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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 26, 2018
Longboat needs to light intersections on GMD only, FDOT says

A study performed by FDOT found that Longboat Key must light its intersections with traffic signals and midblock crosswalks.

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Manatee County's Tourist Development Council suggested using tourism dollars to fund the purchase of Premier Sports Campus in December. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2018
Manatee County seeks Tourist Development Council members

Three positions are available on the Manatee County Tourist Development Council, a citizens' advisory committee.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Aqua Kids search Sarasota Bay

With dipping nets in hand, campers took to the water to learn about marine life.

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Stakes from seven nests were dislodged and a new, unmarked nest was damaged. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Turtle nests damaged on Siesta Key

On June 22, Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol submitted a report to FWC after finding small vehicle tracks over eight nests.

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Pattigeorge’s closed in 2016 after 43 years as an iconic island eatery. Â
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2018
Demolition of Pattigeorge's delayed until Wednesday on Longboat Key

Two-week job will clear the way for The Buccaneer, an homage to a popular island spot.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 26, 2018
Norlen Gaile Asbury Holliday

Norlen Gail Asbury Holliday passed away December 29, 2017 and her obituary tribute is being published in the Observer Media Group, Longboat and Sarasota Siesta Key editions.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Jenny Craig

As a female business owner, Jenny Craig knows she has more opportunity here than she might in other countries.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Katy Cartlidge

Student activist, 18

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bernie Ehrlich

Veteran and former Truman speechwriter, 91.

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  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Charlotte Latham

Teacher, 58.

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  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Richard Kersey

Rancher, 77.

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  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Lee Whitehurst

Fire chief, 54.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Ricardo Graziano

Ballet dancer, 31.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Barbara Schwartz

Former protester and Nixon staffer, 68.

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