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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center recognized for quality services

The hospital has earned The Joint Commission's stamp of approval for treating stroke patients.

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Hurricane Matthew is churning through the Caribbean Sea.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2016
UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew targets Florida

The forecast for the tropical system has nudged northwest, moving its path over the venter of Florida.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2016
Joe Biden slams Donald Trump in Sarasota stop

Vice President Joe Biden campaigned for Hillary Clinton in north Sarasota Monday.

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The meeting will be held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2016
Sales tax presentation comes to Lakewood Ranch

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will host the first of a series of sales tax referendum presentations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 3, 2016
State nears decision on Big Pass dredge

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has accepted the Army Corps’ application to dredge Big Pass in order to renourish south Lido Key.

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The county has lifted the no-swim advisory for Longboat Key beach and Siesta Beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2016
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at all beaches

Florida Department of Health Officials on Sarasota County have lifted the remaining warnings from Turtle Beach and Nokomis Beach.

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The new building, a project that began in June, will be occupied in November.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2016
Bashaw Elementary improvements reach new stage

A $14.7 million upgrade has administrators and teachers excited about the future.

  • East County
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Sarasota County is considering the purchase of two beachfront lots on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2016
County to consider new Siesta Key parkland

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider whether to negotiate for the purchase of two lots on Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
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Former Longboat Key mayor and town commissioner, Ron Johnson, died on June 27 at the age of 84.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 2, 2016
Ron Johnson remembered for dedication to commmunity

A celebration of the former Longboat Key mayor took place Oct. 2, at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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Elks' Tonya and Jerry Ditty enjoy the tournament they organized. Tonya made the pulled pork and baked beans for the dinner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Elks put together big score for charity

Benefit golf tournament raised more than $7,000 for club's charities.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2016
Premier Sports Campus launches film series

The first 'Movies on the Green' featured 'The Sandlot.'

  • East County
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Dr. Monica Bedi hopes to build a medical spa next to the Tahiti Park neighborhood, but neighbors opposed the same project three years ago.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 30, 2016
North Trail property’s fate hangs on City Commission decision

Dr. Monica Bedi hopes to build a three-story medical resort next to the Tahiti Park neighborhood.

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Vice President Joe Biden is making a campaign stop in Sarasota next week.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2016
UPDATE: Joe Biden to stump for Clinton in Sarasota

Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the R.L. Taylor Community Complex in north Sarasota Monday.

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At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005. Another is on the way.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

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  • Berkley Mason
  • September 30, 2016
Impaired drivers target of traffic operation

Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend.

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