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Commissioner Mike Moran first proposed the special district.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 6, 2021
Talk turns to millage, other funding sources for county mental health district

Commissioners are considering whether to increase the county's millage rate by one-tenth of a mill to support the Mental Health Care Special District.

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Lakewood Ranch merchants have been advised to secure all outdoor seating items until Elsa passes.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 6, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch merchants urged to take tropical storm Elsa seriously

Those businesses along Main Street at Lakewood Ranch advised to bring in all outdoor seating items.

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    In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2021
Chip Bella Gabrick

Surrounded by his loving family, Chippy, (15 years and 11 months) (formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio) peacefully passed away in his home with his mommy and daddy by his side.

  • East County
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  • Adrian Moore
  • July 6, 2021
Attempt to silence social media clearly unconstitutional

Legislation to control social media flies in the face of Gov. Desantis' and the GOP's free-market values.

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Former Booker High wideout Talik Keaton, a sophomore at Marshall, and other athletes can now promote brands on social media thanks to the NCAA's new Name, Image and Likeness laws, which went into effect July 1. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NCAA laws boost Sarasota-area alumni's potential earnings

The Name, Image and Likeness laws went into effect July 1, and a former Booker High wideout has taken advantage

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Ron Lambert, the director of bands, expresses his gratitude to students and families during a band picnic to honor seniors in the band programs. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 6, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High bands director Ron Lambert will retire in August.

Lakewood Ranch High's longtime director of bands will retire

  • East County
  • Schools
Christal Brown will lead an in-person performance looking at the importance of flesh and its connecting to ourselves and the world around us. Courtesy photo.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 6, 2021
Christal Brown to put on dance production with Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Christal Brown's dance performance draws from her extensive history in the art, and from her passion.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Krepela serves on the board of Fairway Bay III, the Atrium.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key condo owners taking precautions after Surfside collapse

The deadly Surfside collapse has many Longboat Key condo owners looking into what precautions they should take.

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The National Hurricane Center's projected path as of 5 p.m. Monday shows the storm arriving in our area on Tuesday.
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  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2021
With Tropical Storm Elsa approaching, city declares state of emergency

Because of the approaching storm, officials have decided to cancel Tuesday’s City Commission meeting and close city offices for the day.

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A baby turtle that hatched in summer 2020 was held in a bucket overnight so it could go out in the dark and have a better chance against predators. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key's sea turtle protections to change in 2022

The new changes will take effect for next year's sea turtle nesting season.

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The city will not pick up trash, recycling and yard waste on Tuesday. File photo.
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  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2021
City cancels Tuesday trash collection ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

The city has not yet rescheduled trash pickup for those affected by the cancellation.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of impacts from tropical storm Elsa.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2021
Final day to prepare as tropical storm Elsa approaches Manatee and Sarasota counties

Tropical storm Elsa expected to deliver high winds, flooding to Sarasota and Manatee counties beginning Tuesday.

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  • July 5, 2021
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 4, 2021
Thousands flock to Siesta Beach for July 4

Families, tourists and friends gathered along Siesta Key Beach to watch the annual firework show.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota lights up with July 4 parade and fireworks show

The parade and fireworks show took place July 4.

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