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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
Lady Mustangs claim county crown

The Lakewood Ranch girls cross country team won its fifth consecutive Manatee County Cross Country Championship Oct. 28.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

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Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

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The workshop will take place in commission chambers at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2014
Commission to hear from community at workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission's annual goals and objectives workshop takes place at 10 a.m. Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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Kyle Scott Battie, Donald Patterson and Joe Barbetta have entered City Commission races, creating a pool of 10 candidates for three seats.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2020
Candidates join City Commission race

Former County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and business executive Donald Patterson have entered the District 2 race. Television host Kyle Scott Battie is running in District 1.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Town adopts 2.1763 millage rate

With this year's increase in the property-tax rate, the town will bring in an extra $954,397. It will use it for pension costs and its 90-day operating fund.

  • Longboat Key
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The New Pass Bridge tender was never notified by a 911 operator that an ambulance was approaching and needed to get off the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Chad Sutton has total control of Cardinal Mooney volleyball less than a year into his tenure.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Wilson Windows and its crew celebrates 50 years of business this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 14, 2019
Wilson Window Glass & Mirror reflects back on 50 years

The Siesta Key institution first opened its doors in 1969.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Mark Fultz Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Lieutenant Mark Fultz retires from Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Fultz was in the fire service for 28 years, 19 of which were with Longboat Key.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2014
Districts seek to shed pricey water systems

Sticker shock from a $43,000 water pipe leak this summer has District 6 officials looking to unload their water system.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

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Matt Devereaux, Lennar's vice president of sales for Southwest Florida, and Sen. Bill Galvano said Lakewood Ranch has become the premier residential housing hub in the Tampa area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater homes

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Beverly Marchese places stickers next to the amenities she thinks are most important for the trail.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 18, 2019
Legacy Trail extension project to be underway by 2020

The project will connect the trail's current terminus at Culverhouse Nature Park to Payne Park in downtown Sarasota.

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  • News
Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2021
Rower lands Olympic berth at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Kara Kohler grabs the first U.S. Olympic Rowing Team berth in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Truman Adams has painted a large mural of a child blowing bubbles at Forty Carrots Family Center.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 9, 2021
Childcare murals focus on first 1,000 days

The early development community initiative has commissioned murals in Sarasota and North Port.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
News Briefs

Manatee County library system honored; Sarasota gets public feedback on 2050 plan

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Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

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Tim Jaeger, Laura Avery and Mark Ormond lead Ringling College's gallery programming. They say the Selby Gallery, which will be demolished in December to make room for a new arts center, has been a focal point of many students’ experiences.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Last Picture Show: Selby Gallery closes its doors

After serving as the Ringling College of Art and Design’s artistic hub for more than 30 years, the Selby Gallery will close in December to make room for a new visual arts center.

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