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Kimberly Cullen cheers on students at Sarasota High School as they pick up their caps and gowns.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Teachers find ways to connect with seniors during final weeks

Teachers in the Sarasota County Schools district reflect on the final weeks with the 2020 senior class.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mitsi Corcoran
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Manatee County has announced meeting schedule changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2020
Manatee County announces meeting schedule changes

Manatee County commissioners' summer schedules have been altered.

  • East County
  • News
Remy DeVictor. Photo courtesy of Susan DeVictor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2020
Despite COVID-19, pandemic birthday party in Lakewood Ranch goes on

Despite COVID-19 pandemic birthday party in Lakewood Ranch goes on

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota residents returned to Siesta Key Beach on Monday after the county reopened the public properties. Lido Beach in the city of Sarasota remains closed. Photo by Harry Sayer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota officials prepare strategies for reopening

What does a reopened Sarasota look like while COVID-19 remains a threat? How do officials determine when it's OK lift restrictions?

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Although Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns about the potential for negative effects associated with the dredging, the project team has said it will monitor for and mitigate any issues that may arise. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Big Pass dredge plans move forward

With a contractor selected, the city said work on a Lido Key renourishment project is poised to begin by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has set up portable toilets and hand washing stations in the City Hall parking lot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Governments, agencies coordinate homelessness response

Although some stakeholders offered a positive assessment of ongoing outreach efforts, City Manager Tom Barwin is pushing for more action.

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Restaurants, which have been forced to switch to carry-out and delivery service only while the stay-at-home order has been in effect, will be able to have dine-in service at a limited capacity beginning May 4.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police Chief Pete Cumming (right) presented Detective Eric Smith with the Officer of the Year Award.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 29, 2020
Detective named Longboat's Officer of the Year

Eric Smith has worked in law enforcement for 36 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School District of Manatee County equipped buses with Wi-Fi to send to at least 24 locations throughout the county to assist with e-learning. The Manatee Education Foundation started a relief fund to help with emergency costs.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dustin Dahlquist, principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, looks forward to celebrating the school's seniors' successes at the graduation ceremony July 29. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Bradenton area seniors can commence making plans

Bradenton area seniors grateful for new graduation dates

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2020
Gardens of Ringling Park neighborhood's lion says thanks

Statue frequently decorated for seasonal events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Valerie Demino layers her rainbow cake. Demino has delivered cakes to health care workers, teachers and friends.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Multi-layered generosity in the Bradenton area

Greyhawk Landing resident bakes homemade cakes for people helping with COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
Isabella Juliano earns several awards during the regional Fusion National Dance Competition. She'll dance at the 2020 Fusion Nationals this summer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girl goes from tutu to can-do

Lakewood Ranch dancer flutters to national competition

  • East County
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