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The Sarasota County Administration buildings will be one of several closed facilities.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 21, 2019
Sarasota County announces Memorial Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed.

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Both opponents and supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra's proposal packed the commission chambers at City Hall on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 21, 2019
City Commission rejects orchestra's Payne Park vision

Although the Sarasota Orchestra said it was the only viable site in the city, the commission ruled out using the park property for a music hall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 20, 2019
9-year-old struck and killed on way to Sarasota school

The boy was a third grade student at Brentwood Elementary School.

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Ninety-five-year-old Robert Kanter, who earned a purple heart with the 101st Airborne Division in World War II, was honored with a float sponsored by his son, Lakewood Ranch Dental owner Michael Kanter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 20, 2019
East County embraces its heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Fallen soldiers, veterans and current military members are center stage at annual Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High graduates follow their dreams

Lakewood Ranch High students celebrate their graduation at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

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Retired Army Sgt. Dave Daily of Mill Creek is the 2019 Tribute To Heroes Parade grand marshal.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2019
Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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A body was found behind the Dunkin Donuts in Lakewood Ranch on Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2019
No ID yet on body found in Lakewood Ranch

Female's body was found in vehicle behind Dunkin Donuts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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San Marco Plaza, located off Natures Way, has never had an anchor tenant.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza lands anchor tenant

Franchise swim school plans to operate in an 8,500-square-foot location on Natures Way.

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 17, 2019
County identifies several funding priorities at budget workshop

The workshop primarily involved budget updates and reports from various Sarasota County departmental leaders.

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Rev. James Golden represents District 5 for the School Board of Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 17, 2019
East Bradenton school board member modifies meeting schedule

James Golden has changed dates for two Constituent Contact Meetings in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital is moving non-clinical workers into the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building, left, while the parcel across Main Street is for sale. Photo courtesy SVN Lotus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 17, 2019
Are big changes in store for mid-Main Street?

Two key parcels could help revitalize a quieter part of downtown.

  • Sarasota
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English as a second language students gather for a picture together before separating into their academies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2019
Braden River graduates sail toward future

Braden River High graduates Class of 2019.

  • East County
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Tanks in Mote Marine's new Science Education Aquarium will hold more than 1 million gallons of water.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2019
Mote Marine picks builders for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch builder Willis Smith and its partner, Orlando's Whiting-Turner, get contract to build an iconic structure.

  • East County
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The future Waterside Place project fronts a 1-mile long lake and will have a mix of shopping, restaurants and apartments. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2019
New Asian restaurant headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

New Asian restaurant, Kore, headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 16, 2019
Report on Longboat fatal crash concludes driver, cyclist share responsibility

New York bicycle rider was killed in crash with parked truck on Gulf of Mexico Drive in April.

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