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Pat Neal says low interest rates and new virtual strategies will lead to a strong sales year for Neal Communities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody held roundtable discussions with Lakewood Ranch residents in March.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2020
Brain Health Initiative pilot study takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents will receive requests to participate in Brain Health Initiative pilot study.

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, says the district has already spent $1.2 million due to COVID-19 and could spend $4.7 million next school year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves funding for COVID-19 measures

The School Board of Manatee County approves funding for masks, hotspots and Chromebooks

  • East County
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Laura Rowe, Lisa Sheedy, Lisa Andrews and Ashley Dodd, members of Tara Elementary School's cafeteria staff, wear pajamas while distributing meals. Dodd says the theme days give students something to look forward to every day.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2020
Student meals delivered in style in east Bradenton

Tara Elementary cafeteria staff dresses in different themes each day during Summer BreakSpot food program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 9, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was stolen. No, it wasn't.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Government has received $1.3 million in federal funding to assist individuals affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 9, 2020
Manatee County to aid those impacted financially by COVID-19

Federal funding will allow Manatee County to dole out $1.3 million to those impacted by COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
The city plans to reopen a number of parks and recreation facilities over the coming weeks. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2020
City reopens playgrounds, basketball courts

Officials continue to urge residents to follow safety guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 as public amenities reopen.

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The home at 352 W. Royal Flamingo Drive was built in 2006 with four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,899 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 9, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie is one of more than 60 restaurants participating in Savor Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 9, 2020
Visit Sarasota County launches 15th annual Savor Sarasota

This year’s program will include 60 restaurants.

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Kim McAninch
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Artist Kim McAninch is learning how to bring her art to Longboat Key

The artist recently decided to buy a home on the Key and takes inspiration from its coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A sign warns drivers of high water on Saturday afternoon in the Longbeach Village neighborhood of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 8, 2020
Rain, high tide brings minor flooding to Longboat Key

Gulf of Mexico Drive was still drivable, but some of Longboat Key's roads had some flooding over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Piccolo and Lynn Larson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Kiwanis Club returns to in-person meetings

The club didn't meet virtually during the pandemic, but now they're venturing out while taking precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat commissioners cope with limitations of virtual meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission began its virtual meetings in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave Marshall edits his livestream for YouTube.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat Key churches reopen slowly but surely

Centers of worship are slowly coming back with a host of safety regulations in place.

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