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The Myakka City Historical Society's Walter Carlton and Marilyn Coker talk to "major donors" Barbara and Bob Anson about the Myakka City Historic School House project.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2024
Donations inject life into Myakka City Historic School House project

The final $60,000 was raised to finish the community center project in late 2024.

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Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 3, 2024
Town embarks on planning phase with community organization input

Every year, the town of Longboat Key's budget and strategic planning phases begin with a workshop, where community organizations are given the chance to outline their goals.

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A rendering of the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on the campus of SMH-Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2024
$16 million donated to SMH Jellison Cancer Institute

Susan Milman has now given $21 million in support of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

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The new pedestrian hybrid beacon near Bayfront Park.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 2, 2024
Two pedestrian hybrid beacons are now operational on Longboat Key

Two of the hybrid beacons are on the island, one at Bayfront Park over to the beach access and another near Country Club Shores.

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An early concept shows the size of what the enhanced library building could be.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 2, 2024
Commissioners agree on largest reasonable Longboat Key library

An enhanced library would be nearly 10,000 square feet, part of which will need to be funded through private donors.

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Joe and Mary Kay Henson.
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  • April 2, 2024
Giving Challenge nets nearly $580,000 before it starts

Patterson Foundation matches gifts of $100 each to 728 organizations.

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A conceptual drawing of Sarasota’s bayfront with The Bay Master Plan and a new performing arts center in place.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 2, 2024
Bay Park Board divided over arts center architect contract funding

City and county commissioners clash over the release of TIF funds for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect contract.

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The New Pass Groin wrapped up construction in early March 2024.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 2, 2024
New Pass groin tightened to decrease soil erosion

After about four months of work, the project wrapped up structural work at the start of March.

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Lakewood Ranch's Olivia Mikos enjoys her first time fishing during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament in 2023 presented by the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 2, 2024
Blue-green algae concerns in Lake Uihlein postpone fishing tournament

Lakewood Ranch's Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament will take place in October as Lake Uihlein undergoes treatment.

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Parrish man dies after medical episode causes crash in Publix parking lot
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2024
Parrish man dies after medical episode causes crash in Publix parking lot

A 65-year-old man lost control of his car and hit a tree in the Publix parking lot at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 64.

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Cash and Snookie Register
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  • Petra Rivera
  • April 1, 2024
Longboat Kiwanian Winston 'Cash' Register dies at age 88

Register was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key.

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Ashley Nolan and Megan Wenger with the Tidewell Foundation are thankful for the grant Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch member Bob Grepling presented to them for Tidewell Foundation's Blue Butterfly program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club grants help Manatee, Sarasota nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented $130,000 in grants to 26 area nonprofits.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopolous
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2024
Sarasota police officer completes FBI National Academy program

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos becomes the 12th graduate of the advanced training curriculum.

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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 30, 2024
Revised housing project forges ahead at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Plans have changed from condos to townhouses, but Lakeshore will still be built on Rodeo Drive.

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The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 30, 2024
Details in short supply for new Sarasota Performing Arts Center

The group studying the repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hears from the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center CEO but is left with more questions than answers.

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