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Tatum Browne says that her favorite element is floor exercise because of the tumbling she gets to do.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Vault to notoriety in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook 6-year-old earns honor recognizing her gymnastic potential. AND Fifty girls nationally earn the TOPs Diamond Team designation in the 7-year-old class.

  • East County
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The preliminary designs for the St. Armands Circle bathroom structures rely on a modern style.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2018
City moves forward with St. Armands bathrooms

St. Armands Circle stakeholders got the commission’s blessing to advance design work, but questions remain about maintenance costs.

  • Sarasota
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Jalen Fredericks applies the tourniquet to volunteer Shawna Toccalino.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Students 'stop the bleed' at Lakewood Ranch High School

Lakewood Ranch High students learn how to react in an emergency situation.

  • East County
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Kristen and Brady Chapman, of GreyHawk Landing, review proposed attendance zone options for the new North River High School. They eventually won the battle to keep their children zoned for Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Advisory committee remains stalled in Manatee County

GreyHawk resident hopes school board unleashes financial advisory committee soon.

  • East County
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Stephanie Claussen, owner of Stef’s Stuff, a high-end consignment shop in Longboat, said she blames the national publicity that red tide has received.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat merchants say red tide wrecked late-summer business

Even though August and September are normally slow, the red tide has severely impacted Longboat businesses.

  • Longboat Key
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Buddy Noah Henry gives instruction to TOPSoccer player Anthony Marchione.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Crews dump dead fish and debris collected along the shores at Palma Sola Boulevard, during a recent red tide cleanup event. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Dead fish count mounts in Manatee County landfill

Lena Road Landfill has buried 241 tons of dead fish and debris due to red tide.

  • East County
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Lake Club's Susan Beck volunteers at the Tot Shabbat program with her daughter, Josie, as they prepare for High Holy Days.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents

Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
The Short Academy keeps ball moving

Tennis enthusiast keeps Dick Eagan’s brainchild going, making it easy for fellow fans of the game to find matches and a bit of fellowship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store, helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
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LECOM dental student Mary Moore completes a dental exam on U.S. Coast Guard veteran Eric Davis as fellow student Phennatda Polpornvitoon, behind, documents findings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Goodwill, LECOM partner for dental awareness

Outreach clinics will make affordable dental care available to the community.

  • East County
  • News
High tides have eroded the beach to the point that the enscarpment – a steep embankment left in the sand dune by beach erosion – has eroded to the base of the southernmost groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat

Longboat starts north end beach renourishment

  • Longboat Key
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Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District originally envisioned a sign extending over Main Street as an entry point into downtown, though the group is now interested in considering a variety of options for the scale of any project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
Longboat to hold budget hearing

Commission returns from summer break and will hold budget hearing

  • Longboat Key
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