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Lance Lourent played Klumpy the Mustang for two years.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
No more horsing around for Lakewood Ranch seniors

High school seniors prepare to get serious after graduation while pursuing new careers.

  • East County
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Laraine Batista serves students at multiple schools in Manatee County. Although her day is supposed to end at 3 p.m., she said she tries to finish up her tasks so she can start fresh the next day at the next school.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch's classy “Maestra"

Retiring migrant family liaison changed students' lives for 23 years.

  • East County
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John Brocki, CDD supervisor, said he fishes in the pond behind his home in Waterlefe frequently, and has seen strangers come into his back yard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 25, 2016
Trespassing a reel problem

Waterlefe CDD hopes to ward off non-resident fishermen with no trespassing signs.

  • East County
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Superintendent Diana Greene accepts flowers from her husband, James, after the Manatee County School Board approved her 4-year contract.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Superintendent Diana Greene "locked in" for four years

The board voted unanimously to approve Greene's contract.

  • East County
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County School Board votes to remove impact fee caveat

The vote was unanimous.

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More than 100 East County residents wore red T-shirts to symbolize their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2016
Tara bridge hot topic

Residents voice opinions over project

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2016
Sarasota Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since late 2003.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores Measurement Olympics in action

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota EDC President and CEO Mark Huey championed an economic incentive gran to bring a national headquarters to the region.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 24, 2016
County rejects $1 million economic development grant

Multiple businesses argued against incentives proposal, which was designed to bring a national roofing firm’s corporate headquarters to the region.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 24, 2016
Coast Guard refuses Longboat bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges.

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Back row: Detective Patty Hetrick and Deputy Donnie Olmstead Front row: Sergeant David Byington, Detective Jason Carey, Lieutenant Andy Ramdath, Major BJ Dixon and Deputy Sandy Keller. Photo courtesy BJ Dixon.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support

Five bikers rode in the Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

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Rylee Roads reads the amount of water she squeezed from a sponge.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores olympians measure up

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 24, 2016
Save Our Seabirds welcomes Sarasota Culture Collective

The Sarasota Culture Collective took flight with its end of season party May 23, at Save Our Seabirds.

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Longboat Key Police Officer Wendy McGinnis staked out a south island condo complex to catch alleged package thieves.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 24, 2016
More charges pending against alleged package thieves

Longboat Key detectives continue investigating the couple allegedly involved with dozens of package thefts on the Key.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 24, 2016
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 50 years

More than 225 residents, staff members and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of Plymouth Harbor May 23.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 23, 2016
UPDATE: Cleaning chemicals cause Planned Parenthood evacuation

After the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Avenue was locked down this morning, officials say workers should be able to return to the building this afternoon.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2016
Insanely fun run a success

Hundreds run in inflatable obstacle course.

  • East County
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Dominic Medico, Jovana Cristiani and Madisyn Alberry
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 21, 2016
Booker High prom blossoms with "A Garden of Lights"

Booker High School students attend prom at Michael's On East Saturday, May 21.

  • Sarasota
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Molly the Norfolk terrier and Phryne the great dane play together.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 21, 2016
Pups play at doggie day

Southwest Florida Great Dane Rescue holds educational day for dog owners.

  • East County
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Quinn Campbell receives his diploma from Principal Steve Christie.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney graduates class of 2016

More than 100 students graduated from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School during Friday, May 20 commencement ceremony.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 20, 2016
Arts center showcases teacher talent

Eleven art teachers from Sarasota County Public Schools showed off their talent at the ‘After Hours’ exhibition opening May 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 20, 2016
County to consider $500,000 in Longboat grants

The West Coast Inland Navigation District is slated to provide the town of Longboat Key nearly $500,000 in funding for waterway projects.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 20, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Doggie Fun Day

Southwest Florida Great Dane Rescue hosts free event for dogs and humans.

  • East County
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Victoria Oliveira and Emily Salambash race during the field day.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 20, 2016
Tara Elementary School students play out testing stress

The school’s Parent Teacher Organization hosted a field day Friday, May 20.

  • East County
  • Schools
Graduates performed songs including "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2016
First Presbyterian graduates prepare to soar

First Presbyterian Preschool graduates 27 students from pre-kindergarten.

  • Sarasota
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Ricky Perrone captured this photo of two ospreys sitting on their channel marker nest outside of Jim Neville Marine Preserve.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 19

Ricky Perrone captured this photo of two ospreys sitting on their channel marker nest outside of Jim Neville Marine Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 19

Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Harrison captured this sunset shot from Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 19

Donna Harrison captured this sunset shot from Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 20, 2016
Town staff navigate disaster drill

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock led department heads through a hurricane exercise at Sarasota County’s emergency operations center today.

  • Longboat Key
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Catcher Maddie Biggs and pitcher Kailey Christian helped Lakewood Ranch capture the Academic Team Championship for softball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch wins sixth-consecutive FHSAA Academic Team Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaylynn Garber, Allie Garber and Kelly Sportsman build a castle.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 19, 2016
Bashaw Elementary goes full STEAM ahead

Students explored science, art and engineering themed activites.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sutter Roofing was founded in 1902, and opened a Florida operation in 1979. It’s now one of the largest commercial roofers in the state. Company president Doug Sutter is on the right.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2016
Local firms protest economic development grant

‘Project Mulligan’ could provide more than $1 million for a national roofing company.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors are building new outside lanes for University Parkway between Market Street and Cooper Creek Boulevard. Some time over the summer, traffic will shift to those lanes as construction crews build new inside lanes on University Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2016
Project completion still set in concrete

I-75-University Parkway project running on time and budget.

  • East County
  • News
Each fallen law enforcement representative has a plaque at the Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the courthouse.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 19, 2016
Community honors fallen law enforcement officers

Manatee County Courthouse hosts annual service.

  • East County
  • News
In addition to XAC Developers, partners on the DeMarcay project include Voller Construction, Jones Development Company, Parker Walter Group and JKL Design Group.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2016
DeMarcay developer shares construction plans

After a judge ruled against residents attempting to block the project, the developer of the high-rise DeMarcay project on Palm Avenue will begin construction in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach Tina Hadley guided the Mustangs to the Class 7A state championship this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
LRHS receives FHSAA sanctions

Sanctions handed down as a result of self-reported violations related to girls basketball.

  • East County
  • Sports
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