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Although just 17, Lakewood Ranch High junior Blaze McMichael has joined the Army Reserves.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2019
Attention! This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army

This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army Reserves as a junior.

  • East County
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During the past two years, Steve Stancel and other city staff members have conducted outreach with stakeholders to explain the rationale behind the proposed narrowing of a segment of Fruitville Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 28, 2019
Controversial Fruitville Road plans resurface

Despite initial pushback, city staff is once again endorsing a proposal to eliminate lanes from a segment of the downtown street.

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Although School Avenue is already blocked off during school days, the school district wants a permanent closure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 28, 2019
Proposed School Avenue closure draws opposition

Residents and Planning Board members criticized a Sarasota County Schools plan to permanently close a road that cuts through Sarasota High.

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GMD and Bay Isles Parkway (41 feet)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat streetlight heights take center stage

Commissioners seek more data on streetlight height before making their final call.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 27, 2019
Mental health scan seeks to transform mental health care in Sarasota County

The scan found that there are over 10,000 untreated youth in the county, costing more than $86 million annually.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Clydesdales deliver 'best day ever' at Sarasota Polo Club

Millie Sica stood bolt upright, a look of shock and bewilderment dancing across her face. Towering above her, a Budweiser Clydesdale sniffed her cap. She giggled while her mom, Melissa Sica, snapped a photo.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Runners chug along at Beer Belly 5k on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The race featured 4 pour stations where racers could choose water, spiked seltzer or — of course — beer.

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The section of 44th Avenue East heading east from Rosedale's back entrance has long been completed but Manatee County is in the design stage for the section going westward to cross Interstate 75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 27, 2019
44th Avenue project advances in Manatee County

Construction set to begin on 6,900-foot long bridge over Manatee River.

  • East County
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Participants at the 2018 Walk for Water carry their buckets.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch cause will hold water at annual event

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch holds Walk for Water event at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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SCSPD Sgt. Steve Kim greets students at Bay Haven & School of Basics Plus. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
Sarasota County Schools Police Department officially announces plans for growth and expansion

Currently, the SCSPD has a total of 28 sworn officers.

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Victim Advocate Coordinator Autumn Roppolo, GAL Child Advocate Manager Lynne Higgins, Sheriff Tom Knight, GAL Director Toni Latortue, GAL Advocate Manager Keith Hammond, Community Affairs Director Kaitlyn Perez, Col. Kurt Hoffman
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
Sheriff Tom Knight named 2019 Community Advocate Of The Year

In 2018, the Sheriff's Office collected more than 1,300 gifts and more than $3,700 in gift cards for GAL in a holiday toy drive.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
School Board to consider a district-wide resolution to not arm teachers

At the March 26 workshop, board members also discussed bringing in officials from other school districts in order to learn more about similar resolutions that have passed elsewhere in the state.

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The inaugural tournament will benefit the foundation's general fund.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation to host inaugural golf tournament

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on March 30.

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Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

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Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

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