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County officials, fire department personnel and officials from Willis A. Smith Construction broke ground on the Apex Road Fire Station.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota County officials break ground on fire station

The fire station is located on Apex Road, near Celery Fields.

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University Park Country Club co-owner John Neal and University Park Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood are pleased Manatee County 12th Judicial District Judge Edward Nicholas approved the issuance of bonds.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2019
Judge OKs University Park Country Club purchase

Manatee County Judge OKs bonds for University Park Country Club purchase.

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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Executive Director Dari Oglesby and Amy Caron carry in a rescued dog.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes homeless dogs from the Bahamas

Dogs left homeless by Hurricane Dorian have found shelter at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2019
Pedestrian killed in U.S. 41 incident, FHP says

Car had green signal as it approached Gulf Gate Drive, report shows.

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The first of three public meetings will be hosted at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2019
Manatee County seeks input on Lakewood Ranch library

Manatee County seeks input on Lakewood Ranch library

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 14, 2019
Riverview High School staff member dismissed after altercation involving student

School district police are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
Braden River Bluegrass Festival draws big crowd to Linger Lodge in Bradenton

Linger Lodge in Manatee County hosts Braden River Bluegrass Festival

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
It's time to play ball in Heritage Harbour

Cal Ripken league opens fall season in Manatee County.

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The new route will be one of six Delta offers out of SRQ in 2020. Photo courtesy Delta Air Lines.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2019
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds seasonal Minneapolis route

Beginning in January, Delta will offer service from SRQ to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.

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Vicki Mann, a former employee of a past bank in this same location, waits outside to say goodbye to her old coworkers. Friday was the last day of operation at Fidelity Bank on Longboat Key. All photos by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 13, 2019
Despite grassroots efforts, Longboat Key's Fidelity bank closes

Ameris/Fidelity withheld details regarding the impetus for closing.

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One of the open houses will be presented from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 23 at Sarasota's Selby Library.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 13, 2019
Sarasota County to host redistricting open houses

There will be five open houses with one in each district.

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Lakewood Ranch High seniors Faith Kurtz and Kaylee Eckelman collect donations from students during lunch. Photo courtesy of Jaime Gutierrez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School helps Hurricane Dorian victims

Lakwood Ranch football benefits Hurricane Dorian victims in Bahamas.

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Survivors in Sync races at Nathan Benderson Park, which will host the 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 12, 2019
SANCA brings major dragon boat racing event to Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park earns the right to host Club Crew World Championships to Sarasota in 2022.

  • East County
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  • Sten Spinella
  • September 12, 2019
Settlement accepted in Longboat Key's short-term rental lawsuit

The defendants admitted to violating town code.

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Lakewood Ranch optometrist Ashley Masuga conducts an eye exam. Masuga will be conducting dozens of eye exams as volunteer at the annual RAM clinic at Manatee Technical College in October.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 12, 2019
RAM clinic a 'reunion' for volunteers

Annual RAM clinic at Manatee Technical College a 'reunion' for volunteers

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