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Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 14, 2018
New lines give new use to Longboat tennis courts

Longboat Key Public Works Department painted pickleball lines and purchased portable pickleball nets for a Bayfront Park tennis court.

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Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

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Sarasota's Emma Anderson, who turns 2 in May, flops on a pile of pillows during a session with The Brats Club SRQ. Her mother, Megan, says she loves being able to take Emma to the park before or after the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Finish tower takes on new life after World Rowing Championships

SANCA works to build a business base for its finish tower.

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A birds eye view of a rendering of the new Dr. Mona Jain Middle School.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2018
Call it Dr. Mona Jain Middle School

Manatee county school board unanimously approves the new name.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2018
Club Longboat banks bocce ball tournament

In early March, residents began weekly bocce ball tournaments followed by a cocktail hour.

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Joe Robertson collects signatures on a number of petitions outside of the Supervisor of Elections Office, including the one to switch County Commission seats to single-member.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 13, 2018
Petitioners race to change how the county elects commissioners

If the group can get a few thousand signatures by the end of the week, voters could approve the change in advance of the November 2018 general election.

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An Easter egg hunt will be held March 24. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2018
Easter Bunny, egg hunt coming to Mall at UTC

Easter-related festivities begin March 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2018
Teacher's most coveted award ... support

Braden River Elementary instructor doesn't win Educator of the Year, but she cherishes her nomination.

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No one was injured in the house on Tangelo Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 13, 2018
Driver's medical episode leads to crash into house

SUV ends up in the living room of a house on Tangelo Drive.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota sheriff asks School Board for decision on security plan

A new bill requires all schools to have security presence on campus, via three options. Sheriff Tom Knight is asking the School Board to pick one so he can make it happen.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2018
Early voting off and running in Longboat Key, Sarasota County

Hundreds have already headed to the polls to cast their vote, and more still have returned their mail-in ballots in advance of the March 20 election.

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Last summer, Public Works Project Manager James Linkogle suggested the town use FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 12, 2018
Longboat overhead wires to go underground starting early-fall

The town now seeks contractors and finances for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

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The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for almost a decade.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 12, 2018
Colony plans dump existing units, seek all of Longboat's tourism pool

How the development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort fits within town codes and what happens to the 237 units now standing at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Terry Bradshaw speaks to guests during the open house about his family's plans for the Stoneybrook Golf Club. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2018
Terry Bradshaw promotes Heritage Harbour golf club

Retired quarterback helps share his family's vision for golf course.

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