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By Jay Heater
January 30, 2023

Growing Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance names new board chair

Erik Hanson says that the growth of the LWRBA and affordable housing are two priorities for the board in 2023.

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Business

By Jay Heater
January 28, 2023

Fire destroys Sarasota Polo Club's clubhouse

The building was empty at 1 a.m. Saturday when the fire was reported. No cause for the fire has been determined.

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News

By Ian Swaby
January 26, 2023

Lakewood Ranch veterinary hospital undergoes expansion

Dr. Wendy Ellis says the 11,790-square-foot expansion serves a need in the area by bringing together different area specialists.

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Business

By Ian Swaby
January 26, 2023

Manatee County will provide attendants for its busy parks

Having attendants on site will allow the county to respond quicker to the residents' issues.

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By Ian Swaby
January 26, 2023

Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

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By Ian Swaby
January 25, 2023

Plans advance for recreational trail though Manatee County

The proposed trail will connect Manatee County to both Sarasota and Hillsborough trails.

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By Liz Ramos
January 24, 2023

SCF Manatee-Sarasota grows nursing program

State College of Florida will be able to accept 350 students into its programs as a result of $1.1 million raised through community partnerships and matched by the state legislature.

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Schools

By Eric Garwood
January 19, 2023

Sarasota Congressman recovering after 25-foot fall

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube is recovering after a night in the intensive care unit.

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News

By Ian Swaby
January 19, 2023

Environmental lands purchase moves forward in East County

The Manatee County committee has identified tracts of environmentally significant land along Manatee River and near Myakka City to purchase with funds approved by voters.

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By Ian Swaby
January 19, 2023

Race village proposed for SR 64 development near racetracks

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has tweaked its plan to attract racetrack-friendly homeowners to Taylor Ranch.

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By Ian Swaby
January 18, 2023

Commissioner Kruse's crash scene statements ruled inadmissible

A circuit court judge agreed with Commissioner George Kruse's attorney that statements recorded by an officer's body cam would violate Kruse's right against self-incrimination in his upcoming DUI trial.