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Trevor Lovett, Kirsten, Charlene and Bob Schmitt at the Schmitt's home in Summerfield. Photo by Jay Heater
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
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The historical society is racing to raise $70,000 by the end of the year.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Fundraising efforts pull at Longboat wallets

Three major fundraising efforts are raising money for town improvements this summer: the Historical Society, the Longboat Key Foundation and pickleball players

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  • Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Longboat seeks a share of Sarasota county's oil spill restitution

Those funds could come from the county as part of the federal RESTORE act, enacted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
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SMR Farms Citrus Production Manager Stevie John leads a tour through the farms' sod and citrus groves.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County residents get water wiser

Water School touts water conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Retired policeman and guardian Mike Parker said the position is a perfect fit for retirement. He practices with his new firearm during training at the Manatee Gun & Archery Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 1, 2018
Tom Talks: An update from the town manager on island projects and iniatives

The Longboat Observer talks with Town Manager Tom Harmer about the Arts, Cultural and Education Center, Fire Rescue contract negotiations, undergrounding, the one county initiative and north end erosion.

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Sienna and Colton Zwizinksi have just started playing together.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 1, 2018
Hawaiian time in Lakewood Ranch

Sienna Zwizinksi strums ukulele to her own tune.

  • East County
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Colony was developed as a tennis-centric site, and soon earned a reputation as one of the best.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 1, 2018
Colony through the years

A lot has happened on the grounds of the Colony.

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The Golden Gate Point district, located on the waterfront west of downtown, has been a hub for condo development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A nine-story, 20-unit building is slated for the property at 111 Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2018
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Commissioners will not increase the millage rate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 31, 2018
Former Longboat Mayor Rothenberg dies at 92

Lee Rothenberg served as the mayor of Longboat Key during his decades of public service on the island.

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Rick Piccolo, the president of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said more major airlines could be headed to Sarasota in the next year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 27, 2018
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Better deals will land in Sarasota

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Mattie Bedinghaus, Hermione Bedinghaus, Carter Bedinghaus, Princess Bedinghaus, Channing Bedinghaus, Camden Bedinghaus and Dr. Troy Bedinghaus had a good time with the "Batman" theme.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch offers 'Batman' fans a special ride

Lakewood Family Eye Care attracts hundreds of 'Batman' fans to its back-to-school event.

  • East County
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The city provided this image of the artwork that will be installed in the intersection.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 27, 2018
City ready to install roundabout art

Part of the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection will temporarily close Sunday for the addition of a sculpture to the roundabout’s center.

  • Sarasota
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Board members meet once monthly for most of the year at the county's administrative building. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 26, 2018
Manatee County seeks advisory board applicants

Manatee County looks to fill six open seats for Children's Services Advisory Board. Manatee County Commission selects.

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