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  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota organizations to feed families amid school closures

What coronavirus school closures means for Sarasota students.

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The service at Christ Church was live streamed on March 15 and will be for the foreseeable future.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2020
Longboaters make adjustments

Residents, businesses and town leaders gear up to face coronavirus' changes and challenges.

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The first phase of The Bay Sarasota project would be largely located north of Boulevard of the Arts, though a segment of the public park property would be located on the south end of the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2020
The Bay criticizes resident opponents of park project

As condo residents argue against elements of the bayfront proposal, the planning group is rejecting the merit of the critiques.

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Shamrock Pub hosted customers for one last afternoon Tuesday, March 17 before closing to comply with a state order.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2020
Restaurants, bars face uneasy future during COVID-19 response

Businesses and workers are facing a daunting question: How do you balance public health concerns with the need to continue to earn a livelihood?

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Plymouth Harbor’s COVID-19 leadership team meets Monday, March 16 to discuss the latest plans related to combatting the spread of the disease.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2020
Retirement communities work to protect residents

Screening visitors and halting group activities are two of the steps Plymouth Harbor leadership has taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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  • Mark Bergin
  • March 19, 2020
Longboat Key's Publix store puts customer limit on water, toilet paper

Longboat Key's Publix store uses a third-party service called Instacart to deliver groceries to customers.

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Brian Jones sorts cows to demonstrate a talent featured in the Ranch Rodeo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 18, 2020
Coronavirus postpones Ranch Rodeo in Palmetto

Manatee County Cattlemen's Association sees its Ranch Rodeo postponed.

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A Life Story Foundation founder Kevin Swan was amazed by the generosity exhibited at Cirque to Cure to support ALS research.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 18, 2020
Coronavirus affects health of nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch area

Coronavirus affects health of nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch area.

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No more spring sports? It is a possibility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2020
FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Wednesday has confirmed a death from the coronavirus.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center confirms patient who died tested positive for coronavirus

Patient who died at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center tested positive for coronavirus.

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Seniors Sabrina Herrera, Benjamin French, Justin Feroze, Tess Zambella, Nicolas Wiggington, Marina Herrera and Marribel Contreras enjoy their final JROTC regional championship. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 18, 2020
Pirates build on winning legacy

Braden River High's JROTC drill team wins fourth consecutive regional championship

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Braden River Elementary School nurse Nicole Wells and her daughter Penny, a kindergartner, sing a hand washing song to the tune of "Wheels on the Bus" while washing their hands. The Wells will not return to school until April 15.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area will get education in the online world due to the coronavirus

Coronavirus sends schools, businesses, social events to the online world.

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William H. Bashaw Elementary School third graders Evan Michel, Tyson Kelsey and Margaret Westlake pet Dorothy the heifer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 18, 2020
FFA members butter up students in East County

Bashaw Elementary students receive agriculture lessons from Braden River High's FFA

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat voters dig plan to finance beach projects

Gulfside and Bayside voters in both counties approve borrowing plan to launch renourishment, groins and more.

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Girl Scouts Reese Gurski, Talia Giangrante, Riley Duncan, Kylee Francies and Alice Barr worked with others in their troop on a beautification project at Braden River Elementary School to earn their Bronze Award.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 18, 2020
Girl Scout project brightens school in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scout Troop 701 to earn Bronze Award for beautification project at Braden River Elementary

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