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John Frank, digital photography teacher at Braden River High School, creates videos to show examples and expectations for assignments. Communication is key for him and his students. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee County teachers hone online skills

Online learning educational for Manatee County teachers too

  • East County
  • News
Samantha North, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, writes "Happy birthday Nathaniel" as part of a birthday message for Nathaniel Molinar.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Chalk up a surprise in Bradenton area

Gullett Elementary teacher surprises students with birthday message

  • East County
  • News
Unit 601 of La Bellasera was built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,384 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

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The home at 447 Meadow Lake Lane was built in 1997 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,778 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $4.85 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach art grows and changes daily

Bob Dreyfus works on his beach installation daily. But by turtle season, it has to go.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlene Donnelly helped transport the new batch of turtle nest stakes.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Fresh coat

Longboat Key Turtle Watch updates supplies for turtle tracking

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A golfer decided not to play this ball that crept close to the swans. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboat Key swans on track for hatching

Of course, the date isn't exact, but the island could see cygnets soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Anything goes in a dress," said Maryann Mazzaferro.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Longboater urges her neighbors to consider wearing their Sunday best

One Longboat Key resident hopes to start a new tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A car full of donations heads to Our Daily Bread of Bradenton.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
You Observed: Christ Church of Longboat Key makes donation

Paper and canned goods, face masks and other quarantine essentials were delivered.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2020
Foundation, builder launch hospitality relief fund

Accutech Restoration and Remodeling approached the foundation wanting to help.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Yarrr, this boat launchin' ramp be open?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County commissioners decided county owned beaches will open up next week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2020
Manatee County to reopen beaches

Manatee County-owned beaches will open May 4 with some restrictions.

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City officials have expressed a desire to help small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2020
City plots COVID-19 economic assistance program

At next week’s City Commission meeting, officials will discuss dedicating $2.3 million to an initiative that would issue $5,000 grants to local businesses affected by COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will be open April 28 to May 1 in Manatee County. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2020
Manatee County Health Department to host drive-thru COVID-19 test site

Officials say Manatee County residents no longer need a prescription, but appointments are required.

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • April 28, 2020
Julia Goldman

Longboat Key, Florida – It is with great sadness that the family of Julia Goldman announces her passing on April 25, 2020, at the age of 90 years.

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