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"He wasn't supposed to die," said Joy Kerrivan, holding a picture of her late son, William Rohrer. "He was supposed to grow old." Rohrer died of a drug overdose in October 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Campaign targets drug abuse

Drug Free Manatee begins campaign to fight 'everyone's problem' and share how recovery is possible.

  • East County
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Boss
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Sheriff's Office dog lost in Parrish

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating its police dog, 'Boss.'

  • East County
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Longboat officials clean-up red tide from local canals.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Red tide cleanup bill surpasses $40,000

Longboat's red tide cleanup costs surpass $40,000

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David Simpson, Bob Feller, William Perkins, Nancy Castro, Craig Hazelton and Terry Byce worked together on the renovation.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch village builds a home

Harvest United Methodist Church members combine to renovate Bradenton veteran's home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

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Bem Smith, project manager for Longboat's beach nourishment project, stands on North Shore Road groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Longboat applies for five north-end groins

Longboat Key, groins, erosion, beach nourishment

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Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

  • East County
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Brandi Ezell of SMART accepts a grant for $3,000 from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President Garrett Shinn.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 wishes

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 grants and $83,500 to nonprofits that impact Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

  • East County
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This image shows the projects, which are located east of Lorraine Road and north of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Major Lakewood Ranch projects advance

Planning commission recommends approval of two projects that will build more than 3,000 homes east of Lorraine Road.

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On Sept. 18, Lakewood Ranch High students place flowers at the crash site where a memorial has been erected on State Road 64 and Pope Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch community mourns

Fellow Lakewood Ranch High students, family members recall the special attributes of the two young men lost in the accident on State Road 64.

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Beachplace is one of many nonconforming properties on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 18, 2018
Cops Corner

Longboat Key incident reports for the week of Sept. 20.

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The pool will be closed through Wednesday, at least, the city announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2018
Red tide closes Lido pool

The Lido Beach pool will be closed today and tomorrow because of worsening red tide conditions, the city announced. The beachfront concession stand is also closed.

  • Sarasota
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  • Columnist .
  • September 18, 2018
Observer overlooked critical problems

Lido Pavilion proposal disregards parking needs and violates comprehensive plan standards.

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