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Out-of-Door Academy' s valedictorian Caitlin Camire is set for graduation.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 31, 2017
ODA valedictorian leads class into graduation in Lakewood Ranch

Hard work was key to senior's rise at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
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Dr. John Yee, the medical director of Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, has led his center to a national award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns a feel-good award

Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine honored for its clinical outcomes, patience satisfaction.

  • East County
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About a third of Longboat Key' s population lives in Manatee County.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat begins looking at one-county possibilities

Town examines what's involved in erasing county border across the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Isaac Brownman will be Longboat Key' s next public works director.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key has a new public works director

Isaac Brownman currently serves as Sarasota County's public works director and county engineer.

  • Longboat Key
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YPG board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

  • Black Tie
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 31, 2017
'Don't kid yourselves,' disaster expert tells Longboat residents

Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker delivers his proposed budget May 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2017
Manatee County budget on the incline

Administrator calls revenue increases an opportunity to 'set priorities.'

  • East County
  • News
Mote held an invitation-only ribbon cutting for its new facility on May 25.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 30, 2017
Mote cuts ribbon on new Summerland Key facility

The building will be used for coral reef restoration and research.

  • Longboat Key
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The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman' s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

  • Sarasota
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The closed gas station on the north end is under contract of sale.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 30, 2017
Sale contract pending for Longboat gas station site

Resident group LBK North had hoped to relocate a historic cottage to the location.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch' s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

  • East County
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Bugler John Veenstra plays "Taps" on Sunday at the end of a ceremony to dedicate a Blue Star Memorial Marker at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Blue Star Memorial dedicated in Lakewood Ranch

Memorial at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall honors those who have served their country.

  • East County
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The Memorial Day parade marches down Main Street each year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2017
City announces street closures for Memorial Day parade

The city's Memorial Day parade will conclude with a ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

  • Sarasota
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Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million utilities project next year.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 26, 2017
Longboat's underground utilities project ahead of schedule

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

  • Longboat Key
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Braden River elementary and middle schools were locked down on Thursday morning.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 25, 2017
UPDATE: Miscommunication caused lockdown of Lakewood Ranch area schools

Braden River Middle School had an unexpected lockdown this morning due to a Civil War rifle replica on campus.

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