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  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 1, 2021
Siesta Key Beach drops in ratings

After taking the No. 1 spot in 2020, Siesta Beach dropped to No. 17 in TripAdvisor's annual ratings.

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Barb Torrence
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2021
Longboat Key readers dive into historical fiction

Across the board, these Longboat Library volunteers recommend fictional takes on various periods in history.

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Environmental advocates suggested a project to improve the town's Quick Point Nature Preserve.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 1, 2021
Environmental advocates urge town to consider projects

The town of Longboat Key must decide on either paying $188,382 or implementing an environmental project worth at least $281,073.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 1, 2021
School District of Manatee County celebrates Champions of Education

The School District of Manatee County kicks off a two-week celebration to show appreciation for its more than 6,000 employees.

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Father Dave Marshall
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2021
Another man's treasure

All Angels used art sale was a success in February.

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Yuri Marques and cast in George Balanchine’s "Donizetti Variations." Photo courtesy of Frank Atura
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • March 1, 2021
Sarasota Ballet program leaves an unforgettable impression

Digital Program 5 featured choreographic sensations George Balanchine’s "Donizetti Variations" and Ricardo Graziano’s "Amorosa."

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Elan España will be juggling diabolos for the crowd. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 28, 2021
Live circus performances "Prevail!"

Circus arts Conservatory highlights nationwide talent for benefit show.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2021
Collin Morikawa wins the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Morikawa becomes the second player to win a major and a WGC event before turning 25.

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The home at 233 Seagull Lane on Bird Key was built in 2007. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,754 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2021
Home on Bird Key sells for $6.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 15-19.

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The home at 1452 Hillview Drive was built in 1997. It has five bedrooms, five-and-three-half baths, a pool and 6,728 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $13.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 15-19.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2021
Pressure builds as WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession enters final round

Colin Morikawa holds a two-stroke lead heading into Sunday.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 26, 2021
Tight leaderboard after round two of the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Brooks Koepka holds a one-stroke lead over a group of three golfers heading into Saturday.

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"Safe House" provides an immersive experience. The choices are up to the audience. (Photo by Jack Cooper)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 26, 2021
Welcome to the Machine

The dystopian future isn’t written in Brendan Ragan’s interactive 'Safe House' at Urbanite Theatre.

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The Longboat Key Police Department’s bike registration program is free and is aimed at deterring bicycle theft on the island.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 26, 2021
Longboat Key police encourage people to register their bikes

The program is free and helps deter bicycle theft on the island.

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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's attorney responds to legal complaint

Attorney George Levesque's response calls Michael Barfield's complaint against Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh "ridiculous and false."

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