, 2014
Sheriff's Office to hold gun turn-in

Two hundred thirty-two firearms were reported stolen last year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 3, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Beach Residences unit sells for full $3.7 million asking price; SAR, MAR consider merger

  • Longboat Key
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Best of: Asian fusion blends the best of all worlds
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 3, 2014
Best of: Asian fusion blends the best of all worlds

In Sarasota restaurants featuring Asian fusion abound.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve and Catherine Price will open a second Harvest United Methodist Church 17 years after they opened their first church. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 3, 2014
Church to open second location

Seventeen years after launching Harvest United Methodist Church in East Manatee, the congregation is expanding to the west.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 3, 2014
Suspects steal belongings, attempt to burglarize home

It's one thing to have your personal belongings stolen from your locker, but it's another nightmare altogether when the suspects who stole your belongings try to break into your home that same day.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy's new $5 million facility will house the Dick Vitale Family Student Center and Dart Foundation STEM Center. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 3, 2014
Building STEMs from hopes of college preparation

The Out-of-Door Academy gives middle and high school students a glimpse of college-level thinking with new facility.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2014
SMR firms up a new athletic center design

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to renovate and expand center with a $2.3 million project.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 3, 2014
Primary election: How Longboat voted

The following are vote totals for Longboat Key in the Sarasota and Manatee County precincts for the Aug. 26 primary election.

  • Longboat Key
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Shannon Snyder tendered his resignation to run for an open County Commission seat. Commissioners discussed the possibility of reappointing him following his forthcoming resignation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 2, 2014
Commission balks at proposed Snyder appointment

A proposal to appoint Shannon Snyder to fill the commission seat from which he is resigning drew ire at tonight's City Commission meeting.

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As more families head to East County to fill new housing developments, area schools are gearing up to support the extra heads in classrooms.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 2, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee County School District welcomes 1,200 more students compared to a year ago.

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