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Volunteers Kaylynn Low and Lisa Johnson collect sea life from the bay at last year's survey
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 7, 2019
County to host fifth annual Seagrass Survey

The event will take place at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
All 'powered up' at Lakewood Ranch area church

Oasis Church holds game-themed VBS.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2019
Commission OKs map changes in Lakewood Ranch

Rental homes on horizon off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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Even during the fall and winter, town officials recommend keeping fertilizer 10 feet from waterways.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 6, 2019
Town's rainy-season fertilizer restrictions in effect

Longboat Key's rules apply from June 1 through Sept. 30.

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Kierra Hutson paints a ceramic aquarium decoration at World Oceans Day on June 3, 2017, at Mote Aquarium. File Photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 6, 2019
Sarasota organizations to host World Oceans Day celebrations

Mote Marine Lab and various others will hold beach cleanups, show documentaries and offer informational activities through the day.

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Sheriff Tom Knight was first elected in 2008. Photo Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 6, 2019
Knight announces final term as Sarasota sheriff

First elected in 2008, county's 10th chief law-enforcement officer's term expires in January 2021.

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Milan Brkich
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 6, 2019
Longboat Key signs magistrate for code enforcement

Retired lawyer served Sarasota as assistant county attorney for 17 years.

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City staff has prepared conceptual renderings for what "activated" parks might look like, as seen in this image depicting Shenandoah Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 6, 2019
Parks master plan faces funding questions

The commission applauded staff’s vision for rehabilitating and improving parks citywide, but stopped short of making a long-term commitment.

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Selby Gardens has defended the height of a proposed parking garage incorporated into its campus master plan. Image courtesy Selby Gardens.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 6, 2019
Standoff takes shape on Selby Gardens plans

Selby Gardens is confident its proposed master plan will be good for the entire city. Nearby residents are preparing to make the case against the project.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 5, 2019
Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward

The event, initially confirmed in February, was held from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Riverview High School’s on June 5.

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Dr. Stephanie Peabody will oversee the Brain Health Study at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • June 5, 2019
Experts predict brain study in Lakewood Ranch could mimic success of Framingham Heart Study

Experts predict brain study in Lakewood Ranch could mimic success of Framingham Heart Study.

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Ed McCrane, Steve Litschauer and Joby Smith answer residents' questions.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 5, 2019
Disaster experts urge Longboaters to learn from Hurricane Michael's devastation

Bay County's emergency management director says a lot of what happened in Mexico Beach in 2018 could happen here.

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Pat Neal said his Neal Communities is focusing on family home sales in Indigo more than ever before in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

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Dorian, Samantha and Steve Drouin at Braden River's graduation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Braden River High School graduate earns invitation to U.S. Naval Academy

Samantha Drouin wants to make a difference at the U.S. Naval Academy, and perhaps someday as a politician.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch 5-year-old Charlotte Wells has her toenails painted by cosmetologist Aubrie Stevens.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Sirius primping at Sunshine Kids event in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch spa owner Karen Medford provides a special pampering event for the Sunshine Kids at Sirius Spa

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