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Teacher Teyia Brown of St. Petersburg is excited to get started at Discovery Point.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2020
Discovery Point Child Development Center franchise opens in Bradenton

New York couple moves to East County to open a Discovery Point franchise in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Davis of the Lakewood Ranch Elks and Maribeth Phillips of Meals on Wheels Plus were thrilled with the turnout for the Shoebox Collection.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Elks help Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee deliver successful Shoebox Collection.

Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee collects stuffed shoeboxes to deliver to seniors during the holidays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A reenactment from "Alabama Snake." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2020
Binge Blog: What if I told you I don't even know the truth?

"Alabama Snake" is this week's selection.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 10, 2020
Selby Gardens previews 2020 Lights in Bloom

Selby VIP guests received a look at the annual lights show ahead of its Dec. 12 opening.

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  • Neighbors
Commissioner George Kruse raised the motion to reconsider a Nov. 19 motion to give administrator Cheri Coryea at least a 15-day notice to deliberate the status of her contract.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 10, 2020
Manatee County administrator to keep job after commission reconsiders

Manatee County commissioners vote to reconsider prior motion regarding administrator Cheri Coryea's contract

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Legacy Golf Club part-owner John Whittemore plans to build 48 multi-family condo units on his golf course.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 10, 2020
Plans for Legacy Golf Club homes approved by Manatee County commissioners

Legacy Golf Club to build 48 homes after Manatee County approves the plan.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 10, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church resumes concerts

The Dec. 6 concert featured Dave Morgan and Friends.

  • Longboat Key
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The only stork that breeds in North America, Wood storks almost
  • By Miri Hardy
  • December 10, 2020
Bird of the week: wood stork

The species can eat up to 400 pounds during a typical breeding season.

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  • Neighbors
Following a state directive that requires struggling remote learnings to return to brick-and-mortar, more students are expected to return to the classroom for second semester. Photo courtesy Sarasota Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2020
Changes coming to schools in new semester

Following a state directive, struggling remote students will be asked to return to in-person classes.

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    In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Lillian Janice Howle

Lillian Janice Howle, fondly known as “Miss Janice”, 91, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on Monday, November 30, 2020.

  • Sarasota
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  • December 10, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: December 10

MaryAnn Parks captured this parakeet having a snack near her home in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 10

Curtis Bean captured this sunrise over downtown Sarasota from Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2020
East County weather page photo: December 10

Bruce Silverman captured this sunset over Lakewood Ranch.

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Many residents fear the hotel and garage, located along Stickney Point Road, would exacerbate traffic going to and from south Siesta Key.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2020
Hotel workshop draws complaints over density, traffic

Gary Kompothecras is proposing a 120-bed hotel and a five story garage along Old Stickney Point Road.

  • Siesta Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Carl P. Friedman

Carl Friedman, 78, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Stamford, CT, devoted husband, beloved father and adoring grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 after a short but mighty battle with glioblastoma. 

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At least 60 community members of all faiths joined in a clean-up of the island on April 18, celebrating the anniversary of Paul Revere's famed ride. Volunteers collected approximately 140 pounds of trash before coming back together for a breakfast and morning service hosted by Temple Beth Israel.
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