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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earned an "A" rating in one of the nation's most prominent evaluation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 25, 2018
Healthy "A" rating for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Local hospital among 750 in the nation to earn the highest safety rating.

  • East County
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Bob Haskin plays pickleball in Lakewood Ranch. He wants to see a new tournament-caliber facility at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2018
Manatee County considers major pickleball complex in Lakewood Ranch

Premier Sports Campus could be site of 36-court facility.

  • East County
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Dr. Elizabeth Callahan is offering free cancer screenings at SkinSmart in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 25, 2018
Time to be SkinSmart in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 25, 2018
Longboat sewers leak from the outside in

Water leaking into the Longboat Key’s sewer system is part of the reason for the difference between what customers produce and the overall total.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2018
Booker High teacher arrested for possession of child pornography, district says

The teacher has been a district employee since Feb. 28, and has been placed on administrative leave with no contact with students.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2018
Women's 18-Hole Golf Association swings into summer

Members gathered for a final round of golf and lunch on April 24.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2018
Miami man charged with three felonies in Lido Beach fight, shooting

No injuries reported in 7 p.m. fight, police say.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat considers issuing on-the-spot code citations

Code enforcement officers may have the authority to fine individuals for breaking town codes related to turtle preservation, construction and short-term rental violations.

  • Longboat Key
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Jordan Leschert took his hat out of the running to represent Siesta Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 23, 2018
Candidate withdraws from race for Sarasota County Commission

Three candidates are still running for the chance to represent Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2018
FDOT recommends 65-foot span to replace Cortez drawbridge

Design work set to begin in 2019, but construction funding not yet set aside.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota County Schools is investigating the incident and could take disciplinary action.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 23, 2018
Sarasota County Schools responds to racist 'promposal' from Riverview student

In response to the racist message, Sarasota County Schools made counselors available on Riverview's campus, and will be organizing a forum to discuss racism in the district.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2018
Longboat Police seek help in identifying robbery suspect

Investigators say couple was targeted as "affluent" and followed to condo.

  • Longboat Key
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Eastbound lanes will remain open as construction takes place on the westbound portion of the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2018
City closes segment of Tenth Street for construction

A project designed to improve the city’s environmental infrastructure will close a portion of 10th Street to traffic until the fall.

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Jamie Rusnak of the Parrish YMCA and Stacey McKee of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA enjoy a walk on a trail that winds through the woods.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2018
'A little piece of heaven' in Lakewood Ranch

Visitors say SMR knocked it out of the park with its design.

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