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A display of a variety of Madagascar periwinkle are planted in the shape of daisy flowers overlook Sarasota Bay as part of the garden's exhibit on Andy Warhol.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Selby makes list of top 10 botanical gardens in U.S.

USA Today’s list showcases 10 “smaller and lesser-known” botanical gardens around the country.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Director Keith Pandeloglou and USF professor Donald Wood are excited to host the new event.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Tasteful experience coming to Lakewood Ranch

New event highlights culinary delights in Lakewood Ranch.

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Monk parakeets fly back home to their nest on Midnight Pass Road.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Little green visitors make cheep homes on Siesta Key

Parakeets have been around for years, but their presence still charms residents and confounds utility companies.

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Sarasota's River and Alex Ross play with hockey sticks at the Watch Party last year.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 4, 2018
Watch Party warm-up at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Youth ball hockey tournament debuts before Lighting Watch Party.

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Jaymie and Tommy Klauber, shown at the 10-year anniversary of their restaurant on Nov. 1, closed their Polo Grill & Bar on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch closes

The catering side of the business will remain open through May.

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According to Sarasota Fire Chief Michael Regnier, the ban will remain in effect until weather conditions change.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota County bans recreational burning

Dry weather drives up brushfire risk, fire chief says.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Elks deliver perfect therapy

Lakewood Ranch Rotary presents $117,600 in grants

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Beth Stub, Betsy Hinkley, Jane Benace, Joanne Bouda, Jean Driver, Lynne Sheal, Mary Jane Diaz and Donna Guess share a laugh as they hold up the blankets they made for the Florida Cancer Specialist hospital.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 4, 2018
Wrapped up in a cause in Bradenton

Tara quilters give back after one member's battle with cancer.

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East County resident Rose Craycraft covers second base as Tyler Schultes advances during a Chicago-style softball game at Fruitville Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
More recreational sports on deck in Manatee County?

County says more recreational sports facilities coming to Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota elections chief building team of pollworkers

Orientation sessions begin April 23 for paid positions.

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Braden River senior Kyle Krage has earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River High senior headed to West Point

Kyle Krage will get the discipline he craves at the U.S. Military Academy.

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Lakewood Ranch resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is excited to apply her business and government experience at the state level.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Local politician has 'more to do'

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces intention to run for the Florida House.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat Police warn residents about boat-theft ring

Longboat Police Department has reason to believe that locals could be at risk of having their boats stolen from their lifts.

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The town's contractors dug a hole under the Longboat Pass Bridge in 2014 that caused $750,000 in damages.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Court finds Longboat immune from Longboat Pass lawsuit

The town had been sued for $750,000 when its contractors damaged the Longboat Pass bridge in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Gelety, left, and Wayne Natt
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 4, 2018
Motion to dismiss Longboat forfeiture case denied

The 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied Wayne Natt's motion to dismiss a case in which Longboat Key Police Department seeks to take his Cedars Court condo.

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